Cookies Policy

Effective Date: October 18, 2025

M/s. Hector Tecnologioes, operating as EduConnectBD (accessible at educonnectbd.com), uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website, provide personalized services, and analyze usage. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described below.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They store information about your browsing activities, such as preferences or session data, to improve functionality and user experience. Other technologies, such as pixel tags or web beacons, may also be used for similar purposes.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on educonnectbd.com:

Essential Cookies

Purpose: Necessary for the website to function properly, such as enabling navigation, accessing secure areas, or maintaining user sessions.
Example: Cookies that remember your form inputs during a consultation request.
Retention: Typically deleted when you close your browser (session cookies).

Functional Cookies

Purpose: Enhance user experience by remembering your preferences, such as language settings or previously viewed content.
Example: Cookies that save your preferred study destination country.
Retention: May persist for a set period (e.g., weeks or months).

Analytical Cookies

Purpose: Help us understand how users interact with our website by collecting anonymized data on page visits, time spent, and traffic sources.
Example: Cookies used by analytics tools like Google Analytics to track website performance.
Retention: Varies, typically up to 2 years.

Marketing Cookies

Purpose: Used to deliver relevant advertisements or track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, often set by third-party partners.
Example: Cookies that show you ads for study abroad programs based on your browsing history.
Retention: Varies, typically up to 1 year.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

Ensure the website operates smoothly and securely.
Personalize your experience, such as tailoring content to your preferred study destinations (e.g., USA, UK, Canada).
Analyze website usage to improve functionality, content, and services.
Support marketing efforts, such as displaying relevant promotions for our student recruiting services (with your consent, where required).

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use, such as:

Analytics Providers: Tools like Google Analytics to track website performance.
Advertising Partners: Platforms that deliver targeted ads for study abroad programs.
Social Media Plugins: Buttons for sharing content on platforms like Facebook or LinkedIn.

These third parties may place cookies on your device, subject to their own privacy policies. We do not control these cookies but ensure our partners adhere to data protection standards.

5. Your Choices Regarding Cookies

You can manage cookies through:

Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.
Cookie Consent Pop-Up: On your first visit, you may see a banner allowing you to accept or customize cookie preferences.
Opt-Out Tools: For analytics or marketing cookies, you can opt out via third-party provider settings (e.g., Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on).

Instructions for managing cookies are available in your browser’s help section (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari).

6. Data Protection and Cookies

Cookies that collect personal information are handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We take reasonable measures to secure cookie data, but no online system is completely immune to risks. Please contact us if you suspect unauthorized use of your data.

7. Updates to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review it periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

M/s. Hector Tecnologioes
Address: Ka-01, Tanpara, Khilkhet, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Postal Code: 1229
Email: info@educonnectbd.com

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 7 business days.