Privacy Policy
Uplift is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information in a transparent and responsible manner.
This Privacy Policy explains how Uplift Education (Pvt) Ltd ("Uplift", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, stores, and discloses personal information when you use our website and platform.
By using Uplift, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Who We Are
Uplift is an independent education comparison and discovery platform operated by Uplift Education (Pvt) Ltd, a company registered in Sri Lanka.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Information You Provide
- Name and contact details (such as email address or phone number)
- Education background and study preferences
- Enquiries or messages submitted through the platform
- Any other information you choose to provide
Information Collected Automatically
- Device and browser information
- IP address and general location data
- Pages visited and interactions with the website
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
- Provide and improve the Uplift platform
- Respond to enquiries and support requests
- Help users explore and compare education options
- Share enquiries with relevant education institutions when requested by the user
- Monitor and improve platform performance and user experience
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
Where a user submits an enquiry or application, personal information may be shared with the relevant education provider for referral and follow-up purposes.
Sharing Information with Education Providers
When you choose to contact or enquire about a programme or institution through Uplift:
- Your information may be shared with the relevant education provider
- Information is shared only for the purpose of responding to your enquiry
- Each provider handles your information according to their own privacy policies
Uplift is not responsible for how third-party institutions manage your data once shared.
Sponsored and Featured Content
Some institutions may appear on Uplift through sponsored or featured placements.
Sponsorship does not give institutions access to user data unless a user explicitly submits an enquiry or request.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Uplift uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website functionality
- Understand how users interact with the platform
- Analyse traffic and usage patterns
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Data Storage and Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from unauthorised access, misuse, loss, or disclosure.
While we strive to protect your data, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Provide platform services
- Meet legal and regulatory obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce policies
Information that is no longer required is securely deleted or anonymised.
Your Rights
You may have the right to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements
Requests can be made by contacting us using the details below.
Third-Party Links
Uplift may contain links to third-party websites operated by education providers or partners.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. Users should review third-party privacy policies separately.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be published on this page. Continued use of the platform after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Sri Lanka.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy, please contact: