Global Professional Consulting, Inc.
Last Updated: April 16, 2026

1. Who We Are

Global Professional Consulting, Inc. (“GPC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a consulting and educational services company registered in the United States. Our website is located at globalconsultingedu.com. For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at: [email protected].

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal information:

a) Information you provide directly:

  • Full name, email address, phone number (registration, service requests, contact forms)
  • Copies of government-issued ID (passport, national ID)
  • Academic documents: diplomas, transcripts, certificates, and their translations
  • Professional background information provided during consultations (CV, credentials)
  • Payment information (processed securely through our payment provider — we do not store card data)
  • Communications with our team (emails, messages, support requests)

b) Information collected automatically:

  • IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs
  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, clicks (via analytics tools)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5)

c) Information from third parties:

  • Confirmation of payment status from our payment processor (Stripe)
  • Course activity and progress data from our learning management system (LMS)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Deliver the services you have purchased or requested (courses, consultations, credential evaluation assistance, translations)
  • Submit your documents to third-party organizations on your behalf (e.g., credential evaluation agencies, licensing bodies) — only with your authorization
  • Process payments and send payment confirmations and receipts
  • Communicate with you about your enrollment, schedule, and service updates
  • Send newsletters and promotional materials (only if you have opted in; you may unsubscribe at any time)
  • Improve our website and services through analytics
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce this Privacy Policy and our Terms & Conditions

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

a) Service providers: We work with trusted third-party providers who process data on our behalf, including:

    • Payment processing: Stripe, Inc. (payments) — stripe.com/privacy
    • Learning management system: Teachable — for course access and progress tracking
    • Email communications: MailChimp — for transactional and marketing emails
    • Analytics: Google Analytics, PostHog — for website usage analysis

    b) Third-party organizations (with your authorization): When you order credential evaluation, licensing assistance, or apostille services, we transmit your documents to the relevant organizations (e.g., ERES, CGFNS, ECFMG, government bodies). This transfer is done strictly for the purpose of delivering your requested service.

    c) Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government authority, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of GPC, our users, or others.

    5. Cookies

    We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

    • Essential cookies: Required for the site to function (login sessions, shopping cart, security tokens). Cannot be disabled.
    • Functional cookies: Remember your preferences (language, display settings). Last up to 1 year.
    • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., Google Analytics). These may track your browsing behavior in an anonymized form.
    • Marketing cookies: Used to show relevant promotional content. Only active if you consent.

    You can manage or disable non-essential cookies through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool (if displayed on the site). Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

    6. Sensitive Documents and Data

    In the course of providing credential evaluation, licensing, translation, and admission services, we may receive and process sensitive personal documents, including passport copies, diplomas, medical or educational records, and financial documents. We treat these with the highest level of care:

    • Documents are used solely for the purpose you provided them
    • Access is limited to GPC staff and authorized service providers directly involved in your case
    • Documents are not retained longer than necessary for service delivery and legal compliance (see Section 7)
    • Transfers to third-party organizations occur only with your explicit authorization

    7. Your Rights

    You have the right to:

    • Access the personal data we hold about you
    • Correct inaccurate or outdated information
    • Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention obligations)
    • Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
    • Request a copy of your data in a portable format

    To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe. Note that certain data cannot be deleted if we are legally required to retain it (e.g., payment records).

    8. Children’s Privacy

    Our services are intended for individuals aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 13 years of age. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will take prompt steps to delete it.

    9. Data Security

    We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. Payment data is processed through Stripe using industry-standard SSL/TLS encryption; we do not store card numbers on our servers. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

    In the event of a data breach that may affect your rights or freedoms, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by applicable law.

    10. International Data Transfers

    Some of our service providers may be located in countries other than your own. By using our services, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries. We take steps to ensure that such transfers are made in compliance with applicable data protection requirements.

    11. Embedded Content and Third-Party Links

    Our website may include embedded content (videos, forms, widgets) from third-party services. This content behaves as if you have visited the third party’s own website and may collect data about you independently. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

    12. Changes to This Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. For significant changes, we will notify you by email or through a notice on our website.

    13. Contact Information

    Company: Global Professional Consulting, Inc. (GPC)
    Address: 545 8th Ave, 18 floor, STE 1810, New York, NY 10018, USA
    Phone: +1 (212) 581-0212 / +1 (212) 581-0213
    Email: [email protected]