Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

This Privacy Policy explains what information this website collects, how we use it, and the choices you have. This site is an independent educational guide to the Harvard International Review (HIR) Academic Writing Contest and is not affiliated with Harvard International Review or Harvard University.

Information we collect

We collect only what we need to answer your questions and improve this guide:

• Information you give us. When you contact us—for example by messaging us on WhatsApp—we receive the contact details and message content you choose to share.
• Usage data. Like most websites, we collect basic, aggregated analytics such as pages viewed, approximate region, browser type, and referring source. This data is not used to identify you personally.

How we use information

We use the information to respond to your enquiries, provide the coaching services you request, maintain and improve the website, and keep the guide accurate. We do not sell your personal information.

Cookies and analytics

We may use cookies and third-party analytics to understand how the site is used. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling them will not prevent you from reading the guide.

Third parties

We rely on service providers such as our hosting and messaging platforms (for example, WhatsApp) to operate the site and communicate with you. These providers process data under their own privacy terms. We share information with them only as needed to provide our service.

Students and parents

This guide is read by students, many of whom are minors. We do not knowingly collect more personal information than necessary to respond to an enquiry. We encourage students under 18 to involve a parent or guardian when contacting us or enrolling in coaching.

Data retention

We keep contact records only as long as needed to provide our services and meet legal obligations, then delete or anonymise them.

Your choices

You may ask us to access, correct, or delete the personal information you have shared with us. To make a request, contact us through the channels on our contact page.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by the “last updated” date above.