Last updated: April 2026. This policy explains how Gill Academic Consulting collects, uses, and protects your personal information.
Gill Academic Consulting is operated by Dr. Gagan Gill, PhD, an independent academic consulting practice based in Ontario, Canada. We are the data controller for all personal information collected through this website and our consulting services.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at info@drgilladmissions.com.
We collect information you provide directly to us, as well as limited technical information collected automatically when you use our website.
Information you provide:
Information collected automatically:
We do not use Google Analytics or any third-party advertising or tracking tools. We do not place advertising cookies or track users across websites.
We use the information we collect for the following purposes only:
We do not use your information for marketing to third parties, and we do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information under any circumstances.
We use a limited number of trusted third-party platforms to operate our website and deliver our services. Each is listed below with a description of how your data may interact with them.
| Service | Purpose | Data Involved | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netlify | Website hosting and form submissions | Intake form submissions including name, email, and academic details. Basic server logs. | netlify.com/privacy |
| Calendly | Consultation booking and scheduling | Name, email address, and appointment details when you book a session. | calendly.com/privacy |
| Google Fonts | Website typography | Your IP address may be sent to Google servers to load font files. No personal data is stored by us through this service. | policies.google.com/privacy |
We do not use any advertising platforms, social media trackers, or analytics services beyond what is listed above.
Your personal information is stored through the platforms listed above (Netlify and Calendly) as well as in secure email communications. We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss.
No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we work to protect your personal information using industry-standard practices, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to deliver our services and meet our legal obligations. Client records related to consulting engagements may be retained for up to three years after the engagement concludes for record-keeping purposes.
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@drgilladmissions.com. We will respond to all requests within 30 days.
Our website uses minimal cookies necessary for basic site functionality. We do not use advertising cookies, tracking cookies, or any third-party behavioral analytics cookies. The Calendly booking widget embedded on our site may set its own cookies in accordance with Calendly's privacy policy.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Calendly booking widget on our site.
Our services are intended for individuals who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately at info@drgilladmissions.com and we will take steps to delete it.
Gill Academic Consulting is based in Ontario, Canada and operates in compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation. We collect, use, and disclose personal information only for purposes that a reasonable person would consider appropriate in the circumstances.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our website or services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at:
Gill Academic Consulting
Dr. Gagan Gill, PhD
Email: info@drgilladmissions.com
Website: drgilladmissions.com
Ontario, Canada