Privacy Policy Effective

Date: March 1, 2025

Welcome to The Visa Depot (https://thevisadepot.com/). We are committed to protecting your personal information and maintaining your trust, whether you’re located in Canada, India, Bangladesh, Turkey, or Pakistan. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws in each region.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of data:

· Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, nationality, passport number, educational and employment history, immigration goals, and identity documents.

· Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, language preference, operating system, and site usage data.

· Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to improve website performance, personalize content, and analyze user behavior.

2. How We Use Your Data

Your information may be used to:

· Provide immigration services and respond to your inquiries

· Assess eligibility for immigration or visa programs

· Process applications and schedule consultations

· Improve our website and user experience

· Send service updates or promotional emails (with your consent)

· Fulfill legal obligations in your jurisdiction

3. Legal Basis for Data Processing

We process data under the following legal frameworks:

· Canada (PIPEDA) – Express/implied consent; legal obligation

· India (Draft PDPB) & Pakistan (Draft PDPB 2023) – Consent, contractual necessity, compliance with law

· Bangladesh (Draft DPDPA) – Informed consent, legitimate interest

· Turkey (KVKK/GDPR) – Consent, legal compliance, contractual performance, legitimate interest

4. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights such as:

· Access to personal data we hold

· Correction or update of inaccurate information

· Withdrawal of consent at any time

· Deletion or restriction of data processing

· Objection to certain uses (e.g., marketing)

· Data portability

· File complaints with your local data authority To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@thevisadepot.com.

5. Sharing and Transfers of Data

We may share data with:

· Immigration consultants or legal partners to process your application

· Authorized government bodies as required by law

· Third-party service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics) under strict confidentiality agreements

Your data may be transferred to or stored in countries other than your own. We ensure data transferred internationally is protected by contractual safeguards or comparable legal protections.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. When no longer needed, your data is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Security Measures

We take appropriate security measures, including encryption and secure server infrastructure, to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or misuse of your data.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

9. Policy Updates

We may revise this Privacy Policy to reflect legal or operational changes. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Continued use of the site after updates indicates your acceptance.

10. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or data-related requests, please contact:

The Visa Depot Email: info@thevisadepot.com
Website: https://thevisadepot.com