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Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains how we handle your data when you use our visa consultation services.

Last updated: 26 February 2026

1. Information We Collect

When you use Open Visa Global's services, we may collect the following information:

  • Personal Details — Full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number, and contact information (phone, email, address).
  • Travel Information — Destination country, travel dates, purpose of travel, previous visa history, and travel itinerary.
  • Financial Documents — Bank statements, employment letters, and sponsor information as required by embassy guidelines.
  • Technical Data — IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies when you use our website.
  • Communication Records — Messages exchanged via WhatsApp, email, or our contact form.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Prepare, review, and optimise your visa application documents.
  • Communicate with you about your application status and requirements.
  • Schedule and manage consultation appointments.
  • Send visa tips, policy updates, and travel advisories (only with your consent).
  • Improve our services through anonymised analytics.
  • Comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes.

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We may share your information with:

  • Visa Application Centres — VFS Global, TLS Contact, or equivalent centres as required for your application submission.
  • Embassies & Consulates — When required as part of the application process.
  • Service Providers — Secure cloud hosting (Vercel, Supabase) and communication platforms that help us deliver our services.
  • Legal Authorities — When required by law or to protect our legitimate interests.

All third-party providers are bound by data protection agreements ensuring your information remains secure.

4. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Essential Cookies — Required for website functionality (session management, security).
  • Analytics Cookies — Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (anonymised data).
  • Preference Cookies — Remember your language and region settings.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

  • All data transmissions are encrypted using TLS/SSL protocols.
  • Access to personal data is restricted to authorised personnel only.
  • Sensitive documents are stored in secure, encrypted cloud infrastructure.
  • Regular security audits are conducted to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.

While we take every reasonable precaution, no method of electronic transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access — Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction — Ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion — Request that we delete your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements).
  • Withdrawal — Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.
  • Portability — Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@openvisaglobal.com.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, typically:

  • Active clients — Data is retained for the duration of our service relationship.
  • Completed applications — Records are kept for up to 3 years for reference and dispute resolution.
  • Marketing data — Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

Open Visa Global

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Email: info@openvisaglobal.com

Phone: 00971 50 313 1429

WhatsApp: 00971 50 313 1429