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