Privacy policy.

Last Updated: April 8, 2025

YourFutureVisa.net (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

YourFutureVisa.net is a UK-based immigration consultancy service.

  • Contact Details:

  • Email: hello@yourfuturevisa.net

  • Phone: +44 (0)20 1234 5678

If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at the details above.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Personal Identification Data: Name, date of birth, nationality, passport details.

  • Contact Information: Email address, phone number, postal address.

  • Immigration Details: Visa history, employment records, education history.

  • Financial Information: Payment details for services rendered.

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and cookies (see Section 7).

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect personal data in the following ways:

  • When you fill out forms on our website or contact us directly.

  • When you use our services or interact with us via email or phone.

  • Automatically through cookies and similar technologies on our website (see Section 7).

4. Why We Collect Your Data (Legal Basis)

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Consent: Where you have explicitly agreed to receive communications or services from us.

  • Contractual Necessity: To provide our services as per your request or agreement with us.

  • Legal Obligation: To comply with immigration laws and regulations in the UK.

  • Legitimate Interests: For improving our services and ensuring website security.

5. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Provide immigration advice and consultancy services tailored to your needs.

  • Process payments and issue invoices for our services.

  • Communicate with you about your case or inquiries.

  • Comply with legal obligations under UK law.

  • We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Data Sharing

We may share your data with trusted third parties only when necessary:

  • Legal authorities or government agencies (e.g., Home Office) as required by law.

  • Payment processors to facilitate transactions securely.

  • IT service providers for hosting and maintaining our website securely.

All third parties are required to comply with GDPR standards when handling your data.

7. Cookies and Website Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and collect analytical information about website usage:

  • Necessary Cookies: Essential for site functionality (e.g., login sessions).

  • Analytical Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our website.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.8. Data Retention

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this notice:

  • Immigration case data: Up to six years after the case is closed (to comply with legal obligations).

  • Financial records: Retained for seven years for tax purposes.

After these periods, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete information we hold about you.

  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data where it is no longer necessary for processing purposes (subject to legal obligations).

  • Restriction of Processing: Limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.

  • Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider where applicable.

  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.

  • Withdraw Consent: At any time where consent is the legal basis for processing.

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@yourfuturevisa.net.

10. Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:

  • Encryption of sensitive information during transmission (e.g., HTTPS).

  • Restricted access to personal data by authorized personnel only.

  • Regular audits of our security practices.

11. International Data Transfers

If we transfer your personal data outside the UK or EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in compliance with GDPR standards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

12. Complaints

If you believe we have mishandled your personal data, you can file a complaint with the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

Website: www.ico.org.uk

Phone: +44 (0)303 123 1113

We encourage you to contact us first at hello@yourfuturevisa.net so we can address your concerns directly.

13. Changes to This Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time in response to legal changes or operational needs. The latest version will always be available on our website.

This Privacy Notice ensures compliance with GDPR and UK law while maintaining transparency about how YourFutureVisa.net handles user data responsibly and securely.