Last updated: January 2026

Privacy Policy

Your personal data is handled with care, stored securely, and never shared without your explicit consent. Here's exactly how we collect, use, and protect your information.

1. Who we are

Visaroo ("we", "us", "our") is a visa consultancy service operated by Visaroo Limited, registered in England and Wales (Company No. 12345678). Our registered office is located at 123 High Street, London, EC1A 1BB, United Kingdom.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Information we collect

Personal information you provide

When you use our services, we collect:

  • Contact details: name, email address, phone number, mailing address
  • Travel information: passport details, nationality, destination countries, travel dates
  • Supporting documents: bank statements, employment letters, educational certificates, itineraries
  • Payment information: billing address (card details are processed securely by our payment provider and never stored by us)
  • Communication records: correspondence via email, WhatsApp, phone, or our contact form

Information we collect automatically

  • Device & browser data: IP address, browser type, operating system
  • Usage data: pages visited, time spent on site, referral source
  • Cookies: see our Cookie Policy for details

3. How we use your information

We use your personal data to:

  • Provide visa services: process applications, prepare documents, liaise with embassies
  • Communicate with you: respond to enquiries, provide updates, send appointment reminders
  • Process payments: manage invoices and transactions
  • Improve our service: analyze usage patterns, troubleshoot issues, develop new features
  • Marketing: send promotional emails (you can opt out anytime)
  • Legal compliance: meet regulatory requirements, prevent fraud, enforce our terms

Legal basis: We process your data based on (a) contract performance, (b) legitimate interests, (c) legal obligations, or (d) your explicit consent where required.

4. How we share your information

We may share your data with:

  • Embassies & consulates: to submit visa applications on your behalf
  • Service providers: payment processors (Stripe), email services (SendGrid), cloud storage (AWS), analytics (Google Analytics)
  • Legal authorities: when required by law or to protect our rights

We never sell your data. Third parties are contractually required to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.

5. International transfers

Your data may be transferred to countries outside the UK/EEA for processing (e.g., cloud storage in the USA). Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
  • Adequacy decisions recognizing equivalent data protection standards

6. Data retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide services and support
  • Comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax records for 7 years)
  • Resolve disputes or enforce agreements

Typically, we keep application records for 5 years after case closure. Marketing data is retained until you opt out.

7. Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access: request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Erasure: request deletion (subject to legal retention requirements)
  • Restriction: limit how we process your data
  • Portability: receive your data in a machine-readable format
  • Objection: opt out of marketing or certain processing activities
  • Withdraw consent: where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@visaroo.uk. We'll respond within 30 days.

8. Security

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

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
  • Encrypted storage for sensitive documents
  • Access controls and regular security audits
  • Employee training on data protection

However, no system is 100% secure. If you suspect a data breach, notify us immediately at security@visaroo.uk.

9. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. For full details, see our Cookie Policy.

10. Children's privacy

Our services are not directed at individuals under 18. If you're under 18, a parent or guardian must provide consent and submit information on your behalf.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent changes. Continued use of our services after updates constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or to exercise your data rights, contact us at:

Visaroo Limited

Email: privacy@visaroo.uk

Phone: +447345099718

Address: 123 High Street, London, EC1A 1BB, United Kingdom

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

Encrypted storage

All documents stored with 256-bit encryption

GDPR compliant

Full compliance with UK & EU data protection laws

Your data rights

Request access, corrections or deletion anytime

Questions about your data?

We're happy to explain how we handle your information. Get in touch with our privacy team.