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Privacy Statement

Welcome to Indian Visa Forum ® ("Company," "we," "our," or "us"). We provide immigration-related services, Indian visa information, AI-powered chat consultation services, and visa alerts through our website and mobile application (My Indian Visa - collectively, the "Services"). We take utmost care in protecting individual personal data and are committed to maintaining the privacy and security of the information collected from our users.

If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us.

This Privacy Policy applies only to our online activities and is valid for visitors to our website regarding the information they shared and/or collected in indianvisaforum.com. This policy does not apply to any information collected offline or via channels other than this website. Our Privacy Policy is created with the help of  Free Privacy Policy Generator.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal and non-personal information:

1. Personal Information:

  • Name, nationality, date of birth, passport details, and visa-related information.
  • Email address, phone number, and communication preferences.
  • Payment details, if applicable, for service transactions.
  • Any additional information voluntarily provided by users during consultations.

2. Non-Personal Information:

  • IP address, device type, browser type, and operating system.
  • Usage patterns, preferences, and behavioural data.
  • Cookies and tracking data for analytics and improvement of services.

3. Information from Third Parties:

  • Data from government agencies related to visa and immigration services.
  • Information shared through social media integrations (if applicable).

How we use your information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To provide visa-related guidance and immigration services.
  • To facilitate AI-powered chat consultations and customer support.
  • To send visa alerts and notifications via the mobile application.
  • To improve, personalize, and enhance our Services.
  • To ensure compliance with Indian laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000.
  • To detect and prevent fraudulent activities and security breaches.
3. Data Protection and Security

We implement stringent security measures to safeguard your personal data, including:

  • Secure servers and encryption protocols.
  • Limited access to personal information, restricted to authorized personnel only.
  • Compliance with Indian IT Law 2000 to prevent unauthorized access, misuse, or data breaches.
  • To improve, personalize, and enhance our Services.
  • To ensure compliance with Indian laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000.
  • To detect and prevent fraudulent activities and security breaches.

Despite our best efforts, no data transmission over the internet is completely secure. Users are encouraged to take necessary precautions when sharing sensitive information online.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties. However, we may share information in the following cases:

  • With Government Authorities: When required under Indian laws for compliance with legal obligations.
  • With Service Providers: To facilitate operations, such as payment processing and customer support.
  • For Legal Compliance: If required to comply with court orders, legal processes, or to enforce our rights.
5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Data retention periods comply with applicable Indian laws and regulations. Once data is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it.

6. User Rights and Choices

Users have the following rights regarding their personal data:

  • Right to access and review personal information.
  • Right to request corrections or updates to their data.
  • Right to request deletion of personal information, subject to legal obligations.
  • Right to withdraw consent for non-essential communications.

For any data-related requests, users may contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience. Users can control cookie preferences through browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Services.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website and mobile application may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites and encourage users to review their privacy policies before sharing any information.

9. Legal Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India. Any legal disputes arising from this policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in Bangalore, Karnataka.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Users will be notified of significant changes via email or app notifications. Continued use of our Services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Indian Visa Forum

Email:

support@indianvisaforum.com

By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

Disclaimer:

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