Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 01/07/2025
1. Business Information
- Business Name: UK VisaPathway Ltd
- Registered Address: 3rd Floor, 86-90 Paul Street, London, England, EC2A 4NE
- Email: info@ukvisapathway.com
- Company Registration Number: 16481237
- ICO Registration Number: C1714243
2. Introduction
- UK VisaPathway Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and store your personal information when you interact with us online, by email, phone, or in person.
- We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
3. What Information We Collect
- a. Contact Information
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Country of residence
- b. Immigration and Education Information
- Passport details
- Visa history
- Personal statements, CVs, academic records
- Business plans and financial information
- c. Payment Information
- Billing address
- Transaction details (via third-party providers)
- d. Technical Data
- IP address
- Browser type
- Website usage (via cookies and analytics tools)
- We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18 without parental consent.
4. How We Collect Your Information
- When you submit a form on our website
- When you contact us via phone, email, or social media
- When you book a consultation
- When you engage our services
- When you interact with our social media or website ads
5. Why We Use Your Information
- We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- PurposeLegal BasisTo provide consultancy and immigration/education servicesContractual necessityTo communicate with you about your applicationLegitimate interestTo process payments and issue invoicesLegal obligation / ContractTo comply with immigration or educational institution requirementsLegal obligationFor marketing communications (if opted in)Consent
6. Marketing Communications
- We may contact you with service updates or offers. You can opt out at any time by clicking “Unsubscribe” or emailing info@ukvisapathway.com
7. Who We Share Your Data With
- We may share your data with:
- UK universities or educational institutions
- Endorsement bodies (for Innovator/Founder routes)
- UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)
- Legal, accounting, and IT providers
- Payment processors (e.g. Stripe, GoCardless)
- We do not sell your data to third parties.
8. International Data Transfers
- If your data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure proper safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or trusted providers under UK data protection frameworks.
9. How Long We Keep Your Data
- Client data: up to 6 years post-service
- Marketing data: until opt-out or 2 years of inactivity
- Non-client CVs or personal statements: up to 12 months
10. Your Rights
- Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your data
- Request corrections
- Request deletion
- Restrict processing
- Object to direct marketing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent (where applicable)
- Email info@ukvisapathway.com to exercise your rights. We respond within 30 days.
11. Cookies
- We use cookies for functionality and analytics. You'll be prompted to accept or manage preferences when visiting our site.
12. Security
- We implement encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method is 100% secure — data is shared at your own risk.
13. Third-Party Links
- We are not responsible for privacy practices of linked external websites. Please review their individual policies.
14. Changes to This Policy
- We may revise this policy. Changes will be posted here with an updated effective date. Continued use confirms your acceptance.
15. Contact
- Email: info@ukvisapathway.com
- Address: 3rd Floor, 86-90 Paul Street, London, England, EC2A 4NE
- Phone: +44 20 39961903
- If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the ICO:www.ico.org.uk