Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

GlobalVisaIndex.com ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website globalvisaindex.com (the "Service").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Service, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address (anonymized where required by law)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Date and time of your visit

3.2 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These include:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Service
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Service.

3.3 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, such as:

• Contact information when you email us
• Visa finder preferences (nationality, income range, etc.)
• Newsletter subscription email address (if applicable)

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our Service
• To improve and personalize your experience
• To analyze usage patterns and optimize our content
• To respond to your inquiries and provide support
• To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• To comply with legal obligations

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

5.1 Cloudflare

Our website is hosted on and protected by Cloudflare, Inc. Cloudflare may collect certain technical data for security and performance optimization. For more information, see Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.

5.2 Supabase

We use Supabase for our backend infrastructure. Your data is stored securely in accordance with Supabase's security practices. See Supabase's Privacy Policy.

5.3 Affiliate Partners

When you click on affiliate links, you will be redirected to third-party websites with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Analytics data is typically retained for 26 months.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR (EU/EEA Users)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restriction: Limit processing of your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your data
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@globalvisaindex.com.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.

8. Your Rights Under CCPA (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: What personal information is collected, used, and shared
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of exercising rights

We do not sell your personal information.

To make a request, contact us at contact@globalvisaindex.com.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: contact@globalvisaindex.com