At One World Consulting (accessible via owcinternational.com), we value the trust you place in us. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances we share it.
By visiting our website or using our visa consultancy services, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
To provide accurate visa consultancy and assessment services, we may collect the following types of information:
A. Personal Identification Information:
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Name, date of birth, gender, and marital status.
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Contact details including email address, phone number, and residential address.
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Passport details (Passport number, issue/expiry date).
B. Sensitive/Application-Specific Information:
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Educational Background: Degrees, transcripts, and language proficiency test scores (e.g., IELTS, PTE).
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Employment History: Work experience, reference letters, and salary slips.
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Financial Information: Bank statements, tax returns (ITR), and property documents required to prove financial eligibility for visas.
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Travel History: Details of previous visas, rejections, or travel to other countries.
C. Technical Data (Website Usage):
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IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior on our website (via cookies).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the data we collect strictly for legitimate business purposes, including:
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Case Assessment: Evaluating your profile to determine eligibility for visas or immigration programs.
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Application Processing: Filling out government forms and submitting applications to Embassies, High Commissions, or Consulates on your behalf.
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Communication: Sending you updates regarding your application status, changes in immigration laws, or responses to your queries.
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Internal Records: Maintaining client files as required by business regulations.
3. Sharing and Disclosure of Data
We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal data to third-party marketing agencies. However, due to the nature of visa consultancy, we must share your data with specific entities:
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Government Authorities: We share your information with Department of Home Affairs, Embassies, Consulates, and High Commissions of the respective countries you are applying to.
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Service Partners: We may share necessary details with authorized third-party vendors such as courier services, credential evaluation services (e.g., WES), or medical centers, strictly for the purpose of completing your application process.
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Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information.
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Physical documents submitted at our office in Ambala City are stored in secure filing systems.
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Digital data is stored on secure servers with restricted access limited to authorized personnel working on your case.
While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, please remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
5. Retention of Data
We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Once your application process is complete and the retention period expires, we will securely delete or anonymize your data.
6. Cookies
Our website owcinternational.com uses “cookies” to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files placed on your device to analyze web traffic. You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings, though this may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the right to:
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Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
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Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements).
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites (e.g., official immigration government sites). Once you use these links to leave our site, we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:
One World Consulting 623-A, 1st Floor, Cabin No 4, Manav Chowk, Ambala City, Haryana, 134003 Website: owcinternational.com