PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 18th July 2025

At Albatross Immigration Consultancy, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your data in compliance with global data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), and Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL).


1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal information:
Identity Data: Full name, nationality, date of birth, passport details, identification numbers
Contact Data: Email address, phone number, address, emergency contact details
Professional/Education Data: Work experience, qualifications, certifications, visa application information
Financial Data: Payment details if applicable
Communication Data: Information shared through calls, emails, WhatsApp, website forms
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, location data, website usage via cookies


2. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

We process your data under the following legal bases (as per GDPR/PDPA/PDPL):
Consent: When you give us explicit permission
Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations under a contract or service agreement
Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
Legitimate Interest: For service improvement, communication, and fraud prevention


3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for purposes including:
• Immigration consultancy, documentation, and visa application processing
• Client communication, support, and updates
• Legal compliance and regulatory submissions
• Marketing (with your consent)
• Analytics and website improvement


4. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We may share your information with:
• Authorized immigration authorities, embassies, and legal entities
• Our global partner offices and service providers under strict confidentiality
• IT, CRM, and data storage partners with appropriate data protection agreements
• We never sell or misuse your data for unauthorized marketing purposes


5. International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside your country of residence, we ensure it is protected through:
• Standard contractual clauses (GDPR)
• Binding corporate rules
• Adequate data protection safeguards as required by applicable laws


6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you have the right to:
• Access your personal data
• Correct or update inaccurate data
• Request data portability
• Request erasure of your data (“Right to be Forgotten”)
• Object to or restrict data processing
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at hello@albatross-ic.com


7. Data Security

We employ strong technical, organizational, and administrative measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.


8. Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, or enforce agreements.


9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for website functionality, analytics, and user experience improvement. You can manage your preferences through browser settings.


10. Third-Party Websites

Our website may link to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.


11. Changes to this Policy

We reserve the right to update this policy. Changes will be posted with an updated effective date.


12. Contact Us

Albatross Immigration Consultancy
Address: Al-Emadi Financial Square,Building 2, Ist Floor, Room 6, C-Ring Road, Doha, Qatar – 17775
Email: hello@albatross-ic.com
Phone: +97430779992