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