Privacy Policy

Last updated: 30/08/2024

Welcome to VizGuides, your trusted resource for information on visas and work permits worldwide, with a special focus on Ireland. At VizGuides, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant privacy laws.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Data
We may collect and process the following personal information:

Name
Email Address
IP Address
Browsing Information (pages visited, time spent, etc.)

1.2 Non-Personal Data
We may also collect non-personal information that cannot be used to identify you directly:

Browser Type and Version
Operating System
Referral Source
Date and Time of Access

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and improve our services, content, and user experience.
Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
Send newsletters or updates if you have subscribed to them.
Monitor website performance and detect potential security issues.
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

Under the GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases for processing your personal data:

Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose.
Contract: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
Legal Obligation:** Processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation.
Legitimate Interests:** Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving our services, provided your interests do not override our interests.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytical data. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how you interact with our website.

4.2 Types of Cookies We Use:
Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of the website.
Analytical Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site.
Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with:

Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our website, such as hosting services and analytics providers.
Legal Authorities: If required by law, we may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.

6. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure that such transfers comply with GDPR by implementing appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or relying on Privacy Shield certifications.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: Request correction of any inaccurate data.
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
Right to Restrict Processing: Request a temporary halt on processing your data.
Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, commonly used format.
Right to Object: Object to our processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time, if processing is based on consent.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.

10. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new “Last updated” date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

VizGuides
Email: email@vizguides.com

For more information on GDPR, visit the European Commission’s GDPR website.

This Privacy Policy ensures that VizGuides is transparent about the way it handles personal data, especially in compliance with GDPR. It is important to review and update this policy regularly as your website grows and evolves.