Privacy Policy
You will find all the necessary information in this privacy statement about how, to what extent and for what purpose we or third-party providers collect and use data from you as a user of our website.
We take the confidentiality of your personal data very seriously and therefore operate strictly within the limits set by legal requirements. We collect your personal data on a voluntary basis, whenever possible. We only pass on this data to third parties with your explicit consent.
We take special care with particularly sensitive data, such as payment information, especially where your enquiries to us may involve SSL encryption to ensure the highest level of security.
Handling of Data as Part of Our Services
Visapath PTY LTD is an Australia-based company. Your data is therefore stored and processed on Australian servers. We are bound by the provisions of the Code of Conduct for Registered Migration Agents as well as the Code of Conduct for Licensed Immigration Advisers, which set high standards for handling client information:
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When you submit enquiries via our contact form, the information you provide — including the contact details you enter — is stored for the purpose of processing your enquiry. This data will not be passed on without your consent.
For visa-related advice, we require a variety of personal information from you. Any personal data you provide in our online forms on our website will be used exclusively for these advisory services. Data is not passed on to third parties unless there is a legal obligation to do so or you have expressly agreed to this.
If you instruct us to prepare your visa applications, we pass the necessary data provided by you through our online questionnaires to the relevant Australian authorities to the extent required. Data is not passed on to other third parties unless there is a legal obligation to do so or unless you give explicit consent for onward transfer. Further details are governed by the individual service agreements concluded with you.
Regarding the use of your data for the processing of your Australian visa applications, we refer you to the Privacy Notice, which forms part of this privacy statement.
Our clients’ data is stored in accordance with the legal requirements and retention periods applicable to Migration Agents and Licensed Immigration Advisers. After these periods expire, the corresponding data is routinely deleted unless further retention is required to fulfil contractual obligations.
Access, Deletion, Blocking
You may request information at any time, free of charge, about the personal data we have stored about you, including its origin, recipient and the purpose of data collection and processing. You also have the right to request the correction, blocking or deletion of your data. Excluded from deletion are data that must be retained due to statutory storage obligations or are required for proper business processing. If data is not subject to mandatory retention, we will delete it upon your request. For all questions and concerns regarding the correction, blocking or deletion of personal data, please contact [email protected].
Cookies
We use cookies on our website. These small text files are stored on your computer by our server. They help display our website properly and assist you in navigating it. Cookies collect data such as your IP address, browser type, operating system and internet connection. This information is not linked to personal data and is never shared with third parties. Cookies are not used to install malware, spyware or any harmful software on your device.
You can also use our website without cookies; however, doing so may limit certain features or the display of some content. If you wish to deactivate cookies, you can adjust your browser settings accordingly. Please use your browser’s help function to learn how to make these changes. For managing online advertising cookies, you can use the following links:
- USA: YourAdChoices
- Europa: YourOnlineChoices
Provision of Paid Services
If you wish to use paid services or features offered on our website, we may need to collect additional data from you for billing and security purposes. This typically includes your name, a valid email address, and where applicable, your physical address and telephone number, as well as other information depending on the individual service.
This data allows us to verify the information you provide, such as confirming ownership of the stated email address. For legal reasons, we must ensure that you are actually requesting the paid services so we can properly invoice you. During payment processing, we secure your data using SSL encryption, which you can recognise by the “https://” prefix in your browser’s address bar.
Collection of Access Data
Delivering and displaying content on our website requires the technical collection of certain data. When you access our website, so-called server log files are recorded by us or by the provider of the web space. These log files do not allow conclusions about you personally. The corresponding information includes the name of the website, file, current date and time, the amount of data transferred, the web browser and version, the operating system used, the domain name of your internet provider, the referrer URL (the page from which you accessed our website), and your IP address.
We use this data to ensure the proper delivery and display of our content as well as for statistical purposes. This information helps us improve our services. We reserve the right to review this data later should there be justified suspicion of unlawful use of our website.
Content and Services from Third-Party Providers
Our website may also include content, services, and offerings from other providers that complement our own. Examples include maps from Google Maps, YouTube videos, or graphical presentations from third parties. Accessing these services may require transmitting your IP address to the third-party provider. This enables the provider to send the requested content to your browser.
We aim to include only third-party providers that use IP addresses exclusively for the delivery of content. However, we have no control over how such providers may store IP addresses. Storage may occur for statistical purposes, among others. If we become aware that a provider stores IP addresses, we will inform our users immediately. Also note the separate privacy policies of third-party providers whose services we use. These can also be found referenced in this Privacy Policy.
Newsletter
You may subscribe to our newsletter via our website. To do so, we require your email address. Any data collected in this context is used solely for managing the newsletter and is never shared with third parties. Except for what is necessary to deliver the newsletter, no additional data is collected from our website.
Personal Data
We collect personal data only to the extent necessary to operate our website or to provide the services you request, or as required by legal obligations. We take the protection of your personal data very seriously and strictly follow all applicable legal requirements and the provisions of this Privacy Policy.
If the reason for storing your data no longer applies or if mandatory retention periods expire, all collected data will be deleted in accordance with legal requirements. Personal data is only transferred to third parties with your explicit consent, unless there is a legal obligation to do so.
Please note that data transmission over the internet—especially via email—cannot be fully secured. Complete protection of data against unauthorized access cannot be guaranteed.
Server Logfiles
Server log files consist of anonymised data that is recorded when you access our website. This information does not reveal anything about you personally but is essential for technical reasons in order to deliver and display our website content correctly. Furthermore, we use this data for statistical purposes and to continuously optimise our content. Typical log files include the date and time of access, the amount of data transferred, the browser you used and its version, the operating system used, the domain name of your internet provider, the page from which you reached our website (referrer URL), and your IP address. Log files also enable us to review data if there is suspicion of illegal use of our website.
SSL Encryption
Our website uses SSL encryption whenever confidential or personal information from our users needs to be transmitted. This encryption is also enabled, for example, during payment transactions or when you send enquiries to us.
Please make sure that SSL encryption is activated on your end. You can recognise active encryption when the browser address changes from “http://” to “https://”. An icon of a locked padlock may also appear in your browser.
Data transmitted via SSL encryption cannot be read by third parties. Only transmit confidential information via our website when SSL is activated. If in doubt, please contact us.
Encrypted Payment Transactions
We secure your data during payment transactions. For this reason, our site uses SSL encryption for any payment-related personal content you transmit to us.
You can determine yourself whether SSL encryption is active. Encryption is enabled when the browser address field switches from “http://” to “https://” and a padlock symbol appears. Once SSL encryption is active, data transfer is encrypted, making it impossible for third parties to intercept your confidential information.
Please only transmit your payment data when SSL encryption is activated.
Facebook Plug-In
Our website includes plug-ins from the social network Facebook. The provider is Facebook Inc., located at 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, California 94025, USA. You can recognise Facebook plug-ins by the Facebook logo or the “Like” button. When you visit our website, the plug-in establishes a direct connection between your browser and the Facebook server. Facebook thereby receives the information that your IP address accessed our site. If you click the “Like” button while you are logged into your Facebook account, you can link content from our website to your Facebook profile. Facebook can then associate your visit to our site with your user account. Please note: We have no knowledge of the content of the data transmitted or how Facebook uses it. For additional information, please refer to Facebook’s Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/policy.php I1f you do not want Facebook to associate your visit to our website with your Facebook account, please log out of your Facebook account before visiting our website.
Use of Google AdSense
We integrate advertisements from Google AdSense on our website. Google AdSense is a remarketing function from Google Inc. This feature enables Google to display customised, interest-based advertising to visitors of our website. Google uses cookies for this purpose. Cookies are small text files stored on your computer that make it possible to recognise you again as a visitor—for example, by identifying your IP address. Google AdSense may also use web beacons. These invisible graphics allow Google to analyse visitor traffic on our website.
All of the information gathered is transmitted to Google’s servers in the USA. According to Google, in this context your IP address will not be merged with other Google data. Google does not prevent the collection or transfer of this information. You have the option to disable remarketing in Google SettingsYou can also prevent cookie storage by adjusting your browser settings. Alternatively, you can disable cookie storage for remarketing purposes via NetworkAdvertising.org. Please note that if you deactivate cookies, certain features and functions of our website may not work properly. By using our website, you consent to Google processing the data collected about you in the manner described above and for the stated purposes.
Google AdWords
We use Google AdWords, an online advertising program provided by Google Inc. This includes conversion tracking. When you click on a Google AdWords advertisement on our website, a cookie for conversion tracking is stored on your computer. This cookie expires after 30 days and is not used for personal identification.
If you visit certain pages of our website while the cookie is still valid, Google and we can recognise that you clicked on the advertisement and were redirected to our site. Each Google AdWords customer receives a different cookie, meaning cookies cannot be tracked across different websites.
The information collected using conversion cookies enables Google to compile statistics for AdWords customers. As AdWords customers, we learn the total number of users who clicked on our ad and were redirected to a page with a conversion tag. However, we do not receive any information that personally identifies users.
If you wish to prevent this tracking, you can disable Google’s conversion tracking cookie in your internet browser. Please refer to your browser’s help function for further instructions. More information about Google AdWords can be found in the Google Privacy Policy.
Use of Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analysis service provided by Google Inc. Google Analytics uses cookies—small text files stored on your computer—to analyse how you use our website. The information generated by these cookies, including your shortened IP address, is transmitted to a Google server and stored there. Google generally operates servers in the USA, but in exceptional cases data may be sent to servers located within the European Economic Area before any transmission to the United States.
Google evaluates the data on our behalf to analyse website usage and compile reports on website activity. Google may also provide additional services related to website and internet usage. According to Google, your IP address will not be merged with other Google data. You can prevent the storage of cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that this may affect your ability to use all website functions. You may also prevent Google Analytics from collecting data from your visit by installing a browser plug-in available at the Google Tools page. For more information, please refer to Google International Policies and Google Analytics.
Google Analytics Remarketing
We use the remarketing function of Google Inc. on our website. This function allows us, together with Google, to present customised, interest-based advertising to visitors of our pages. Cookies are stored on your computer for this purpose, enabling Google to recognise you when you revisit our website and display advertising tailored to your interests across the entire Google advertising network. Google may combine the information collected with other Google services. You can deactivate the remarketing function in your Google Ad Settings. You can also disable the storage of cookies via Network Advertising Initiative or by adjusting your browser settings. Please refer to your browser’s help function for instructions. Further information about Google Remarketing and Google’s general privacy policy can be found in Google’s Privacy Information.
Google+ Plugin
We use functions of Google+ on our website. Google+ is a social network provided by Google Inc., located at 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Google+ allows you to publish content globally using its share button. You may also receive personalised content from Google and Google partners. When you give a “+1” rating, Google stores this information along with details about the website on which you clicked the rating. Google records your +1 interactions and keeps them together with your profile name and photo in other Google services. Google processes this information to improve and personalise its services. Your +1 rating, your publicly visible profile, and other interactions may appear in Google services or third-party websites displaying Google content. If you are logged into Google+, Google can directly associate your visit to our pages with your Google profile. If you wish to prevent this, please log out of your Google+ account before visiting our website. For more information on data collection, processing, and your rights in connection with Google+, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy You can also adjust your Google+ privacy settings using the Google Account Settings.
Twitter Plug-In
We use functions of the microblogging service Twitter on our website. Twitter is operated by Twitter Inc., located at 1355 Market St, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA. When you use Twitter through our website, a connection is established with your Twitter account. This may result in data being transferred to other Twitter users or to Twitter itself without us having knowledge of the content of the transmitted data. Twitter informs its users when such data is collected. For more information, please consult the Twitter Privacy Policy. You can adjust your privacy settings on Twitter at any time via your Twitter Account Settings.
XING-Plug-In
We use features of the XING network on our website. XING is a platform designed primarily for professional networking and is operated by XING AG, Dammtorstraße 29–32, 20354 Hamburg, Germany. When you access our website and use XING functions, a connection is established to XING servers. According to our knowledge, XING does not store any personal data from you during this process, nor does XING record your IP address or track your behaviour. If you require further details, please refer to the XING Privacy Policy available directly on their website.
Our contact details:
Visapath PTY LTD
Phone: +61390524510
E-Mail: [email protected]
Mail address:
Suite 427
585 Little Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia