Introduction

UNIWO (UNITED NETWORK OF INDIVIDUALS AND WORLDWIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOUNDATION) protects your data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant laws.

1. Information We Collect

UNIWO collects and processes the following types of personal data:

• Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, nationality, and any other information you provide for visa recommendations and job-matching services.
• Sensitive Personal Data: Information related to your immigration status, employment history, educational qualifications, and other relevant details needed for visa and job services.
• Usage Data: IP addresses, browser type, time zone settings, and interactions with our website, are used to enhance user experience and site performance.

2. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your data based on the following lawful bases:

• Consent: When you voluntarily provide personal data for visa services or job-matching purposes.
• Contractual Obligation: To perform our services and provide the assistance requested.
• Legitimate Interest: To improve our services, ensure website functionality, and maintain security.
• Legal Compliance: To fulfill legal obligations, such as reporting to regulatory bodies when required.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for:

• Providing AI-based visa recommendations and job-matching services.
• Communicating with you about updates, notifications, or service-related matters.
• Complying with regulatory requirements related to immigration services.
• Enhancing the user experience by personalizing the services provided on our platform.

We will not use your data for purposes beyond what is necessary for the effective provision of our services unless you consent to such use.

4. Sharing of Personal Data

We may share your personal data in the following cases:

• Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your personal data with trusted third-party service providers to host our website, manage customer service, support functionality, and operate our AI Visa Recommender. These service providers are required to maintain the confidentiality of your data and comply with GDPR, and other relevant privacy standards. The data shared with our AI Visa Recommender partners is used solely to provide immigration-related recommendations and solutions, and all partners are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes necessary to perform their services.
• Immigration Lawyers or Employers: Only as necessary for the provision of immigration or job-matching services.
• Law Enforcement and Legal Requirements: If legally required, we will share personal data with authorities, and regulatory agencies, or to protect our legal rights.

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data to third parties under any circumstances.

5. International Data Transfers

In cases where your data is transferred outside of your country (e.g., to the United States), we ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your data as required by GDPR and other privacy laws. This may include binding corporate rules or standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

6. Data Security

We implement advanced security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include encryption, firewalls, secure servers, and access control measures.

However, while we take reasonable precautions, no data transmission over the internet or storage system is 100% secure. You agree to use our services at your own risk.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. You have the right to request that we delete your data at any time, unless we are legally obligated to retain it.

8. Your Rights under GDPR

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data in certain circumstances.
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit the ways in which we process your data.
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: Object to data processing, especially for marketing purposes.

To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to verified requests within the timelines required by GDPR.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our data practices or legal requirements. When we do, we will notify you by updating the effective date at the top of this page or providing more prominent notice.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you can contact us at [email protected].