Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2024
Your Privacy Matters
At Top Immigration, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
- Full name and contact details (email, phone, address)
- Passport information and nationality
- Travel dates and purpose of visit
- Employment and financial information
- Family and relationship details
Technical Information
- IP address and browser information
- Device type and operating system
- Website usage patterns and preferences
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
- Process your visa and immigration applications
- Communicate with you about your application status
- Provide customer support and consultation services
- Improve our services and website functionality
- Send important updates and notifications
3. Information Sharing
We only share your personal information in the following circumstances:
- With South African government authorities for visa processing
- With authorized third-party service providers who assist us
- When required by law or legal proceedings
- With your explicit consent for specific purposes
We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Data Security
Encryption
All sensitive data is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols during transmission and storage.
Access Control
Strict access controls ensure only authorized personnel can access your personal information.
5. Your Rights
Access
Request access to your personal information we hold
Correction
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion
Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
Portability
Request a copy of your data in a portable format
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for different periods depending on the purpose:
Application Data
Retained for 7 years as required by immigration law
Marketing Data
Retained until you opt out or withdraw consent
Website Analytics
Anonymized data retained for 2 years
Communication Records
Retained for 5 years for quality assurance
7. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
Essential
Required for website functionality
Analytics
Help us improve our services
Preferences
Remember your settings
8. International Transfers
As an immigration service provider, we may need to transfer your data internationally for visa processing. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:
- Adequacy decisions by relevant data protection authorities
- Standard contractual clauses approved by regulators
- Strong encryption during all data transfers
- Regular security assessments of receiving parties
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
We will notify you of any significant changes via email or through our website. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Data Protection Officer
privacy@topimmigration.net
+27 (0) 75 412 0390
Office Address
Atrium on 5th
5th Street, Sandton
Johannesburg 2196
South Africa
