Privacy Policy
Welcome to SmartVisaGuide ("we," "us," or "our"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [www.smartvisaguide.com] (the "Site") or use our services.
By accessing or using our Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information
- Name
- Email address
- IP address & device information
Non-Personal Information
- Browser type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the Site
- Cookies & tracking data
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your data for:
- Providing visa guidance services
- Processing transactions
- Improving our website & services
- Showing how calculator scores compare between users. Victorian points calculator scores are stored with an anonymous identifier derived from your IP address; the IP address itself is not stored
- Sending updates & promotional emails (you can opt out anytime)
- Complying with legal obligations
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share it with:
- Service providers (e.g., payment processors, hosting services)
- Legal authorities (if required by law)
- Business partners (only with your consent)
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance user experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and improve user experience. Google Analytics collects anonymized data about your interactions with our site, including:
- Pages you visit and time spent on each page
- Browser/device type and screen resolution
- Approximate geographic location (country/city level)
- How you arrived at our website (referral source)
This information is processed by Google and helps us understand how visitors use our site. Google may use cookies for this tracking. You can learn more about how Google uses data from our site by reviewing Google's Privacy Policy.
5. Advertising
6. Data Security
We implement security measures to protect your data. However, no online transmission is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Third-Party Links
Our Site may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, so review their policies separately.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your data
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Restrict or object to data processing
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@smartvisaguide.com.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be posted here with the "Last Updated" date.
10. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy, email us at: