Who We Are

Fast Visa Consult is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your information when you use our website, contact us, or engage our visa and immigration support services.

Fast Visa Consult complies with applicable UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

For the purpose of data protection law, Fast Visa Consult may act as the data controller for the personal information we collect and process in connection with our services.

Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

• Identity Data: full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport details, identification documents, and photographs where required for visa or immigration purposes.
• Contact Data: email address, phone number, residential address, postal address, and emergency contact details where applicable.
• Immigration and Travel Data: visa history, travel history, immigration status in the UK, previous refusals, intended travel dates, destination country, accommodation details, employment details, education details, family details, and supporting documents required for your application.
• Financial Data: payment records, invoices, transaction details, bank statements or financial evidence provided for visa application purposes. We do not store full debit or credit card details.
• Special Category Data: in some cases, we may process sensitive information such as health information, biometric appointment details, family circumstances, or other information required by immigration authorities, embassies, consulates, or visa application centres.

Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, website usage data, and cookie data.

How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To assess your visa eligibility and provide appropriate guidance
• To prepare, review, and support your visa or immigration application
• To communicate with you regarding your enquiry, case, documents, appointments, or service updates
• To complete application forms, prepare document checklists, draft cover letters, and organise supporting documents
• To process payments, issue invoices, and maintain financial records
• To comply with legal, regulatory, accounting, and professional obligations
• To prevent fraud, verify documents, and protect the integrity of our services
• To improve our website, customer service, and internal processes using aggregated or anonymised data
• To respond to complaints, disputes, or lawful requests from authorities

Legal Basis for Processing

We only process your personal data where we have a lawful basis to do so. This may include:

Contract: where processing is necessary to provide the service you requested.

• Consent: where you have given clear permission for us to process specific information, such as certain sensitive documents or optional communications.
• Legal obligation: where we need to process your data to comply with applicable laws, regulations, accounting duties, or official requirements.
• Legitimate interests: where processing is necessary for the operation, security, improvement, and protection of our business and services, provided your rights do not override those interests.

Data Sharing

We only share your personal data where necessary for the purpose of providing our services, processing your application, meeting legal obligations, or operating our business.

We may share your data with trusted third parties, including:

The UK Home Office or relevant UK government departments where applicable

• Relevant embassies, consulates, immigration authorities, and visa application centres
• Schengen member state authorities where required for Schengen visa applications
• Irish immigration authorities where required for Ireland visa applications
• Secure document management platforms
• Payment processors and financial service providers
• Professional advisers, such as accountants, legal advisers, or compliance consultants
• Translation providers, courier providers, appointment platforms, or other service providers where necessary for your application

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

International Data Transfers

Because visa and immigration applications may involve embassies, consulates, immigration authorities, and service providers outside the United Kingdom, your personal data may be transferred internationally where required for your application.

Where we transfer personal data outside the UK, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, where required by law.

Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Access to your personal data is limited to authorised staff, consultants, or service providers who need the information to perform their duties. We also expect third-party service providers to protect your data and use it only for the agreed purpose.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including providing services, maintaining records, complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and protecting our business interests.

Typically, client records may be retained for up to 6 years after completion of services, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. After this period, personal data will be securely deleted, anonymised, or archived where appropriate.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
• Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal or contractual obligations
• Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
• Object to processing where we rely on legitimate interests
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Request transfer of your data where applicable
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise your rights, please contact us at:

info@fastvisaconsult.com

We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, understand website usage, and support website performance.

Some cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. Others may be used for analytics, preferences, or marketing purposes where applicable. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or through our cookie consent tool where available.

For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

Marketing Communications

We may contact you with service updates, relevant information, or marketing communications where permitted by law. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe option where provided.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services. Fast Visa Consult is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.

Children’s Data

Our services are generally intended for adults. However, we may process children’s personal data where it is necessary for a family, dependent, student, or immigration application. In such cases, the information must be provided by a parent, guardian, or authorised representative.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, legal obligations, or data protection practices. Any updates will be posted on this website, and the revised version will apply from the date it is published.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

info@fastvisaconsult.com