Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains exactly what personal data we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect and use it.
SAM Visa is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all clients and website users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information.
By using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We will never sell, share, or use your data in a way that is not described in this document without your explicit consent.
🔒 SAM Visa is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and complies fully with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
We may collect the following categories of personal data when you use our services or visit our website:
Your data is used only for the purposes described below. We process your data on the legal bases of contract performance, legal obligation, and legitimate interests.
We will never use your data for unsolicited marketing without your explicit consent. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us at info@samvisauk.com.
We only share your data with trusted third parties where it is necessary to provide our services. We may share data with:
✅ We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party for marketing or commercial purposes. Ever.
We take the security of your personal data very seriously and implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect it from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
⚠️ While we implement robust security measures, no system is 100% secure. If you suspect any unauthorised access to your data, please contact us immediately at info@samvisauk.com.
We retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary to:
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and help us understand how the site is used. Below is a summary of the types of cookies we may use:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for the website to function (e.g. session management, form submissions) | Session |
| Analytics | Helps us understand website traffic and user behaviour (e.g. Google Analytics) | Up to 2 years |
| Functional | Remembers your preferences and settings to enhance your experience | Up to 1 year |
| Marketing | Used to deliver relevant advertisements (e.g. Google Ads) — only with your consent | Up to 90 days |
You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of this website.
Under UK data protection laws (UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@samvisauk.com. We will respond within 30 days. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
Our website may contain links to external websites, including embassy portals, government sites, and partner services.
SAM Visa is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or technology.
Any updates will be published on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. For significant changes, we may also notify registered users by email. Continued use of our services after changes are published constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
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Privacy Contact
For all privacy-related questions, data requests, or complaints about how we handle your personal data, please contact us directly.
Also read our Terms & Conditions
Understand the terms that govern your use of our services.