Gateway2World is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy
Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your
personal information when you use our website www.gateway2world.com
and Services.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We collect personal information when you:
- Submit enquiry forms or contact us
- Register for consultations or newsletters
- Engage our services
- Upload documents through our portal
This may include:
- Name, email address, phone number
- Residential address and country
- Date of birth and nationality
- Passport or visa details (when voluntarily provided)
- Professional and business information
- Financial information for immigration planning
- Family details for immigration applications
Non-Personal Information
We automatically collect through cookies and analytics:
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent
- IP addresses and location data
- Referral sources and search terms
- Website usage patterns
2. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal information based on:
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Consent: When you provide explicit consent for
specific purposes
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Contract Performance: To fulfill our service
obligations to you
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Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws
and regulations
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Legitimate Interests: To provide quality
immigration services and improve our offerings
3. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
- Respond to enquiries and provide requested Services
- Assess eligibility for immigration programs
- Prepare and manage immigration applications
- Communicate updates and required actions
- Personalize website experience
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Send relevant newsletters and program updates (with consent)
- Improve website functionality and Services
- Comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
- Maintain records for professional and legal purposes
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember preferences and settings
- Understand website usage patterns
- Improve functionality and user experience
- Analyze traffic and measure marketing effectiveness
- Provide personalized content
Cookie Types:
- Session cookies (temporary)
- Persistent cookies (stored longer-term)
- Third-party analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics)
You can control cookie preferences through browser settings.
Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
5. Disclosure of Information
We may share personal information with:
Service Providers:
- Immigration attorneys and legal professionals
- Document translation and attestation services
- Government-approved agents and facilitators
- Banking and financial institutions
- Technology service providers for website hosting
Legal Requirements:
- When required by law or legal process
- To comply with regulatory or government requests
- To protect our rights, property, or safety
- To enforce our Terms and Conditions
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In connection with business transfers (with appropriate
safeguards)
Important: We do not sell, rent, or lease your
personal data to third parties for their marketing purposes.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical
security measures including:
- Secure data encryption during transmission
- Access controls and authentication protocols
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Secure document storage systems
- Employee training on data protection
However, no online transmission or storage system is completely
secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot
guarantee absolute security against all potential threats.
7. International Data Transfers
Immigration services inherently involve international data transfers
as applications are submitted to foreign governments. We may
transfer your information to:
- Destination countries for immigration applications
- Countries where service providers are located
- Countries where government authorities require information
Where required, we ensure appropriate safeguards through:
- Standard contractual clauses
- Adequate data protection laws in recipient countries
- Your explicit consent for transfers
- Additional security measures for sensitive data
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information as necessary for:
Retention Periods:
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Active client files: Duration of engagement plus
7 years for professional compliance
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Inactive enquiries: 2 years for follow-up
opportunities
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Financial records: 7 years per Indian tax and
accounting laws
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Marketing communications: Until you unsubscribe
After retention periods expire, we securely delete or anonymize
personal information unless longer retention is required by law.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
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Access: Request access to personal information we
hold
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Correction: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
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Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject
to legal obligations)
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Objection: Object to or restrict certain
processing activities
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Withdrawal: Withdraw consent where processing is
based on consent
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Portability: Receive your data in portable format
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Complaint: Lodge complaints with data protection
authorities
Exercising Rights: Contact us at
enquiry@gateway2world.com. We will respond within reasonable timeframes as required by
applicable law, subject to identity verification and legal
limitations.
10. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without
parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected
information from a minor without proper consent, we will delete such
information promptly.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, government
portals, or service providers. We are not responsible for their
privacy practices, content, or security. This Privacy Policy applies
only to information collected through our website and Services. We
encourage you to review third-party privacy policies before
providing personal information.
12. Marketing Communications
We may send newsletters, program updates, and promotional materials
if you have provided consent or where permitted by law.
Opt-Out:
You can unsubscribe at any time by:
- Clicking unsubscribe links in emails
- Contacting enquiry@gateway2world.com
- Updating your communication preferences
Essential service-related communications regarding active
engagements will continue even if you opt out of marketing.
13. Data Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach that may pose risks to your rights and
freedoms, we will:
- Investigate the breach promptly
- Notify affected individuals without undue delay
- Notify relevant authorities as required by law
- Take steps to mitigate harm and prevent recurrence
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in
our practices, services, legal requirements, or technology. Updated
policies will be posted on our website with a revised effective
date. Material changes will be communicated through website notices
or email notifications. Your continued use after changes are posted
constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage
regular review of this policy.
15. Contact Information
For questions, clarifications, or requests relating to this Privacy
Policy or handling of your personal information:
Last Updated: January 2026