Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 2026

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:

  • Consent: When you provide explicit consent for specific purposes
  • Contract Performance: To fulfill our service obligations to you
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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:

  • Active client files: Duration of engagement plus 7 years for professional compliance
  • Inactive enquiries: 2 years for follow-up opportunities
  • Financial records: 7 years per Indian tax and accounting laws
  • 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:

  • Access: Request access to personal information we hold
  • Correction: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
  • Objection: Object to or restrict certain processing activities
  • Withdrawal: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
  • Portability: Receive your data in portable format
  • 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:

Gateway2World

C-101/102, Lajpat Nagar, Part-1 New Delhi – 110024, India

Email: enquiry@gateway2world.com

Last Updated: January 2026