
Privacy Notice
Last Updated: 6 June 2025
Website Privacy Notice
This Privacy Notice explains how Imigrationist LLC Belgrade ( “Immigrationist”, "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal data when you visit or use our website immigrationist.io (the "Site"). We are committed to safeguarding your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (collectively, "Data Protection Laws"). By using the Site, you agree to this Privacy Notice.
If you do not agree with this Privacy Notice, please stop using the Site. For accessibility formats (e.g., audio, large print, braille), contact us using the details below.
About Us
We are Immigrationist, a company registered in Serbia, with registration number 22100696. Our registered office is at Jurija Gagarina 231, Belgrade, Serbia. We provide immigration and relocation services, including visa applications and consultations.
Contact Us:
Email: info@immigrationist.io
Data Protection Officer: mv@immigrationist.io
Personal Data We Collect
We collect personal data to operate the Site and provide our services:
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Data You Provide: Name, email address, phone number, or other information submitted via forms or inquiries.
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Immigration-Related Data: Passport details, visa information, or other documents if you engage our services through the Site.
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Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the Site, collected automatically.
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Cookies: Data collected via cookies or similar technologies to enhance functionality and analyse usage).
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We may also receive data from third parties, such as immigration authorities or service providers, if relevant to your inquiries.
How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes and legal bases under UK GDPR:
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To Operate the Site: Process inquiries or provide information (legitimate interests, Article 6(1)(f)).
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To Provide Services: Handle immigration-related requests initiated via the Site (contractual necessity, Article 6(1)(b)).
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To Send Marketing: Share updates or promotions, with your consent (Article 6(1)(a)).
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To Improve the Site: Analyse usage to enhance functionality (legitimate interests, Article 6(1)(f)).
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To Comply with Law: Meet legal obligations, such as record-keeping (legal obligation, Article 6(1)(c)).
For special category data (e.g., nationality), we rely on explicit consent (Article 9(2)(a)) or substantial public interest (Article 9(2)(g)).
Sharing Your Personal Data
We may share your personal data with:
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Service Providers: Trusted vendors (e.g., IT or analytics providers) acting as data processors under UK GDPR-compliant agreements.
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Immigration Authorities: UK Home Office or embassies, if required for service inquiries.
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Legal Compliance: Regulators or law enforcement, if required by law.
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Business Transfers: Acquiring entities in case of a merger or sale, with appropriate safeguards.
We do not sell your personal data.
International Data Transfers
If we transfer your personal data outside the UK or EEA (e.g., to immigration authorities), we use UK-approved safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions, to ensure compliance with UK GDPR. Contact us at info@immigrationist.io for details.
Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
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Rectification: Correct inaccurate data.
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Erasure: Request deletion, subject to legal obligations.
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Restriction: Limit processing in certain cases.
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Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format.
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Objection: Object to processing for marketing or legitimate interests.
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Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing or other consented uses.
To exercise these rights, email info@immigrationist.io. We will respond within one month, extendable by two months for complex requests.
AI and Data Protection
We use AI to assist with visa applications, but all final decisions are reviewed by experts, ensuring no solely automated decisions with legal effects. We ensure fairness and transparency in AI use.
Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures, such as encryption and access controls, to protect your personal data. However, no system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary, e.g., inquiry data for 12 months or longer if required by law (e.g., immigration records for 6 years, post case closure completion). Data is then securely deleted or anonymised.
Third-Party Links
The Site may link to third-party websites (e.g., immigration portals). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before sharing data.
Changes to This Privacy Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on the Site, and we may notify you via email. Check the “Last Updated” date for the latest version.
Complaints
If you are unhappy with our data practices, contact us at info@immigrationist.io. We will address your concerns promptly.