Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

VisaBeat ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website visabeat.com (the "Service").

Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Service. By using the Service, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage through analytics tools:

• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referral source (how you found us)
• Geographic location (country/region level)
• Device type, browser, and operating system
• Interactions with features (e.g., calculator usage, search queries)

We use PostHog and Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website and improve our service. These tools use cookies and similar technologies to collect this information. You can learn more about their privacy practices at posthog.com/privacy and Google's Privacy Policy.

Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Contact us via email
• Report an inaccuracy or provide feedback
• Subscribe to updates (if applicable)

This may include your name, email address, and the content of your message.

Information We Do NOT Collect

VisaBeat does not:

• Process visa applications or collect visa-related personal documents
• Require user accounts or registration
• Collect passport numbers, financial information, or sensitive personal data
• Use tracking cookies or cross-site tracking
• Build user profiles for advertising

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Understand how visitors use our website to improve content and user experience
• Identify popular visa guides and corridors to prioritize content updates
• Respond to your inquiries and feedback
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• Maintain the security and integrity of our website
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect analytics data and improve your experience.

Analytics Cookies:

• PostHog: Used to understand how visitors interact with our website, track page views, and analyze user behavior to improve our service
• Google Analytics: Used to collect information about website traffic, user demographics, and behavior patterns to help us understand our audience

Essential Cookies:

• Language preferences
• Session management

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website (e.g., hosting providers), bound by confidentiality agreements
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, legal process, or government request
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our users or the public
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with appropriate notice

6. Data Retention

Analytics data is retained in aggregate form and does not contain personal information. If you contact us, we retain your correspondence for as long as necessary to address your inquiry and for our records, unless you request deletion.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

For All Users

• Request information about data we hold about you
• Request deletion of any personal data we have collected
• Opt out of any marketing communications

For European Users (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate personal data
• Request erasure of your personal data
• Restrict processing of your personal data
• Data portability
• Object to processing
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

For California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

Under California law, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected about you
• Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom
• Say no to the sale of your personal information (we do not sell your data)
• Access your personal information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@visabeat.com.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect, including:

• HTTPS encryption for all connections
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal data
• Secure hosting infrastructure

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International Data Transfers

Our website is hosted in the United States. If you access our Service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in the European Economic Area). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to external websites, including government portals and embassy sites. This Privacy Policy applies only to our website. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@visabeat.com

General inquiries: hello@visabeat.com