Privacy Policy
We strive to provide a secure and transparent service. Here's how we handle your data.
Data Protection and Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 8th July 2024
Last Updated: 8th July 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to Why Wait Italy ("we," "our," "us"). We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
This Data Protection and Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website whywaititaly.com (the "Site") and use our services.
This policy applies to personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant EU legislation.
2. Data Controller
For the purposes of the GDPR and other relevant data protection laws, the data controller is Why Wait Italy, located at Gordon NSW 2072 Australia.
3. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following data about you:
Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, date of birth, nationality, passport details, and other identification documents.
Financial Information: Payment details, bank account information.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform, and other technology on the devices you use to access this website.
Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, products, and services.
Marketing and Communications Data: Your preferences in receiving marketing from us and your communication preferences.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect in the following ways:
To Provide Services: Processing your visa and citizenship applications, and providing related consultancy services.
To Manage Payments: Handling payments and transactions related to our services.
To Communicate: Sending you updates, newsletters, and information regarding your applications.
To Improve Our Services: Analysing data to improve our website, services, and user experience.
To Comply with Legal Obligations: Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
5. Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your personal data with:
Service Providers: Third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, and customer service.
Legal Authorities: If required by law, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our clients or others.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal data may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
6. Security of Your Information
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, use, or disclosure.
These measures include encryption, access controls, and secure data storage.
7. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain conditions.
Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data.
Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request the transfer of your personal data to another party.
Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes.
Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have given consent to the processing of your personal data, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the 'Contact Us' button with the link below.
8. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
9. International Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than the country in which you are resident. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. We will take all necessary measures to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this privacy policy.
10. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve our site. For detailed information on the cookies we use and the purposes for which we use them, see our Cookie Policy.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time in response to changing legal, technical, or business developments. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on our website. You are advised to review this privacy policy periodically for any changes.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us using the 'Contact Us' button with the link below.