Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 4, 2026
We do not sell your personal data.
1. Who We Are
The VisaWizard is an AI-powered immigration assessment platform that helps individuals evaluate their eligibility for U.S. immigration pathways. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our service.
2. Information We Collect
- Name and email address provided at sign-up (including via Google OAuth)
- Resume content and professional information you submit for evaluation
- Payment details processed through Stripe (we do not store card numbers)
- Session identifiers to keep you logged in
- Basic usage data such as pages visited and features used
3. How We Use Your Data
- To provide and improve our assessment and evaluation services
- To process payments and manage your subscription or package
- To send transactional communications related to your account
- To maintain the security and integrity of our platform
4. Cookies
We use only essential session cookies required to keep you signed in. We do not use advertising, analytics, or tracking cookies.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _session_id | Maintains your authenticated session | Session (cleared when browser closes) |
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
- Stripe — payment processing. See stripe.com/privacy.
- Google OAuth — optional sign-in via Google. See policies.google.com/privacy.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party. We share data only with service providers necessary to operate our platform (Stripe for payments, Google for authentication) and only to the extent required to deliver those services.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active. If you request account closure, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or tax purposes.
8. Your Rights under GDPR (EU/EEA)
If you are located in the EU or EEA, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access — request a copy of the data we hold about you
- Rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure — request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restriction — request that we limit how we use your data
- Portability — receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Object — object to processing based on legitimate interests
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@thevisawizard.com.
9. Your Rights under CCPA (California)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:
- Right to Know — request disclosure of personal information we collect and how we use it
- Right to Know We Don't Sell — we do not sell your personal information
- Right to Non-Discrimination — we will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights
To submit a CCPA request, contact us at privacy@thevisawizard.com.
10. Data Security
We use HTTPS encryption for all data in transit, enforce strict access controls, and never store passwords in plain text. While we take commercially reasonable measures to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
11. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed at children under 13 (or under 16 for users in the EU/EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at privacy@thevisawizard.com.