Introduction
Welcome to Sand and Sneakers (SNS), a distinguished travel and immigration consultancy specializing in visa processing, work permits, relocation services, and international travel assistance. Protecting your privacy is a priority for us, and this policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information. By using our website (sandnsnkrs.com), you agree to the terms stated herein.
Information We Collect
User Comments and Interactions
When you leave a comment on our website, we collect the data entered in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser user agent, to assist with spam detection.
Your email address may be converted into an anonymized hash and sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture will be visible alongside your comment.
Media Uploads
If you upload images to our website, we advise you to remove any embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may be able to extract location information from uploaded images.
Use of Cookies
We utilize cookies to improve user experience and website functionality. These include:
Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
Login Cookies: When you visit our login page, a temporary cookie is set to check browser compatibility. Once logged in, cookies save login credentials for two days, while screen display settings are stored for a year. Selecting “Remember Me” extends the login session for two weeks.
Editing Cookies: If you edit or publish content, a cookie storing the post ID is created, expiring after one day.
Embedded Content from External Websites
Our site may include embedded content such as videos, images, and articles from third-party websites. Such content behaves as if you have visited the external site directly, meaning it may collect data, use cookies, and track interactions, especially if you have an account and are logged into that website.
How We Share Your Data
We do not sell or trade your personal information. However, we may share data with:
Third-Party Service Providers: To facilitate visa processing, travel bookings, and document verification.
Payment Processors: To handle financial transactions securely.
Government Authorities: When legally required for immigration, customs, or regulatory compliance.
Legal and Security Obligations: To prevent fraud, enforce our policies, and protect against security risks.
Data Retention Policy
We retain personal data based on necessity and legal requirements:
Comments and related metadata are stored indefinitely to streamline approval for future comments.
Registered users (if applicable) can access, edit, or delete their data at any time, except for their username.
Website administrators can also modify user details as needed.
Your Data Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Access and Export: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Deletion Requests: You can request the removal of your personal data, except where retention is required by law.
Consent Withdrawal: If applicable, you may withdraw consent for data processing at any time.
International Data Transfers
As SNS operates globally, your personal data may be transferred across international borders in compliance with relevant data protection laws. We employ robust security measures to protect your data during transfers.
Security Measures
To safeguard your personal information, we implement:
SSL encryption for secure transactions.
Restricted access to sensitive information.
Compliance with international data protection standards.
Automated Spam Protection
To ensure a secure browsing experience, visitor comments may be processed through an automated spam detection service.
Policy Updates
SNS reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in regulations, technology, or company practices. We encourage users to review this policy regularly.
Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us:
Sand and Sneakers
Email: help@sandnsnkrs.com