At RAK Virtual Work Experience UK, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you share with us in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Information We Collect
We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us when you use our services, including but not limited to:
Name
Contact information (email, phone number)
Address
Passport or visa information
Employment history
Educational background
Financial details (e.g., for processing payments)
We may also collect sensitive personal data and other information essential to assist with your engagement with our services.

2. How We Use Your Information
We will only use your personal data where we have a lawful basis to do so, which includes:
Providing Services: To help you relocate to the UK for work, study, or business purposes.
Legal Compliance: To comply with immigration laws and assist with visa applications.
Communication: To respond to your inquiries, provide updates on your application, and handle customer service matters.
Internal Business Purposes: For research, analysis, and service improvement.

3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted partners when necessary to fulfil our services, such as:
Legal Partners: Immigration lawyers for visa processing.
Service Providers: Organizations that help us manage our operations, like IT support or payment processors.
Government Authorities: When required by law for immigration or tax purposes.
In such cases, we ensure that these third parties are GDPR-compliant and protect your data in accordance with this policy.

4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
Secure servers
Encryption of sensitive data
Restricted access to personal data
However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, so while we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you.
Rectify any inaccurate or incomplete information.
Erase your data (right to be forgotten) under certain conditions.
Restrict or object to the processing of your data.
Data portability to transfer your data to another provider.
Withdraw consent at any time, where we rely on your consent for processing.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at client@richardandknightuk.com

6. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Once your data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted.

7. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The latest version will always be available on our website.

9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
RAK Virtual Work Experience UK
Email: client@richardandknightuk.com