PRIVACY POLICYGENERAL PROVISIONSThis Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as the "Policy") is published by ICC CONSUL LLP (Limited Liability Partnership, registration number OC455597), with its registered office at STONEY WORKS, 8 STONEY LANE, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM SE19 3BD (hereinafter "Operator", "we", "us", "our").This Policy is prepared in accordance with:
UK legislation: UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018);
EU legislation: General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR 2016/679);
Hong Kong law: Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, Cap. 486 (PDPO).
This Policy applies to all personal data processed through the website https://consul.online (the "Website"), as well as through email, messaging platforms, contact forms, and other digital communication channels.DEFINITIONS
"Personal Data" — any information relating directly or indirectly to an identified or identifiable individual (data subject).
"Processing" — any operation performed on personal data, including collection, storage, use, transfer, and deletion.
"User" / "you" — a natural or legal person using the Website or the Operator's services.
"Automatic Data" — data automatically transmitted by the User's device when accessing the Website (IP address, cookies, browser, referrer, etc.).
DATA WE PROCESSWe collect only the data necessary to provide services, including:
Full name;
Contact details (phone number, email);
Passport or other identification documents;
Date and place of birth, citizenship;
Residential address;
Marital status;
Employment and/or education information;
Payment confirmation details;
Automatic data through cookies and analytics;
Information about children or spouses (if provided).
PURPOSES OF PROCESSING
Account registration and maintenance;
Document preparation;
Appointment scheduling;
Legal and consular consultations;
Notification about application status;
Website improvement (analytics);
Legal and accounting purposes.
LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING
Performance of a contract with the data subject;
Voluntary consent;
Compliance with legal obligations;
Legitimate interests pursued by the Operator.
DATA SECURITYWe implement technical, administrative, and physical safeguards, including encryption (TLS 1.2+), access control, and audits. Data is stored for up to 3 months after the service is completed unless a longer period is required.DATA TRANSFERS7.1 Local storage: servers located in the EEA, the UK, and/or Hong Kong. 7.2 Cross-border transfers: permitted only with adequate safeguards (European Commission or ICO decisions, SCCs, or user consent).DATA SUBJECT RIGHTS
Right of access;
Right to rectification;
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten");
Right to restrict processing;
Right to data portability;
Right to object to processing;
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority;
Right to withdraw consent.
EXERCISING YOUR RIGHTSRequests can be submitted via the form at https://consul.online/. A response will be provided within 30 days after identity verification.COMPLAINTS AND SUPERVISORY AUTHORITIES