Privacy Policy

Effective date: September 2026  ·  Systems Policy Institute / VisaWatch

1. What We Collect

Email addresses — If you subscribe to VisaWatch updates, we collect your email address solely to send you updates about visa policy developments and VisaWatch publications. We do not sell, share, or transfer your email address to third parties.

Analytics data — This site uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect anonymised usage data including pages visited, time on page, device type, and general geographic region. This data is aggregated and used solely to improve the site. Google’s privacy policy governs data processed by GA4.

2. Cookies

GA4 uses cookies to distinguish users and sessions. These are analytical cookies only. We do not use advertising, tracking, or profiling cookies.

3. Data Retention

Email addresses are retained until you request removal. Analytics data is retained in accordance with Google Analytics default retention settings (up to 14 months).

4. Your Rights

You may request removal of your email address at any time by emailing visawatchorg@gmail.com. If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under GDPR including the right to access, correct, and erase your personal data.

5. International Users

This site is operated from the United States. If you access it from outside the US, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the US. By using the site, you consent to this transfer.

6. Children

This site is not directed at children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

7. Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Questions? Contact us at visawatchorg@gmail.com