Privacy Policy - Bahamas Immigration Department

This is the official website of The Bahamas Immigration Department. Please review our Terms
& Conditions. By using the Site, you agree to be bound by our Privacy Policy, which is
incorporated into these Terms of Use.

The Bahamas Immigration Department (“the Department”) is committed to ensuring that your
privacy is protected. The Department commits to follow the relevant laws with respect to privacy,
confidentiality, and data protection.

Any personal information you provide to us will be kept for as long as necessary to achieve the
purpose for which it is collected. If your personal information becomes a part of the Department’s
records, we will retain the information in accordance with the Office of the Data Protection
Commissioner.

What information does the Bahamas Immigration Department Collect?

Information you provide to us

We receive and store any information you provide to us through your application. With the
exception of credit card information, we may collect personal information which establishes your
identity such as your name, company/business name, and physical address, date of birth, email
address, telephone number and documents).

Information collected automatically

Whenever you access this site, we automatically receive and record information on our server logs
from your browser or device, which may include IP address and geographical location.

Requirements under the Data Protection Act

In accordance with the Bahamas Data Protection (Privacy of Personal Information) Act, 2003,
The Bahamas Immigration Department covenants the following:

• The data collected and or retained shall be kept only for lawful purposes;
• The data shall not be used or disclosed in any manner incompatible with the purpose for
  which it has been collected;
• The data shall not be kept for longer than is necessary for that purpose or those purposes,
  except in the case of personal data kept for historical, statistical or research purposes;
• Appropriate security measures shall be taken against unauthorized access to, or alteration,
  disclosure or destruction of, the data and against their accidental loss or destruction
• Financial data that is collected is used to check the users’ qualification for registration and to
  bill the user with respect to the option(s) selected.
• Data will not be shared, distributed or otherwise transferred in any way with other agencies
  without the prior advanced notice to users, except where it’s release is appropriate to comply
  with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others’ rights, property or safety.
  

Social Media & Third Party Website Policy and Notice

Occasionally, at our discretion, we may include or offer third-party services on this site. These
third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies that are not owned or controlled
by the Department.

The Bahamas Immigration Department may generally use its Facebook page for the purpose of
external relations, communications, information and/or public dialogue. Facebook is a third-party
social networking platforms and are governed by its respective private policies.

You agree that the Bahamas Immigration Department has no control over, and assumes no
responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party web sites or services.

You further acknowledge and agree that the Bahamas Immigration Department shall not be
responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused
by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods, services or activities
available on or through any such web sites or services. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity
of our site and welcome any feedback about these sites.

We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party
web sites or services that you visit.