Maldives Immigration cooperates with government and law enforcement officials to enforce and
comply with the laws and regulations of Maldives. We may disclose user information to
government or law enforcement officials as necessary or appropriate to respond to claims,
legal procedures, and to prevent or stop any illegal, unethical, or legally actionable
activity, in compliance with the laws and regulations of Maldives.
Information We Collect
Personal Identification
Information: Passport details, work visa
details, and other government-issued identification for individuals.
Biometric
Data: Photographs or biometric data for facial recognition
used to verify identity.
Other Immigration
Information: Any documents or identification data
required for immigration verification, such as travel documents, entry/exit records, or
immigration status.
Device
Information: Information about the devices used to connect to
our website, portal, or software, including IP addresses, browser and operating systems,
and geographical locations.
Usage Data:
Data regarding user habits and preferences, such as time
spent on the website and visit frequency.
How We Use Your Information
To Process Your
Requested Services: Personal information provided is
used to process requested services and shared with relevant authorities for required
purposes.
Immigration
Enforcement: To verify the identity and legal status of
individuals entering or residing in Maldives.
Compliance with
Immigration Laws: Ensuring only legally authorized
individuals are allowed entry or stay.
Facial Recognition
Processing: Identifying individuals without legal
documents by using facial recognition technology.
Communication: Responding to emails, addressing requests, answering
questions, and notifying users about the statuses of their requests.
Improving
Services: Analyzing data to improve user experience and the
services offered.
Permanent Record for
Immigration Authority: Data transmitted to
Maldives Immigration Authority for further processing and permanent storage.
How We Share Your Information
Maldives Immigration
Authority: All collected data is transmitted to
the Maldives Immigration Authority for permanent storage and ownership in compliance
with Maldives immigration laws.
No Third-Party
Sharing: Data is not shared with third-party companies
or external entities.
Data Retention and Deletion
Permanent
Storage: Personal and biometric data is stored permanently by
the Maldives Immigration Authority in compliance with immigration laws.
Temporary Data
Handling: Facial recognition data is temporarily stored
for processing and securely deleted from the app’s systems after verification.
No Deletion of
Data: Due to legal obligations, data cannot be deleted
and is retained for record-keeping, enforcement, and compliance purposes.
Data Security
Secure
Transmission: All data is securely transmitted to the Maldives
Immigration Authority.
Compliance with
Security Standards: We adhere to data protection
measures and security protocols for handling sensitive personal and biometric data.
Your Privacy Rights
Data Retention by
Maldives Immigration: Data collected through the app
is stored permanently with Maldives Immigration Authority and is under their control.
No Deletion
Requests: Under Maldives immigration laws, data cannot be
deleted or modified once collected and transmitted. Concerns regarding data should be
directed to Maldives Immigration.
Privacy Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page, and the
"Effective Date" will be updated. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed
about how we handle your data.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or comments about this Privacy Policy or our services, please
contact us at: [email protected]