Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2026
First Migration Limited is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
By using our website or engaging our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
First Migration Limited
83 Victoria Street
London
SW1H 0HW
United Kingdom
Company Registration Number: [insert if shown publicly]
Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) Registration Number: F200700083
First Migration is regulated by the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) under the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.
For the purposes of UK GDPR, First Migration Limited is the Data Controller of your personal data.
Contact:
Email: contact@firstmigration.com
Telephone: 0203 178 2048
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
Website Enquiries
• Name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Immigration enquiry details
• IP address and device data
Client Files (Immigration Applications)
• Full name
• Date of birth
• Nationality
• Address
• Passport details
• Immigration history
• Financial documents (e.g. payslips, bank statements)
• Relationship evidence
• Application forms and supporting documents
We only collect information necessary to provide immigration advice and representation.
3. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:
• Contractual necessity – to provide immigration advice and representation
• Legal obligation – to comply with regulatory requirements (IAA, Home Office)
• Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our services
• Consent – where required (e.g. marketing communications)
We use your information to:
• Provide immigration advice and representation
• Prepare and submit visa applications
• Communicate with the Home Office or relevant authorities
• Respond to enquiries
• Improve website performance
• Meet regulatory audit requirements
We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.
5. Data Sharing
We may share your data with:
• The UK Home Office (for application submission)
• The Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) for regulatory audit purposes
• Secure third-party IT providers supporting our systems
• Payment providers (where applicable)
All third parties are required to process data securely and lawfully.
6. Data Retention
We retain client files for up to six years in accordance with regulatory and legal requirements.
After this period, data is securely deleted or anonymised.
We regularly review retention periods to ensure compliance.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including:
• Secure server environments
• SSL encryption
• Access controls
• Secure document storage
• Regular system monitoring
While no internet transmission is completely secure, we take reasonable steps to protect your data once received.
8. International Transfers
Where data is transferred outside the United Kingdom, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:
• Adequacy regulations
• Standard contractual clauses
• Secure encrypted systems
9. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the right to:
• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request erasure (where applicable)
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent (where applicable)
Subject access requests are free of charge.
We aim to respond within one month.
To exercise your rights, contact:
contact@firstmigration.com
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with:
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
https://ico.org.uk
10. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and analyse website performance.
For full details, please see our Cookie Policy.
11. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
12. Children
Our services are not directed at children under 16 without parental involvement.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The most recent version will always be available on our website.
