Privacy Policy for Bahrain eVisa Application Service - Secure data protection

Privacy Policy

Your privacy and data security are our top priorities throughout the Bahrain eVisa application process

Introduction

Welcome to our Privacy Policy. This document explains how we collect, use, process, and protect your personal information when you apply for a Bahrain eVisa through our service. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of privacy and data protection in accordance with international data protection regulations.

By using our Bahrain eVisa application service, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to read this document carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.

Last Updated: This Privacy Policy was last updated on January 13, 2026. We may update this policy from time to time, and we will notify you of any significant changes.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you apply for a Bahrain eVisa, we collect the following personal information:

  • ✓ Full name as it appears on your passport
  • ✓ Date of birth and place of birth
  • ✓ Nationality and citizenship information
  • ✓ Gender and marital status
  • ✓ Passport details (number, issue date, expiry date)
  • ✓ Contact information (email address, phone number)
  • ✓ Residential address and occupation

Travel Information

To process your Bahrain eVisa application, we also collect travel-related information:

  • ✓ Planned arrival and departure dates
  • ✓ Accommodation details in Bahrain
  • ✓ Purpose of visit (tourism, business, family)
  • ✓ Flight booking information
  • ✓ Previous travel history (if applicable)

Documents Uploaded

During the application process, you will need to upload certain required documents:

  • ✓ Passport copy (bio-data page)
  • ✓ Recent passport photograph
  • ✓ Supporting documents (hotel bookings, invitation letters)
  • ✓ Additional documents for specific visa types

Payment Information

When you pay the Bahrain eVisa fees, we collect:

  • ✓ Payment method details (encrypted)
  • ✓ Billing address
  • ✓ Transaction reference numbers
  • ✓ Payment confirmation receipts

Note: We do not store complete credit card numbers. All payment processing is handled through secure, PCI-DSS compliant payment gateways.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

Visa Processing

To submit and process your Bahrain eVisa application with the relevant Bahraini immigration authorities. This includes verifying your information and ensuring compliance with visa requirements.

Communication

To communicate with you regarding your application status, send confirmation emails, and provide updates about your eVisa application status.

Customer Support

To respond to your inquiries through our customer support channels and provide assistance throughout the application process.

Payment Processing

To process your payment for the eVisa application fees and issue receipts for your records.

Legal Compliance

To comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests from authorities, and prevent fraud or illegal activities.

Service Improvement

To analyze and improve our service quality, website functionality, and user experience based on aggregated, anonymized data.

Data Protection and Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Our security practices include:

Technical Security Measures

  • SSL/TLS Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using industry-standard 256-bit SSL certificates
  • Secure Data Storage: Personal information is stored on secure servers with restricted access and regular security audits
  • Firewall Protection: Advanced firewall systems protect our infrastructure from cyber threats
  • Regular Security Updates: Our systems are regularly updated with the latest security patches

Organizational Security Measures

  • Access Control: Only authorized personnel have access to personal data, limited to what is necessary for their duties
  • Employee Training: Our staff receives regular training on data protection and privacy best practices
  • Confidentiality Agreements: All employees sign strict confidentiality agreements
  • Data Minimization: We collect only the information necessary for processing your visa application

Data Retention: We retain your personal information for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Typically, application data is retained for 5 years from the date of submission, unless a longer retention period is required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

Sharing Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

Government Authorities

Your personal information is shared with the Kingdom of Bahrain immigration authorities for the purpose of processing your eVisa application. This is essential for completing the visa application process and is done in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

When you apply for a Bahrain eVisa, whether for tourism, business, or other purposes, your data is transmitted securely to the relevant Bahraini government departments.

Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform and providing services to you. These may include:

  • ✓ Payment processors for handling transactions
  • ✓ Cloud hosting providers for data storage
  • ✓ Email service providers for communication
  • ✓ Customer support platforms

These service providers are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, such as:

  • ✓ Court orders or subpoenas
  • ✓ Legal proceedings or investigations
  • ✓ Protection of our rights, property, or safety
  • ✓ Prevention of fraud or illegal activities

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will notify you of any such change and ensure that the new entity continues to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Your Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information. Depending on your location and applicable data protection laws, these rights may include:

Right to Access

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and receive a copy of this data.

Right to Rectification

You can request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we have about you.

Right to Erasure

Under certain circumstances, you may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.

Right to Restriction

You may request restriction of processing of your personal information in certain situations.

Right to Portability

You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and transmit it to another controller.

Right to Object

You can object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this Privacy Policy. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Important Note: Some requests may not be honored if they conflict with legal obligations or legitimate business interests, such as maintaining records for ongoing visa applications or complying with government requirements.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and improve our service. A cookie is a small text file that is stored on your device when you visit our website.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies.
  • Functional Cookies: These cookies allow us to remember your preferences and settings to provide a more personalized experience.
  • Analytics Cookies: We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website, which helps us improve our service. This data is collected in an aggregated, anonymized form.
  • Performance Cookies: These cookies help us measure and improve the performance of our website by collecting information about page load times and error messages.

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • ✓ View what cookies are stored on your device
  • ✓ Delete cookies individually or all at once
  • ✓ Block third-party cookies
  • ✓ Block all cookies from specific websites
  • ✓ Block all cookies entirely

Note: Blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our website and prevent you from completing your Bahrain eVisa application.

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.

International Data Transfers

When you apply for a Bahrain eVisa, your personal information may be transferred to and processed in the Kingdom of Bahrain and other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

We take appropriate measures to ensure that your personal information remains protected and is processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy, regardless of where it is transferred. This includes:

  • ✓ Using secure data transfer protocols and encryption
  • ✓ Ensuring service providers comply with data protection standards
  • ✓ Implementing contractual safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses
  • ✓ Conducting regular audits of data processing activities

By submitting your information through our service, you acknowledge and consent to the transfer of your data to Bahrain for visa processing purposes.

Children's Privacy

Our Bahrain eVisa application service is intended for use by adults (18 years and older) who are applying for visas on behalf of themselves or minors under their care. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 without parental consent.

When a parent or legal guardian applies for a Bahrain eVisa for a minor child, they must provide the child's personal information as part of the application. By doing so, the parent or guardian confirms that they have the authority to provide this information and consent to its processing as described in this Privacy Policy.

If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child without proper parental consent, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information from our systems.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make changes, we will:

  • ✓ Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy
  • ✓ Notify you of significant changes via email (if we have your email address)
  • ✓ Post a notice on our website homepage for major updates
  • ✓ Provide you with the opportunity to review the updated policy

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of our Bahrain eVisa application service after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

Significant Changes: If we make material changes that significantly affect your rights or how we use your personal information, we will provide more prominent notice and may seek your explicit consent where required by law.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and transparently.

Get in Touch

You can reach our data protection team through the following channels:

  • Email: privacy@evisabahrain.com
  • Customer Support: Visit our Contact Us page
  • Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 5 business days

When contacting us about your personal data, please provide sufficient information to help us identify your application and verify your identity. This helps us protect your information and respond accurately to your request.

Related Resources

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Privacy Policy Summary

This Privacy Policy outlines our commitment to protecting your personal information during the Bahrain eVisa application process. By choosing our service, you can trust that:

  • ✓ Your personal data is collected only for legitimate visa processing purposes
  • ✓ All information is transmitted and stored using industry-standard encryption and security measures
  • ✓ We do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes
  • ✓ You have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal information
  • ✓ Our service complies with international data protection regulations
  • ✓ We are transparent about how we use cookies and tracking technologies

Whether you're applying for a Bahrain eVisa as a US citizen, UK citizen, Indian citizen, or from any other eligible country, your privacy is protected throughout the entire process.

We continuously review and update our privacy practices to ensure we meet the highest standards of data protection. Your trust is important to us, and we are committed to safeguarding your personal information at every step of your visa application journey.