How UK Visa Blog collects, uses, and protects your data — and the rights you hold over it.
UK Visa Blog itself does not use cookies to track personal information or analyse your behaviour. Third-party services — Google AdSense and Google Analytics — set cookies to personalise ads, analyse traffic, and improve your browsing experience. Consent is collected and managed through Google AdSense’s Privacy & Messaging tool, and you can change your preferences at any time.
Your Privacy
Cookies & Data Collection
What Cookies Are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by websites you visit. They make your interactions with our site more efficient and help us improve our services.
Third-Party Cookies
Cookies used through our site by Google AdSense and Google Analytics deliver targeted advertising and gather anonymised data on how visitors interact with our pages.
Consent Regulations
In compliance with the GDPR, ePrivacy Directive (EPD), and US state laws — CPRA (California), CPA (Colorado), and VCDPA (Virginia) — consent is managed for users across the EEA, UK, and applicable US states.
Managing Your Consent
Google AdSense’s Privacy & Messaging tool, accessible from our website, lets you customise and control the cookies and data processed during your visits — at any time. See Google AdSense cookie usage and consent.
Your Data Protection Rights
Under GDPR, EPD, and US state privacy regulations, you hold the following rights over your personal data:
| Right | What it means |
|---|---|
| Access | The right to access the personal data we process about you. |
| Rectification | The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data. |
| Erasure | The right to request deletion of your data where applicable. |
| Restrict Processing | The right to request that we limit the processing of your data. |
| Object | The right to object to the processing of your data in certain circumstances. |
| Data Portability | The right to receive the data you provided to us in a structured, commonly used format. |
To exercise any of these rights, use the contact details below or submit an enquiry through our contact page. If you believe your data rights have not been respected, you may also lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Google Analytics (GA4) Cookies
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our site, which helps us improve user experience and optimise our content. GA4 collects anonymous data through three cookies:
| Cookie | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes users & sessions | After 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes users | After 24 hours |
| _gat | Throttles request rate | After 1 minute |
For details on how Google Analytics processes data, see Google Analytics data practices.
Privacy Queries & Contact
Email: info@ukvisa.blog
Address: Totara Park House, 34–36 Gray’s Inn Road, London WC1X 8HR
Phone: +44 (0) 203 909 8399
We respond to privacy queries within 1–2 working days.
Last updated: 11 June 2026. Thank you for visiting UK Visa Blog — your privacy is our top priority, and we are committed to protecting it.