Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 24, 2025
New Horizons Migration (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with integrity, transparency and respect. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and disclose your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information necessary to assess your situation, deliver migration services, and comply with legal and professional obligations.
1.1 Personal information you provide
- • Name, date of birth, nationality and contact details
- • Passport, identification documents and visa history
- • Relationship information (for partner/family visas)
- • Education, qualifications, work history and skills
- • Financial, business or employment records
- • Immigration documents, case files, evidence and supporting materials
- • Any other information relevant to your visa pathway
1.2 Sensitive information
In some cases, we may collect sensitive information such as health details, background checks or personal statements where required for your application. We only collect sensitive information with your consent or where permitted by law.
1.3 Information we collect automatically
When you use our website, we may automatically collect:
- • IP address
- • Browser type and device information
- • Pages visited and time spent on the site
- • Cookies and analytics data
2. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
- Assess your migration eligibility and legal position
- Provide advice, prepare applications and manage your case
- Verify identity and comply with regulatory obligations
- Communicate with you about your matter
- Improve our services and website
- Manage billing, payments and administration
- Meet our legal, professional and ethical responsibilities
We will never sell your information or use it for purposes unrelated to migration services without your consent.
3. How We Store Your Information
Your information is stored securely using a combination of:
- Encrypted digital systems
- Secure case management software
- Protected local servers and cloud environments
- Access controls and authentication measures
We retain information only as long as necessary to fulfil legal, professional and business requirements, including record-keeping obligations for migration practitioners and legal professionals.
4. Disclosure of Your Information
We may disclose your personal information to:
- The Department of Home Affairs
- Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT)
- Courts, law enforcement or government bodies
- Third-party experts (e.g., skills assessment authorities, translators)
- Professional advisers (e.g., accountants, lawyers)
- Technology and cloud service providers supporting our practice
We ensure that third parties handle your information in accordance with privacy and confidentiality standards. We will not share your information with overseas recipients unless necessary for your application or with your explicit consent.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate or outdated details
- Withdraw consent where applicable
- Request deletion of personal information where no longer required
- Ask how your information is being used or stored
To make a request, contact us using the details below.
6. Cookies and Website Tracking
Our website uses cookies and analytics tools to improve performance, security and user experience. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not function as intended.
7. Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure, including encryption, secure storage systems and staff confidentiality obligations. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
8. Third-Party Websites
Our website may link to external sites not operated by us. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. We encourage you to review their policies independently.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legislative changes or improvements to our services. The “Last updated” date at the top will indicate the most recent revision.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
hello@newhorizons.com.au
+61 2 9000 0000
Level 35, Tower One, 100 Barangaroo Avenue, Sydney NSW 2000