Privacy policy
This Privacy Policy establishes the comprehensive framework through which American Visa Solutions, hereafter referred to as the Consultant, collects, utilizes, maintains, and protects the personal information of users accessing this platform from the United States, China, India, and other international jurisdictions. By utilizing these services, the user acknowledges that the Consultant, founded by Stephen Liu, a former U.S. Consular Officer with experience in Guangzhou and Shanghai, acts as the primary data controller for all information processed in relation to visa interview preparation and strategy coaching. The Consultant collects various categories of personal data necessary to provide professional services, including identifying information such as names and contact details, as well as sensitive immigration-related data including passport details, visa application history, educational background, employment records, and drafts of the DS-160 nonimmigrant visa application. This information is utilized strictly for the purpose of fulfilling the service contract, which includes identifying potential consular concerns, organizing interview responses, and providing personalized communication coaching based on former officer expertise.
The Consultant employs industry-standard technical and organizational measures to safeguard data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure, particularly during the review of sensitive DS-160 application information. Financial transactions, including those conducted via major credit cards, PayPal, bank transfers, and Alipay, are processed through secure third-party payment gateways, and the Consultant does not store full credit card or banking details on its own servers. Given the global nature of these services, which assist applicants from diverse regions including India and China, the user explicitly consents to the international transfer of their personal data to the United States for processing. This processing is conducted in compliance with applicable regional data protection standards, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the China Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), and the Indian Digital Personal Data Protection Act, ensuring that users retain the rights to access, correct, and request the deletion of their personal information held by the Consultant.
The Consultant uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance website functionality and analyze traffic patterns, though users may modify their browser settings to refuse these technologies, which may impact the availability of certain site features. Personal information is retained only for the duration necessary to provide the requested coaching services or as required by applicable legal and regulatory obligations. The Consultant does not sell, trade, or rent user personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or service procedures, and continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the then-current Privacy Policy. Any inquiries regarding data privacy or the exercise of individual rights should be directed to American Visa Solutions through the official contact channels provided on this website.