Privacy Policy

Introduction

ICF is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard the data you provide when completing the Immigration and Customs Form (ICF) online. By using the ICF service, you agree to the terms outlined in this privacy policy.

Sections :

• What do we collect from you?
• Why do we collect this data?
• How long do we store your data?
• Who has access to your data?
• How do we protect your data?
• What rights do you have over your data?
• Why do we require your picture?
• Do we use cookies?
• Will this policy change?
• Complaints?

1. Information Collection

What data do we collect from you?

We collect the following types of information to ensure a seamless arrival process into Suriname:

• Personal Information: This includes the traveler’s full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number, and contact details.
• Travel Information: Details regarding your travel itinerary, purpose of visit.
• Health and Customs Declarations: Information relevant to health screenings, customs declarations, and any other data necessary to comply with immigration and customs laws.
• Traveler’s Picture: A recent live photo of you, which you can submit in advance as part of the online ICF. This picture is used for identification purposes at the time of arrival, streamlining the check-in process at immigration control. Read point 6 for more information.

2. Purpose of Data Collection

Why do we collect this data?

The data you provide is collected strictly for immigration, customs, and security purposes, including:

• Verifying identity and confirming immigration status.
• Enabling customs and security screening.
• Facilitating an efficient arrival process by allowing verification in advance.

3. Data Retention Period

How long do we store your data?

We retain your data only as long as necessary for immigration and customs purposes, specifically:

• Personal Information and Travel Information: Retained after your date of entry for compliance with immigration records and legal obligations.
• Health and Customs Declarations: Stored after arrival to support public health statistics and customs regulations.

The exact retention period complies with Suriname’s national data regulations, ensuring no unnecessary retention of your personal information.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Who has access to your data?

Your personal information is shared only with:

• Immigration, Customs, Health and Security authorities responsible for managing arrivals and departures for border security and public health measures.

5. Data Security

How do we protect your data?

To protect your information, we implement robust security measures:

• Encryption: All data is strongly encrypted during transmission and at rest to prevent unauthorized access.
• Access Control: Only authorized personnel can access personal data, strictly limited to purposes essential to immigration, customs, and health screenings.
• Regular Audits: We conduct routine security audits to ensure that data protection measures remain effective and up-to-date.

6. Use of Traveler’s Picture

Why do we require your picture?

At airports/border control worldwide, travelers are generally required to have their photo taken at immigration for identity verification and security purposes. This selfie ensures that the individual arriving matches the person in the travel documentation.

With the Immigration and Customs Form (ICF), the same technology is used in advanced. ICF allows you to faster streamline the arrival process and reducing wait times By submitting the picture-scan in advance, you do not need to make a new picture scan at the immigration.

The traveler’s picture provided online through the ICF is used for:

• Verification: This advance photo submission eliminates the need for live photo capture upon arrival, expediting the immigration process.
• Identity Confirmation: The photo helps ensure a smooth and accurate identification at immigration and security checks.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Do we use cookies?

We use cookies only to ensure the smooth functionality of the ICF website. No personal information is collected or tracked beyond session data needed for secure form submission.

8. Updates to Privacy Policy

Will this policy change?

This privacy policy may be updated periodically. Any significant changes will be communicated to users directly through the ICF platform. Continued use of the ICF following such updates indicates acceptance of the revised terms.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at support@icf.sr.