Privacy policy.
SEVISEase Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 2025
SEVISEase LLC ("SEVISEase," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your information when you use our website (www.sevisease.us), communicate with us by email, WhatsApp, or other platforms, or use any SEVISEase services (collectively, the "Services").
By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Depending on the services you request, we may collect the following information.
A. Personal Information
Full name
Date of birth
Email address
Telephone number
Residential or mailing address
Nationality
University name
Program of study
SEVIS ID
School code
Form I-20 information
SEVIS payment coupon
Visa appointment information
Visa-related supporting documents where necessary
B. Identity Verification Information
To protect against fraud and unauthorized transactions, SEVISEase may request:
Passport
National ID
Driver's license
Other government-issued identification
Proof of payment authorization
Documentation confirming authorization from a cardholder
We only request this information when reasonably necessary for fraud prevention, transaction verification, legal compliance, or dispute resolution.
C. Payment Information
We may collect:
Transaction reference numbers
Payment confirmations
Billing information
Cardholder name
Payment status
SEVISEase does not store complete credit card numbers, CVV codes, or online banking credentials.
Payments are processed through secure third-party payment processors.
D. Technical Information
We may automatically collect:
IP address
Device identifiers
Browser type
Operating system
Time zone
Website activity
Referral source
Cookies
Device and browser characteristics
Fraud detection information provided by payment processors
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Process SEVIS I-901 payments
Generate SEVIS payment coupons when requested
Verify payment authorization
Prevent fraud
Detect suspicious transactions
Verify customer identity
Respond to inquiries
Deliver customer support
Send payment confirmations and receipts
Improve our services
Maintain security
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Enforce our Terms of Service
3. Fraud Prevention
Protecting our customers and payment ecosystem is a priority.
We may use your information to:
verify your identity;
authenticate payment authorization;
investigate suspicious transactions;
detect stolen payment methods;
identify unusual payment activity;
prevent abuse of our platform;
defend chargebacks;
cooperate with payment processors, financial institutions, law enforcement, and government agencies where appropriate.
If we reasonably believe a transaction presents an elevated fraud risk, we may delay processing while conducting additional verification.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may disclose information only as necessary to:
Government Agencies
Including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and other government agencies involved in processing your request.
Payment Processors
To process payments, prevent fraud, investigate disputes, and comply with payment network rules.
Service Providers
Including secure hosting providers, customer support platforms, analytics providers, and other vendors that assist us in operating our business.
Legal Requirements
Where required by law, subpoena, court order, legal process, or governmental request.
Fraud Investigations
Where reasonably necessary to:
investigate unauthorized transactions;
defend chargebacks;
report suspected fraud;
protect SEVISEase;
protect cardholders;
protect payment processors.
5. Data Retention
We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary to:
provide our services;
comply with legal obligations;
comply with payment processor requirements;
resolve disputes;
defend legal claims;
investigate fraud;
maintain business records.
Certain transaction records may be retained longer where required by applicable law or payment processor rules.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect your information.
These measures include secure transmission, access controls, and restricted employee access.
Despite these safeguards, no method of transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
7. Identity Documents
Where identity verification is required, copies of identification documents are:
used solely for verification and fraud prevention;
accessible only to authorized personnel;
retained only for as long as reasonably necessary or required by law, our payment processor obligations, or dispute resolution needs.
8. Your Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:
access your personal information;
request correction of inaccurate information;
request deletion where legally permitted;
object to certain processing;
withdraw consent where applicable;
request a portable copy of your information.
Some requests may be limited where retention is required for legal compliance, fraud prevention, payment disputes, or contractual obligations.
Requests may be sent to:
support@sevisease.us
9. Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
improve functionality;
remember preferences;
analyze website performance;
prevent abuse;
improve security.
You may manage cookies through your browser settings.
10. International Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.
By using our Services, you acknowledge that information may be transferred to jurisdictions whose privacy laws differ from those in your country.
11. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
SEVISEase is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.
Users should review the privacy policies of those third parties.
12. Changes to this Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically.
Updated versions will be posted on our website together with the revised effective date.
Your continued use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
13. Contact Information
SEVISEase LLC
Email: support@sevisease.us
Website: www.sevisease.us
Location: 901 S Detroit CT Morton IL
Governing State: Illinois, USA