An Overview of Privacy

Our Corporation has drafted this Privacy and Cookies Policy (the “Policy”) to let you know what kind of information we collect, how it is handled, and with whom it may be shared.

This Policy applies only to the processing of personal information carried out by Company Corporation as a data controller, including on the Company website and other related websites we have linked to this Policy. Processing by other affiliated entities or third parties may be governed by separate privacy policies, and we recommend that you review the privacy policies of those entities.

We are committed to handling your personal information in accordance with this Policy, the General Data Protection Regulation and other applicable data protection and privacy laws.

SUMMARIZED DATA COLLECTION

Personal data includes information about individuals, both natural and juristic entities, from which identity can be derived. It excludes anonymous data.

Identity Data: Includes personal identifiers such as name, age, country of residence, username, title, and gender.
Contact Data: Includes email address, addresses, social media contact details, and telephone numbers.
Financial Data: Includes bank account details and credit records.
Social Media Data: Includes publicly available profile information.
Transaction Data: Includes payment and contractual details.
Technical Data: Includes internet protocol address, browser information, and device details.
Profile Data: Includes preferences, feedback, and survey responses.
Usage Data: Includes information about website and service usage.
Marketing and Communications Data: Includes preferences for receiving marketing communications.

Aggregated Data, derived from personal data but not identifying individuals, may be used for various purposes.

Why and How We Use Your Data

We will only use your personal data when the law allows us to. Most commonly, we will use your personal data in the following circumstances:

Where we need to perform the contract we are about to enter into or have entered into with you.
Where it is necessary for our legitimate interests (or those of a third party) and your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests.
Where we need to comply with a legal obligation.
Where you have specifically consented to us using your personal data in a particular way (for example, when you consent to our use of non-essential cookies or to receiving our publications or newsletters). You have the right to withdraw consent at any time.

Purposes for which we will use your personal data

We may process your personal data for more than one lawful ground depending on the specific purpose for which we are using your data. Please contact us if you need details about the specific legal ground we are relying on to process your personal data.

Third Party and Data Analysis Tools

Our advertisers and advertising network partners may receive aggregate data necessary for them to target and deliver relevant advertisements. We do not disclose identifiable personal information to advertisers. Instead, we provide them with aggregated user demographic and behavior data to assist them in reaching their target audience.

Safeguarding Your Personal Information

Sharing of Information

We may share the information described above as set forth in this privacy statement or as otherwise described at the time such information is collected from you. We will not sell, rent, or swap this information, nor will we authorize any of our service providers or business partners to use this information for their own commercial purposes without your permission.

Information Shared by Us

Service Providers: In the course of doing business, we employ other companies and individuals to perform a variety of functions on our behalf. For example, we may provide information as necessary to companies that host our Online Platforms or send communications on our behalf. These service providers may have access to information about you if it is needed to perform their functions for us, but they are not authorized by us to use or disclose such information except as necessary to perform services on our behalf or to comply with legal requirements, and they are required to maintain the information in confidence.
Legally Required: We reserve the right to disclose information if required to do so by law or by a regulatory authority, including those that regulate higher education. We may also disclose information as part of an investigation or enforcement action relating to improper or illegal conduct in connection with our Online Platforms or other products, including, without limitation, any situations that may potentially involve threats to the safety or privacy of any person or misuse of our Online Platforms.
Aggregated and Non-Identified Data: We may maintain and use aggregate data or other non-identified information (i.e., data that does not identify a specific individual), such as usage statistics, device data, online traffic patterns, and user feedback. In addition to using this information for the purposes discussed in this privacy statement, we may disclose such aggregated or non-identified data to third parties without restriction.
Business Partners: Organisation may securely share your information with our business partners, such as local advertisers who pay for banner ads on Organisation Online Platforms and vendors who coordinate the collection of donations to the university. These business partners may use the information received by them to contact you to offer you certain opportunities, products, services, or promotions. Once your information has been shared with a business partner, it is no longer subject to the control of Organisation or subject to this privacy statement, however Organisation requires its business partners to maintain appropriate data security.

Refreshing the Existing Privacy Policy

We may need to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We highly recommend that you review this Privacy Policy periodically to be aware of any changes.

Contact Points

For any further questions or details regarding our Privacy Policy, please contact our customer service.

Your Rights and Ownership

Your rights concerning your personal data include:

Access: Request copies of your data or updates/deletions of your information. We offer this free unless your request is manifestly unfounded or excessive.
Correction: Correct your data if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
Erasure: Ask us to erase your data from our systems.
Restriction: Block or limit our use of your data.
Portability: Request the transfer of your data in a usable format.
Objection: Challenge our use of your data, especially for our legitimate interests.

To inquire or exercise any of these rights, or to withdraw consent to data processing (where consent is our legal basis for processing), please contact us via the provided e-mail.

Data Privacy: Legal Aspects and Compliance

Should you have any queries or concerns regarding the processing of your personal data, or if you wish to exercise your rights as outlined by data protection laws, please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated privacy team. We take every inquiry seriously and strive to resolve any issues promptly. Moreover, if you are not satisfied with the outcome, you have the right to approach your national data protection regulator for further assistance. This ensures that you always have a means to seek redress and that your rights are fully respected.

Cookies for Personalization

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