At Uttara University, we recognize the importance of protecting the privacy of personal information collected from users of our website, and are committed to comply with applicable laws and regulations in relation to the collection, use, and protection of personal information.
This privacy policy (“Policy”) explains what personal information we collect from users of our website and mobile applications (collectively, “our Site”), how we use it, and the measures we take to protect it. By using our Site, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your personal information as described in this Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Policy, please do not use our Site or provide us with your personal information.
Information Collected
We may collect the following types of personal information from you:
Contact information, such as your name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
Demographic information, such as your age, gender, education level, and occupation.
Information related to your use of our Site, such as the pages you visit, the links you click, and the search terms you enter.
Any other information that you choose to provide to us, such as when you complete a form or register for an event.
We may also collect certain non-personal information about your visit to our Site, such as your internet protocol (IP) address, the name of your internet service provider, the type of browser you use, and the date and time of your visit. This information is used to analyze trends and to improve the functionality and user experience of our Site.
Use of Collected Information
We use the personal information we collect from you to:
Provide you with updates and important information related to Uttara University, as well as to respond to inquiries and requests.
Personalize the content and features of our Site for individual users.
Improve our service and customize your experience on our Site.
We may use the non-personal information we collect to analyze trends and to improve the functionality and user experience of our Site.
Sharing of Collected Information
We do not share your personal information with third parties except as follows:
As necessary to fulfill a user’s request or as required by law
To our third-party service providers and partners, who perform functions on our behalf, such as hosting and maintaining our Site, analyzing data, providing customer service, and conducting research. These third-party service providers are prohibited from using your personal information for their own purposes and are required to protect your personal information in accordance with our policies.
We may share non-personal information with third parties for the purpose of analyzing trends or improving the functionality of our Site.
Data Security
Uttara University takes measures to protect the personal information we collect from users, including the use of secure servers, firewalls, and encryption, as well as access controls that limit access to personal information to only authorized personnel. We also require that our employees and contractors who have access to personal information protect it in accordance with our privacy policy. However, please note that no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, so we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us and you do so at your own risk.
Access to Collected Information
Users may access the personal information that Uttara University has collected about them, and request that it be corrected or deleted, or that its use be restricted by contacting us via the contact information provided on the website, email or telephone. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and will make every effort to comply with your request in accordance with applicable laws.
Please note that there may be circumstances in which we are unable to provide access to all of the personal information we hold about you, such as where the information contains legal privilege, would compromise others’ privacy or where the information is subject to legal restriction or protected by other laws.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
Uttara University may update this privacy policy from time to time, and will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website and indicating the date it was last updated. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting the personal information we collect. Your continued use of our Site constitutes your agreement to this privacy policy and any updates.