CIUK is committed to safeguarding the privacy of students, staff, and visitors. This Privacy Policy
explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you interact with
us.
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
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Personal Details:
Name, address, email, phone number, date of birth, and other identifying information.
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Academic Information:
Academic records, course enrollment, and performance assessments.
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Financial Information:
Payment and financial aid details.
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Technical Information:
IP addresses, browser types, and other device identifiers when you visit our website.
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Special Category Data:
Sensitive data, such as health or disability information, only with explicit consent.
The personal information we collect is used for the following purposes:
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Academic Administration:
Enroll you in courses, track academic progress, and provide student support services.
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Communication:
Inform you of updates, events, and other news related to
our institution.
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Compliance and Reporting:
Meet legal obligations. including reporting to regulatory bodies.
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Website Functionality and Improvement:
Analyze website usage to improve user experience.
We process your personal information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
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Consent:
When you have given clear consent for processing your data.
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Contractual Necessity:
For fulfilling obligations under a contract.
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Legal Obligation:
Compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
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Legitimate Interests:
When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided it does not override
your rights.
We may share your information with:
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Awarding Bodies:
For degree verification and certification purposes.
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Service Providers:
Third-party companies that assist with our operations
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Regulatory Authorities:
When required by law.
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International Transfers:
For institutions and affiliates outside the country, ensuring that adequate protections are
in place.
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected and in
accordance with our data retention policy. Afterward, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
You have the following rights concerning your personal information:
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Access:
Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
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Rectification:
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Erosure:
Request deletion of personal data under certain conditions.
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Restriction:
Request limitation on the processing of your data.
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Objection:
Object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests.
