1. Introduction
Welcome to internationaluniversity. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose and protect personal data when users access our website, submit inquiries, apply for programs, enroll in courses or interact with our institutional services. We are committed to processing personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), applicable Belgian data protection legislation and relevant European privacy principles.
2. Data Controller
For the purposes of GDPR, internationaluniversity is the data controller responsible for the processing of personal data collected through this website and related educational services. General contact: info@internationaluniversity.academy. Privacy contact: privacy@internationaluniversity.academy.
3. Personal Data We May Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data: name, email address, telephone number, country of residence, nationality where required for academic administration, academic background, professional background, application information, enrollment data, payment-related information, communication records, website usage data, IP address, browser details, device information and any information voluntarily submitted through website forms.
4. Purpose of Processing
Personal data may be processed to respond to inquiries, evaluate applications, manage admissions, deliver educational programs, administer student accounts, process payments, issue academic or participation documents, provide institutional communications, improve website functionality, maintain security, comply with legal obligations and protect institutional rights.
5. Legal Bases for Processing
Depending on the context, processing may be based on consent, performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures, compliance with legal obligations, legitimate institutional interests, or the protection of vital or public interests where applicable. Where processing is based on consent, consent may be withdrawn at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
6. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support basic functionality, security, performance measurement and user experience. Where required by law, non-essential cookies will be used only after consent. Users may manage cookie preferences through browser settings or any cookie consent tool provided on the website.
7. Data Sharing and Processors
We do not sell personal data. Personal data may be shared with service providers acting on our behalf, including hosting providers, payment processors, learning management systems, communication platforms, accreditation or academic partners where applicable, professional advisers and public authorities where legally required. Such parties are expected to process data under appropriate confidentiality, security and data protection obligations.
8. International Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, appropriate safeguards will be used where required, such as adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses or other mechanisms recognized under GDPR.
9. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including academic administration, legal, accounting, regulatory, contractual and institutional recordkeeping requirements. Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the data and applicable obligations.
10. Security
We apply reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, disclosure or destruction. However, no online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
11. Data Subject Rights
Under GDPR, individuals may have the right to access their personal data, request rectification, request erasure, restrict processing, object to processing, request data portability and withdraw consent where applicable. Requests should be submitted to privacy@internationaluniversity.academy.
12. Complaints
Individuals may contact us regarding privacy concerns. They may also lodge a complaint with the competent data protection authority in Belgium or in their country of residence within the European Union.
13. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updated version will be published on the website with the updated effective date.
