Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us!

This Privacy Policy explains how we respect the personal data of the users. We inform you that this website complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and the Council of 27 April 2016 (GDPR) and all other data protection legislation in force.

Under the GDPR, personal data is defined as: “any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (‘data subject’); an identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity of that natural person.”

My Global World University of Applied Science (from now on MUAS) respects the protection of personal data stated above, the privacy of users, and the confidentiality and security of personal data. We adopt technical and organizational measures to prevent the loss, misuse, alteration, unauthorized access, and theft of the provided personal data, taking into account the current state of technology, the nature of the data, and the risks to which they are exposed.

This Privacy Policy may be subject to periodic revisions to comply with legislative updates or changes in our data collection, use, and disclosure practices. Changes will take effect upon publication on the website. Therefore, we recommend reviewing this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed.

CONTROLLER OF THE DATA

Regarding the GDPR, personal data provided through the web forms will be treated as “Web Users.”

PRINCIPLES APPLICABLE TO YOUR DATA

During the processing of your personal data, we adhere to the following principles according to the GDPR:

  • Lawfulness, fairness, and transparency: We will always require your consent for the processing of your data for specific purposes, which we will inform you about.
  • Minimization and purpose limitation: Data will be collected for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes and not further processed in a manner incompatible with those purposes. The data will be adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary for these purposes.
  • Time limitation of conservation: Personal data will only be stored as long as necessary for the stated purposes.
  • Integrity and confidentiality: Your data will be processed securely to prevent unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage.

PURPOSES

Data collected through this website will be general personal data, as defined by the GDPR.

The main purpose of collecting data through this website is to provide services to achieve the objectives of MUAS. These services include:

  • Providing information and advice about MUAS.
  • Assisting with admissions inquiries.
  • Offering publicity and advertisements for educational opportunities.

We never request personal information unless it is necessary to provide our services.

HOW HAVE WE OBTAINED YOUR DATA?

Personal data processed by MUAS through this website comes from:

  • The “Contact Us” form.
  • The “Apply Now” form.

TRANSFERRING DATA TO THIRD PARTIES

MUAS shares user data:

  • With service providers: MUAS may engage third-party companies for specific functions such as legal and financial services, IT support, or document management. These companies will only access personal data necessary for their tasks and will adhere to this Privacy Policy and applicable legislation.
  • When legally required: MUAS may disclose user data when required by law or in response to administrative or judicial authorities.

SOCIAL MEDIA

MUAS maintains a presence on social media platforms. Personal data processed through our official profiles will follow both this Privacy Policy and the terms and privacy policies of the respective social networks. The primary purpose is to manage MUAS’s presence on social media, share updates, and communicate about our activities and services.

ACCURACY AND VERACITY OF DATA

Users are responsible for the accuracy and veracity of the personal data they provide. Users must ensure their data is valid, accurate, and up to date.

ACCEPTANCE AND CONSENT OF THE USER

Submitting personal data via the website forms or email implies consent to the use of this data for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Users may revoke their consent at any time by emailing privacy@mgworld.edu.eu.

DATA RETENTION

MUAS will retain personal data only as long as necessary for its intended purposes or as required by law. Once no longer needed, data will be securely deleted in compliance with legal requirements.

DATA SUBJECT RIGHTS

Users have the following rights under GDPR:

  • Access, rectification, erasure, and restriction: Users can request to access, correct, delete, or limit the processing of their data.
  • Data portability: Users can request their data in a machine-readable format.
  • Objection: Users may object to data processing under certain conditions.

To exercise these rights, contact privacy@mgworld.edu.eu.

SECURITY MEASURES

MUAS employs appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal data against alteration, loss, unauthorized access, or theft.

CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

MUAS does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If such data is identified, it will be promptly deleted.

COMMERCIAL MAIL

MUAS does not send unsolicited commercial emails. Commercial mail is only sent if consent has been obtained from the recipient. 

Privacy Policy, effective as of: 01.01.2022.