1. Introduction

Welcome to the University of Samarra’s official website. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle personal information collected from website visitors, students, and users.

2. Information We Collect

  • Personal Data: Names, contact information, academic records, and other details submitted by users.
  • Usage Data: Data on website visits, IP addresses, device information, and browsing behavior.
  • Cookies: Our site may use cookies for performance tracking, analytics, and personalization.

3. How We Use Collected Information

We use your data to improve site functionality and user experience, communicate university services, process applications, and analyze website traffic for optimization.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your data with:

  • Service Providers: For technical, academic, and support functions.
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law.
  • Academic Partners: As necessary for educational services.

We never sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

5. Data Security

We prioritize data security by implementing access controls, data encryption, and secure servers. Although we use robust security measures, please note that no online data transmission can be fully guaranteed.

6. User Rights

As a user, you have rights to access, correct, delete, or withdraw consent for data processing. To exercise these rights, contact us at info@uosamarra.edu.iq.

7. Data Retention

Data is retained for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or to meet legal obligations. When data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to external sites. This policy does not cover third-party sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy practices.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage users to review it regularly to stay informed.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@uosamarra.edu.iq.