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Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 29, 2026

The University of Samarra respects the privacy of all visitors, students, faculty, and staff who use this academic platform. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use and protect it, and the rights you have over your data.

<h2>Information We Collect</h2><p>We collect information you provide directly — such as your name, email, phone number, academic records, and documents you submit through applications, registrations, or your profile.</p><p>We also collect limited technical information automatically, such as your device type, browser, and usage of the platform, to keep the service secure and to improve it.</p><h2>How We Use Your Information</h2><ul><li>To provide academic and administrative services (applications, registrations, grades, schedules).</li><li>To authenticate users and protect accounts.</li><li>To communicate important notices by email or in-app notifications.</li><li>To improve the platform’s performance, content, and accessibility.</li></ul><h2>Cookies and Similar Technologies</h2><p>We use essential cookies required for the platform to function (such as keeping you signed in) and limited analytics to understand usage. See our Cookie Policy for details and how to manage your preferences.</p><h2>Data Sharing and Disclosure</h2><p>We do not sell personal data. Information may be shared only with authorized university units, or where required by law or by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and with service providers bound by confidentiality.</p><h2>Data Security</h2><p>We apply technical and organizational safeguards — including encryption in transit (HTTPS), access controls, and secure password storage — to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.</p><h2>Data Retention</h2><p>We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above, or as required by university and national record-keeping regulations.</p><h2>Your Rights</h2><ul><li>Access the personal data we hold about you.</li><li>Request correction of inaccurate information.</li><li>Request deletion where retention is not legally required.</li><li>Object to or restrict certain processing.</li></ul><h2>Changes to This Policy</h2><p>We may update this policy periodically. Material changes will be announced on this page with a revised “last updated” date.</p><h2>Contact Us</h2><p>For any privacy question or request, please contact the university through the Contact page.</p>