Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Online Tech University ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or communicate with us.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our website or services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account or apply for admission
• Complete forms or surveys on our website
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Request information about our programs or services
• Schedule a campus tour or attend an event
• Communicate with us via email, phone, or other channels

This information may include:

• Name, email address, and contact details
• Demographic information
• Educational background and academic records
• Employment history
• Financial information for billing and payment purposes
• Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

• IP address and browser type
• Operating system
• Pages you view and how you navigate our website
• Time spent on pages and date/time stamps
• Referring website addresses
• Other diagnostic data

We collect this information using cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies. For more information about our use of cookies, please see Section 7 below.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Process applications and manage student records
• Provide, maintain, and improve our educational services
• Communicate with you about programs, events, and other matters related to your relationship with the university
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Personalize your experience and deliver content relevant to your interests
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends to improve our website and services
• Protect against, identify, and prevent fraud and other unauthorized or illegal activity
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies
• For any other purpose with your consent or as permitted by law

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors, service providers, and contractors who perform services on our behalf.
• Educational Partners: We may share information with educational partners, accrediting bodies, and other institutions as necessary for educational purposes.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when we have your consent to do so.

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties for commercial purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, or as needed to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information. Cookies are files with small amounts of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly.
• Preference Cookies: Allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
• Marketing Cookies: Used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access the personal information we have about you
• The right to rectify inaccurate personal information
• The right to erasure of your personal information
• The right to restrict or object to the processing of your personal information
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your personal information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 12.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of every website you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: