Introduction
The University of Al-Hamdaniya is committed to protecting the privacy and data security of all visitors to its official website, its students, and its academic and administrative staff. This policy is established to clarify how information is collected, used, and protected in compliance with the directives and regulations issued by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the Republic of Iraq and applicable laws.
Data We Collect
The University collects necessary data (personal, academic, and technical information) provided by users when interacting with the University’s digital portals and services, in addition to digital data and system logs that are automatically collected during website navigation. This is to ensure the high-efficiency delivery of services and to cover all administrative and academic requirements.
How We Use Data
- Providing and managing approved academic, educational, and administrative services.
- Sending official notifications and ministerial and academic circulars.
- Enhancing the user experience and conducting official university statistics.
- Complying with legal requirements and ministerial directives issued by competent authorities.
Data Protection and Sharing
The University implements strict technical and organizational security measures to prevent unauthorized access to data. The University does not sell or share user data with any external or commercial parties. Data sharing is strictly limited to official governmental and ministerial entities only upon a legal request or official academic requirement.
User Rights and Data Retention
- Users have the right to request access to their registered data or request its correction and update by contacting the competent administrative and technical departments at the University.
- The University retains data for the period required by educational and legal purposes, and for official archiving purposes in accordance with the country’s approved record retention laws.