Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2024

Introduction

The Institut Universitaire de Developpement International (IUDI) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you interact with IUDI, we may collect:

  • Personal identification information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address
  • Academic information: Educational background, transcripts, certificates
  • Application data: Information submitted through our admissions forms
  • Communication records: Correspondence with our staff

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

  • Device information: Browser type, operating system, device type
  • Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, navigation patterns
  • Location data: General geographic location based on IP address

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process your applications and enrollment
  • Communicate with you about your studies and our programs
  • Improve our website and educational services
  • Send administrative information and updates
  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • Comply with legal obligations

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects anonymous usage data including pages visited, session duration, and general location. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Tally.so

Our application and contact forms are powered by Tally.so. When you submit a form, your information is processed by Tally.so in accordance with their privacy policy. Data submitted through forms is transferred to IUDI for processing.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience:

  • Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
  • Maintain academic records as required by law
  • Comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization
  • Object: Object to certain processing of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

International Data Transfers

IUDI is based in Cameroon. If you are accessing our services from the European Union or other regions with data protection laws, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in Cameroon.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Institut Universitaire de Developpement International Email: [email protected]