Privacy Policy - European City University

Last updated: October 03, 2025

This Privacy Policy outlines our practices and processes regarding the gathering, utilization, and sharing of your data when you engage with our Platform. It also explains your data protection rights and the legal safeguards available to you.

We utilize your personal information to deliver and enhance the Platform. By accessing the Platform, you consent to the gathering and utilization of data in line with this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions
Interpretation

Terms beginning with a capital letter are defined in the sections below. These definitions apply equally in singular or plural form.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

- Account means a unique profile established for you to access our Platform or specific features of it.

- Company (referred to as "the Company," "We," "Us," or "Our" in this document) refers to Metro European University, located at 123 University Avenue, Metro City, EU 10000.

- Cookies are compact files stored on your computer, mobile device, or other equipment by a website, which may record details of your browsing activity among other functions.

- Country refers to: European Union.

- Device means any gadget capable of accessing the Platform, such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet.

- Do Not Track (DNT) is a proposed standard promoted by regulatory bodies like the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to enable users to control online tracking across sites.

- Personal Data is any data relating to an identified or identifiable person.

- Platform refers to the Website.

- Service Provider means any individual or entity that processes data for the Company, including third-party firms or persons hired to support the Platform, deliver services, or analyze usage.

- Usage Data refers to automatically gathered data from Platform interactions or infrastructure, such as page visit duration.

- Website refers to Metro European University, accessible from https://meu.edu.eu.

- You means the person or organization accessing or using the Platform, or the entity on whose behalf they are doing so.

Gathering and Utilizing Your Personal Data
Types of Data Gathered

Personal Data

When interacting with our Platform, We may request certain personally identifiable details to contact or identify you. This could include, but is not limited to:

- Email address

- First name and last name

- Phone number

- Address, State/Province, ZIP/Postal Code, City

- Usage Data

Usage Data

This is gathered automatically during Platform use.

- Usage Data may include details like your Device's Internet Protocol address (e.g., IP address), browser type and version, pages visited on our Platform, visit timestamps, time spent on pages, unique Device identifiers, and diagnostic information.

- For mobile access, We may automatically collect data such as mobile Device type, unique ID, IP address, operating system, browser type, and other diagnostics.

- We may also receive information your browser transmits when visiting our Platform or accessing via mobile.

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We employ Cookies and comparable tracking tools to monitor activity on our Platform and retain specific information. These include beacons, tags, and scripts for gathering and analyzing data to optimize the Platform. Technologies used may encompass:

- Cookies or Browser Cookies. These are small files stored on your Device. You can configure your browser to reject Cookies or alert you when one is sent. Note that disabling Cookies may restrict access to certain Platform features. Unless configured otherwise, our Platform will use Cookies.

Use of Your Personal Data

The Company may utilize Personal Data for these purposes:

- To deliver and sustain our Platform, including monitoring usage.

- To inform you about Platform updates, changes, or new features.

- To enable participation in interactive Platform elements (if applicable).

- To offer support and respond to inquiries.

- To compile analytics or insights for Platform enhancements.

- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security threats.

- To fulfill legal obligations.

- To contact you for marketing or promotional purposes (with your consent where required).

- To manage your requests related to privacy rights.

Retention of Your Personal Data

We retain Personal Data only as long as necessary for the stated purposes, or as required by law. Details are stored securely, and we delete them when no longer needed, unless legal retention applies.

Transfer of Your Personal Data

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence, including the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, for such transfers.

Deletion of Your Personal Data

You have the right to request deletion of your Personal Data. We will respond to verified requests within applicable legal timeframes. Note that some data may be retained for legal or compliance reasons.

Disclosure of Your Personal Data

We may disclose Personal Data in these scenarios:

- To Service Providers for Platform operations.

- For business transfers (e.g., mergers).

- To comply with legal requirements, protect rights, or ensure safety.

- With your consent for other purposes.

We do not sell your Personal Data.

Security of Your Personal Data

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your Personal Data. However, no method is entirely foolproof, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Our Platform is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete it promptly. Contact us if you believe a child has provided data.

Links to Other Websites

Our Platform may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before providing information.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Significant changes will be posted on the Platform with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use after changes implies acceptance.

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

European City University

76-78 Rue Saint Lazare,

75009, Paris
Email: privacy@meu.edu.eu