Privacy Policy

Al-Bayan University

Last Updated: June 29, 2026

At Al-Bayan University, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information of our students, applicants, employees, researchers, visitors, and website users.

This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or use our electronic services.

1. Information We Collect

Depending on the service you use, we may collect the following information:

Personal Information

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Postal address
  • Date of birth
  • National identification information (where required)
  • Academic records and qualifications
  • Employment information (for job applicants)

Technical Information

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Operating system
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of access
  • Cookies and similar technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We process personal information for legitimate university purposes, including:

  • Processing admissions applications.
  • Managing student records.
  • Providing academic and administrative services.
  • Responding to inquiries.
  • Delivering online learning services.
  • Processing employment applications.
  • Improving website performance and user experience.
  • Conducting statistical analysis.
  • Maintaining security and preventing unauthorized access.
  • Complying with applicable legal obligations.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We collect and process personal information based on one or more of the following:

  • Your consent.
  • Performance of a contract.
  • Compliance with legal obligations.
  • Protection of vital interests.
  • Legitimate interests of the University.

4. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember user preferences.
  • Improve website functionality.
  • Analyze website traffic.
  • Enhance security.

Users may disable cookies through their browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly.

5. Information Sharing

Al-Bayan University does not sell personal information.

We may share information only when necessary with:

  • Government authorities where required by law.
  • Accreditation bodies.
  • Service providers supporting university operations.
  • Technology providers hosting our digital services.
  • Other parties with your explicit consent.

All third parties are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security measures.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal information, including:

  • Secure servers.
  • Encryption where appropriate.
  • Access controls.
  • Authentication mechanisms.
  • Continuous monitoring.
  • Regular security updates.

Despite these measures, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

7. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill educational purposes.
  • Meet legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Resolve disputes.
  • Enforce university policies.

After the applicable retention period, information is securely deleted or anonymized where appropriate.

8. Your Rights

Subject to applicable laws, individuals may have the right to:

  • Access their personal information.
  • Request correction of inaccurate information.
  • Request deletion where legally permissible.
  • Restrict certain processing activities.
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
  • Request information regarding how their data is processed.

Requests will be reviewed in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

9. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites.

Al-Bayan University is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.

10. Children’s Privacy

University services are intended primarily for prospective students, enrolled students, faculty, staff, researchers, and the general public.

Where services involve minors, personal information will be handled in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

11. International Data Transfers

Where necessary, personal information may be processed or stored using secure cloud services located outside Iraq. In such cases, appropriate safeguards are implemented to protect personal information.

12. Changes to this Privacy Statement

Al-Bayan University reserves the right to update this Privacy Statement at any time.

Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.

13. Contact Us

For questions regarding this Privacy Statement or the processing of personal information, please contact:

Al-Bayan University
Website: https://albayan.edu.iq
Email: [email protected]

By using the Al-Bayan University website and electronic services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Statement.