Privacy Notice - Miami International University (UNIMIAMI)

At Miami International University (hereinafter, "UNIMIAMI"), we take the protection of your personal information very seriously. 1 We aim to be transparent about the data we collect, how we use it, with whom we share it, and the rights you have as a data subject. 2 This notice applies to the use of our official websites, any pages under UNIMIAMI domains, and all of our digital services and applications (including mobile applications).

1. Information we collect

We collect information in a variety of ways to provide you with high-quality services and comply with legal obligations4:

Data collected automatically: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device details5. Also included are access logs (date, time, pages visited, links clicked)6, cookies and similar technologies7, as well as error, crash logs, and usage statistics8.

Information you provide directly: This includes identifying information such as name, date of birth, address, email address, and phone number. 9 Institutional account credentials, academic and administrative information on applications, forms, or surveys, and payment details for online transactions are also collected. 10 Communications with the University via email, messages, forums, and service requests are also collected.

Third-party information: This may include background checks (where permitted by law)12, data from third-party service providers and partners13, and aggregated data from advertising or analytics networks14.

3. How we use your information

UNIMIAMI processes the collected data only for legitimate purposes15, which include:

Provide academic and administrative services16.

Improve our websites, applications and digital experiences17.

Security and fraud prevention, including audits and access monitoring18.

Legal compliance with local and international data protection laws19.

Institutional communications such as service notices, security alerts and updates20.

Academic marketing and outreach activities, only with your explicit consent21.

Secure and compliant payment processing22.

4. Share your information

UNIMIAMI does not sell your personal data. We only share it under strict conditions with:

Technology and payment providers working on our behalf24.

Government or judicial authorities, when required by law25.

Academic or business partners, only if you have given your prior consent26.

All third parties are contractually obligated to maintain equivalent privacy and security standards27.

5. Your rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may exercise the following rights:

Access to the data we have about you28.

Rectification of inaccurate or incomplete information29.

Deletion of your data, except where retention is a legal requirement30.

Restriction or objection to specific data processing31.

Withdrawal of your consent at any time32.

Data portability in structured and commonly used formats33.

Submit a complaint to a relevant supervisory authority34.

To exercise your rights, you can contact us at info@unimiami.university35.

6. Children's Privacy

UNIMIAMI does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without the verified consent of their parents or guardians.36 If such data is identified, it will be immediately deleted.37

7. Security

We implement technical, administrative, and physical security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or misuse.38 This includes:

Encryption of sensitive transmissions39.

Restricted access to authorized personnel only40.

Regular monitoring and audits41.

Advanced authentication controls, such as two-factor authentication42.

Please note that no digital system can be 100% secure. However, we continually improve our practices to enhance security.

8. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach involving personal information, we will do the following:

We will investigate and contain the violation.44

We will notify affected individuals as required by law.45

We will inform regulatory authorities when necessary46.

We will implement measures to prevent future violations47.

9. Legal compliance framework

We comply with applicable federal and state privacy laws,48 including:

Federal regulations:

20 USC § 1232g

- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)49.

42 USC § 12101 et seq.

- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)50.

15 USC §§ 6501-6506

- Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)51.

18 USC § 1030

- Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA)52.

Florida State Regulations:

FS § 1002.22

- Florida Education Records Act53.

FS § 501.171

- Florida Information Protection Act54.

FS § 501.201 et seq.

- Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act55.

10. Contact us

If you have questions, concerns, or would like to exercise your data protection rights, you can contact us at:

Address	3750 NW 87th Avenue 7th Floor. Suite 766. Doral, Florida. 33178 57
Phone	+01 305 731 2731 58
Email	info@unimiami.university 59
Website	www.unimiami.university 60
FERPA Compliance Officer	registrar@unimiami.university 61
External complaints	Family Policy Compliance Office US Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202 62