Privacy Notice - Miami International University (UNIMIAMI)

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

1. Information we collect

We collect information in different ways to provide you with high quality services and comply with legal obligations:

Data collected automatically: IP address, browser type, operating system and device details. Also included are access logs (date, time, pages visited, links clicked), cookies and similar technologies, as well as error logs, crashes and usage statistics.

Information you provide directly: This includes identifying data such as name, date of birth, address, email and telephone number. Credentials for institutional accounts, academic and administrative information on applications, forms or surveys, and payment details for online transactions are also collected. Communications with the University through emails, messages, forums and service requests are also collected.

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

3. How we use your information

UNIMIAMI processes the collected data only for legitimate purposes, including:

Offer academic and administrative services.

Improve our websites, applications and digital experiences.

Security and fraud prevention, including audits and access monitoring.

Legal compliance with local and international data protection laws.

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

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

Secure and compliant payment processing.

4. Share your information

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

Technology and payment providers working on our behalf.

Government or judicial authorities, when required by law.

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

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

5. Your rights

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

Access to the data we have about you.

Rectification of inaccurate or incomplete information.

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

Restriction or objection to specific data processing.

Withdraw your consent at any time.

Data portability in structured and commonly used formats.

File a complaint with a relevant supervisory authority.

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

6. Children's privacy

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

7. Security

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

Encryption of sensitive transmissions.

Access restricted to authorized personnel only.

Regular monitoring and audits.

Advanced authentication controls, such as two-factor authentication.

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:

We will investigate and contain the violation.

We will notify affected individuals as required by law.

We will inform regulatory authorities when necessary.

We will implement measures to prevent future violations.

9. Legal compliance framework

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

Federal regulations:

20 U.S.C. § 1232g

- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.

- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

15 U.S.C. §§ 6501-6506

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

18 U.S.C. § 1030

- Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA).

Florida State Regulations:

F.S. § 1002.22

- Florida Education Records Law.

F.S. § 501.171

- Florida Information Protection Law.

F.S. § 501.201 et seq.

- Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.

10. Contact us

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