Privacy Notice - Miami International University (UNIMIAMI)

At Miami International University ("UNIMIAMI"), we take the protection of your personal information very seriously1. 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 owner2. 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)3.

1. Information we collect

We collect information in different 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 logs, crashes and usage statistics8.

Information you provide directly: This includes identifying data such as name, date of birth, address, email and telephone number9. Credentials for institutional accounts, academic and administrative information on applications, forms or surveys, and payment details for online transactions are also collected10. Communications with the University through emails, messages, forums and service requests are also collected11.

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, including:

Offer 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 data23. We only share them 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.

Erasure of your data, except when 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.

File a complaint with 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 13 years of age without the verified consent of their parents or guardians36. If such data is identified, it will be deleted immediately37.

7. Security

We implement technical, administrative and physical security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, alteration or misuse38. This includes:

Encryption of sensitive transmissions39.

Access restricted 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 security43.

8. Data Breach Notification

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

We will investigate and contain the violation44.

We will notify affected individuals as required by law45.

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 laws48, including:

Federal regulations:

20 U.S.C. § 1232g

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

42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.

- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)50.

15 U.S.C. §§ 6501-6506

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

18 U.S.C. § 1030

- Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA)52.

Florida State Regulations:

F.S. § 1002.22

- Florida Education Records Act53.

F.S. § 501.171

- Florida Information Protection Law54.

F.S. § 501.201 et seq.

- Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act55.

10. Contact us

If you have questions, concerns or wish to exercise your data protection rights, you can contact us56:

Address	3750 NW 87th Avenue 7th Floor. Suite 766. Doral, Florida. 33178 57
Telephone	+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 U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202 62