Merit Higher Institute of Technology (MEHIT) is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, www.mehit-univ.com. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this statement.

1. Information We Collect:

We may collect the following types of information:  
Information You Provide Directly:
When you fill out forms on our website, such as contact forms, application forms, or newsletter sign-ups, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, address, and other relevant information.
If you create an account on our website, we will collect your username, password, and other account-related information.
When you submit feedback or inquiries, we will collect your comments and contact information.
Information Collected Automatically:
We may collect information about your browsing activity, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited.  
We may use cookies and similar technologies to track your activity on our website and personalize your experience.
We may collect data using analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to better understand how visitors interact with our site.

2. How We Use Your Information:

We may use your information for the following purposes:
To respond to your inquiries and provide you with information about our programs and services.  
To process your applications and enrollments.
To send you newsletters and other marketing materials (you can opt out at any time).
To improve our website and enhance your user experience.
To analyze website traffic and usage patterns.
To comply with legal obligations.
To maintain the security and integrity of our website.


3. Sharing Your Information:
We may share your information with the following third parties:
Service providers who assist us with website hosting, data analysis, and other business operations.
Educational partners or affiliates involved in the programs you are interested in.
Government agencies or law officials enforcement as required by law.
Third party analytics services.
We will not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes without your consent.  

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activity. You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.  

5. Data Security:
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.  

6. Your Rights:
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:  
You can access and update your personal information.
You can request that we delete your personal information (subject to certain exceptions).
You can opt out of receiving marketing communications.
You can request a copy of the data that we hold about you.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information below.

7. Children's Privacy:
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.  

8. Changes to This Privacy Statement:  
We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. We will post any changes on this page and update the effective date.

9. Contact Us:
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement, please contact us at: contact@merituniversity.net.



    Effective date, 17 March 2024.