Privacy Statement

Overview

Merit Higher Institute of Technology is committed to protecting the privacy of website visitors. This statement explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information when users visit our website or interact with our online services.

By using this website, visitors consent to the practices described in this Privacy Statement.

Information We Collect

Information provided directly

When users fill out contact forms, application forms, newsletter forms, or account forms, we may collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, addresses, comments, and other relevant information.

Information collected automatically

We may collect browsing information such as IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, cookies, analytics data, and website usage patterns.

How We Use Your Information

To respond to inquiries and provide information about programs and services.
To process applications, enrollments, and related academic requests.
To send newsletters or updates, where users have opted in.
To improve website performance, security, and user experience.
To analyze website traffic and comply with legal obligations.

Sharing Your Information

We may share information with trusted service providers, educational partners, affiliates involved in relevant programs, analytics providers, or government agencies where required by law.

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties for marketing purposes without consent.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies and similar technologies may be used to understand browsing activity, personalize user experience, and improve website functionality. Users can control cookies through browser settings, although disabling cookies may affect some features.

Data Security

Reasonable measures are taken to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method can be guaranteed as completely secure.

Your Rights

Access and update personal information.
Request deletion of personal data, subject to legal exceptions.
Opt out of marketing communications.
Request a copy of personal data held by the institution.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If such information is believed to have been collected, users should contact us immediately.