PRIVACY
POLICY

This Privacy Policy defines how JSC IITU collects, uses, stores, and protects the personal data of visitors, applicants, students, employees, and other users interacting with the website iitu.kz.

1. DATA WE COLLECT

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

• Full name, email address, phone number, and other contact details
• Information provided through application forms, feedback forms, and event registrations
• Academic information (programs of interest, admission-related data)
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, cookies, and website usage statistics.
  

2. HOW WE USE DATA

Personal data may be used for:

• Processing applications and requests
• Providing educational and administrative services
• Sending important notifications, newsletters, and event invitations
• Analyzing and improving website performance
• Complying with legal requirements.

3. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Ensure proper website functionality
• Analyze user traffic and behavior
• Increase content relevance.

You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly.

4. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

We may share personal data with:

• Authorized University staff
• Government authorities, in cases provided by law
• Service providers (e.g., IT-hosting, analytics), under confidentiality obligations.

We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.

5. DATA RETENTION PERIOD

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Policy or within the period established by law.

6. USER RIGHTS

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction, updating, or deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent to data processing (where applicable)
• Contact us regarding any data processing issues.

7. DATA PROTECTION

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

8. LINKS TO THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

The website may contain links to external resources. The University is not responsible for their privacy policies or content.

9. POLICY CHANGES

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version is always available on this page.