Privacy Policy

Central Global University (CGU) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of its students, applicants, faculty, staff, alumni, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information, and outlines your rights regarding your data when interacting with CGU both online and offline.

Purpose of the Policy

This policy ensures transparency in how CGU handles personal data, and it upholds the university’s responsibilities under applicable data protection regulations and best practices in higher education data management.

Information We Collect

CGU may collect personal information through various channels including admissions applications, enrollment forms, website interactions, event registrations, and academic records. The types of personal information we may collect include:

• Full name, date of birth, nationality, and contact details
• Educational history, transcripts, and qualifications
• Identification documents (passport, ID card, visa details)
• Payment and financial information related to tuition and fees
• Academic records, performance, and attendance data
• Employment and internship records (where applicable)
• Communications with university offices and services
• Information collected through university websites and online services (such as IP addresses, browser type, and usage data)

How We Use Your Information

CGU uses personal data for legitimate academic, administrative, and operational purposes, including:

• Processing admissions and enrollment applications
• Maintaining academic and student records
• Managing tuition fee payments and financial aid
• Issuing academic transcripts, certificates, and awards
• Providing student services such as library access, career counseling, and housing
• Communicating official university updates, notices, and event information
• Ensuring compliance with visa, legal, and regulatory requirements
• Monitoring and improving university websites, services, and campus operations
• Conducting institutional research and reporting (with anonymized data wherever possible)

Data Sharing and Disclosure

CGU does not sell, lease, or rent personal information to third parties. However, data may be shared under the following circumstances:

• With government agencies or regulatory authorities when legally required
• With partner institutions, accreditation bodies, or scholarship sponsors for academic and operational purposes
• With authorized third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, IT support, and student services vendors) bound by confidentiality agreements
• With the student’s consent, where applicable

Data Security and Protection

CGU takes appropriate technical, administrative, and physical security measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

• Secure data storage systems and access controls
• Regular data protection audits and staff training
• Confidentiality agreements for staff and third-party service providers
• Secure electronic transaction and communication channels

Rights of Data Subjects

Students, applicants, and other data subjects have the following rights regarding their personal information:

• The right to access the personal data CGU holds about them
• The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• The right to request deletion of personal data where applicable
• The right to object to the processing of personal data under certain conditions
• The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

Requests to exercise these rights should be submitted in writing to the university’s Data Protection Office.

Use of University Websites

CGU websites may collect certain technical information automatically, such as IP address, browser type, and device information, to help improve site performance and user experience. Cookies may also be used to enhance navigation and provide tailored content. Users may choose to disable cookies through their browser settings.

Policy Updates

Central Global University reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy as necessary to reflect changes in legal, technological, or operational requirements. The latest version of the policy will be made available on the university’s official website.

Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Office of Data Protection
Email: info@centralglobaluniversity.org
Phone: +995 574401374
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM