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Privacy Notice - Miami International University (UNIMIAMI)
At Miami International University ("UNIMIAMI"), we take the protection of your personal information1 very seriously. Our goal is to be transparent about what data we collect, how we use it, with whom we share it, and the rights you have as a data subject2. This notice applies to the use of our official websites, any pages under UNIMIAMI domains and all of our digital services and applications (including mobile applications)3.
1. Information we collect
We collect information in a variety of ways to provide you with high quality services and to comply with legal obligations4 :
Automatically collected data: IP address, browser type, operating system and device details5. Also included are access logs (date, time, pages visited, links clicked) 6, cookies and similar technologies 7, as well as logs of errors, bugs and usage statistics8.
Information you provide directly: This includes identifying data such as name, date of birth, address, email address 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 external service providers and partners 13, and aggregated data from advertising or analytics networks14 .
3. How we use your information
UNIMIAMI processes the data collected only for legitimate purposes15 , which include:
Offer academic and administrative services16.
Improving our websites, apps 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 their explicit consent21 .
Secure and compliant payment processing22 .
4. Sharing your information
UNIMIAMI does not sell your personal data23. We only share it under strict conditions with:
Technology and payment providers working on our behalf24.
Governmental or judicial authorities, where required by law25.
Academic or commercial partners, only if you have given your prior consent26.
All third parties are contractually obliged to maintain equivalent privacy and security standards27.
5. Your rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may be able to exercise the following rights:
Access to the data we hold about you28.
Rectification of inaccurate or incomplete information29.
Erasure of their data, except where retention is a legal requirement30.
Restriction or objection to specific data processing31.
Withdrawal of consent at any time32.
Portability of data 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 the age of 13 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 unauthorised access, loss, alteration or misuse38. These include:
Encryption of sensitive transmissions39.
Access restricted to authorised 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 continuously improve our practices to strengthen security43.
8. Data Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach involving personal information, we will do the following:
We will investigate and contain the violation44.
We will notify affected persons as required by law45.
We will inform regulatory authorities as 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 Act54.
F.S. § 501.201 et seq.
- Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act55.
10. Contact us at
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 |
| Phone | +01 305 731 2731 58 |
| E-mail address | 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 |
