Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

The data controller is Tashkent International University, located at Little Ring Road 7, Tashkent, Uzbekistan. For data protection inquiries, contact: privacy@tiu.uz.

2. What Data We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data:

• Identity data: name, date of birth, nationality, passport/ID number, photographs
• Contact data: email, phone number, address
• Academic data: transcripts, grades, diplomas, English test scores, motivation letter, CV
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, device, pages visited, cookies
• Financial data: tuition payment records, grant information

3. How We Use Your Data

• Processing admission applications and managing enrollment
• Delivering educational programs and assessing academic performance
• Communicating university updates, events, and announcements
• Processing tuition payments and grant allocation
• Improving the website through analytics
• Complying with legal obligations under Uzbekistan law
• Issuing Letters of Invitation for visa purposes

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on: your consent (when you submit forms or applications), contractual necessity (enrollment agreements, educational services), legal obligation (reporting to ministries, tax authorities), and legitimate interest (website security, fraud prevention). You can withdraw consent at any time for consent-based processing.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:

• Partner universities — for 2+2 and exchange programs (with your consent)
• Government authorities — as required by Uzbekistan law (Ministry of Higher Education, tax, migration)
• Service providers — hosting, email, analytics, payment processing (under data agreements)

6. Data Retention

We keep data only as long as necessary. Student academic records are retained permanently as required by education law. Application data for non-enrolled applicants is kept for 3 years. Financial records are kept for 5 years. Website analytics data is retained for 26 months in anonymized form. After retention periods expire, data is securely deleted.

7. Data Security

We protect your data with SSL/TLS encryption, access controls, regular security audits, firewalls, and staff training. Access to personal data is limited to authorized personnel only. In case of a data breach, we will notify affected individuals and relevant authorities as required by Uzbekistan law.

8. Your Rights

Under the Law on Personal Data of the Republic of Uzbekistan, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
• Object to marketing communications

To exercise your rights, email privacy@tiu.uz. We will respond within 30 calendar days.

9. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience: essential cookies for website functionality, analytics cookies for usage statistics, and preference cookies for your settings. You can manage cookies through your browser. We may use Google Analytics for anonymous traffic analysis. Disabling essential cookies may affect functionality.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to external sites (partner universities, social media, government portals). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before sharing personal data.

11. Children's Privacy

The website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16. If we discover such data was collected without proper consent, it will be deleted promptly. For applicants aged 16–18, parental consent may be required.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy at any time. Changes are posted on this page with an updated date. Material changes will be communicated through a website notice or email. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance.

13. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan, in particular the Law on Personal Data. Disputes shall be resolved through direct communication with TIU first, then through the competent courts of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Tashkent.