Privacy Policy

Introduction

German Robotics University ("GRU", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, apply for admission, or engage with our services.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site or provide us with your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the website, apply for admission, contact us, or otherwise communicate with us. This may include:

Name, email address, and phone number
Date of birth and nationality
Academic records and transcripts
Identification documents (passport, national ID)
Payment information for tuition fees
Employment history and references

Derivative Data

Information our servers automatically collect when you access the website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and the pages you have viewed directly before and after accessing the website.

Cookie Data

Information we collect via cookies and similar tracking technologies. Please see our Cookie Policy for more details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Process admission applications

Communicate with you about university services

Administer student records and academic progress

Process tuition payments and financial aid

Conduct research and improve our services

Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations:

We may share your information with our German partner universities and academic institutions for dual accreditation, exchange programs, and research collaboration purposes.

For internship placements, job opportunities, and dual education programs, we may share relevant student information with our industry partners (with your consent).

We may disclose your information where required by law, such as to comply with Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education regulations, court orders, or government investigations.

4. Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable.

Encryption

Secure Servers

Access Control

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Right to access your personal data

Right to correct inaccurate data

Right to delete your data

Right to data portability

Right to object to processing

Right to restrict processing

6. International Data Transfers

As a university with German partnerships, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Egypt. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including standard contractual clauses and compliance with both Egyptian Data Protection Law and EU GDPR requirements where applicable.

7. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18 years of age without parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

9. Contact Us

Data Protection Officer

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

privacy@gru.edu.eg

+20 111 588 5050

Mansoura–Gamasa Corridor, Dakahlia, Egypt

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