Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Ufq ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience while using our educational platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our university resources management system.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information:

• Name and contact information (email address)
• Account credentials for authentication
• Profile information including university, college, department, and program details
• Student information such as student ID, national ID, enrollment date, and academic status
• Profile pictures or uploaded university cards (images)

2.2 Usage Information:

• Files you access, download, or interact with
• Navigation patterns and time spent on pages
• Device information, IP address, and browser type
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, maintain, and improve our educational platform
• To manage your account and provide personalized experiences
• To communicate with you about updates, features, and important information
• To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
• To enhance security and prevent fraudulent activities
• To provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who assist in platform operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)
• When required by law or to respond to legal processes
• To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
• With your explicit consent or at your request
• In connection with a business transfer (merger, acquisition, etc.)

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Data encryption during transmission and at rest
• Secure access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Regular security assessments and monitoring
• Regular data backups and disaster recovery procedures

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help us:

• Maintain your login session
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Improve features and functionality

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our platform.

7. Third-Party Advertising Services (Ezoic)

We use Ezoic, a third-party advertising service, to provide advertisements on our website. Ezoic uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to deliver personalized advertisements and analyze website traffic. This helps us maintain and improve our services.

Ezoic Privacy Policy Disclosure:

Ezoic and its partners may collect, use, and share information about your visits to this website. This includes information about how you interact with advertisements and content on our site. Ezoic's privacy policy explains how they collect and use this information.

For more information about Ezoic's privacy practices and the cookies they use, please visit: http://g.ezoic.net/privacy/ufq-study.com

You can opt-out of personalized advertising from Ezoic and its partners by visiting the Ezoic privacy policy page linked above or by adjusting your browser's cookie settings.

7. Your Rights

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

• Right to access: View the personal information we hold about you
• Right to correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Right to deletion: Request removal of your personal information
• Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Right to object: Object to certain processing activities
• Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

9. Children's Privacy

Our platform is designed for university students and educators. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 years of age. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 18, please contact us immediately so we can delete the information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: