Privacy Policy – World Innovators University (WIU®)
Effective Date: 1 January, 2025
Last Updated: 27 December, 2025
World Innovators University (WIU®) values the privacy of our students, faculty, partners, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website, programs, or services. By accessing or using WIU® services, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
Information We Collect
WIU® may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, date of birth, gender, nationality, and identification documents provided during admissions, registration, or partnerships.
Academic and Professional Information: Educational background, certifications, professional experience, program enrolments, and academic progress.
Payment Information: Billing, transaction details, and financial information for tuition, fees, or program registration.
Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and navigation patterns when using our website.
Communication Information: Correspondence with WIU® through email, contact forms, social media, or helplines.
How We Use Your Information
Your personal information is used for the following purposes:
To process admissions, registrations, certifications, and academic records.
To provide access to online courses, digital libraries, and other learning resources.
To manage payments, financial transactions, and scholarship applications.
To communicate important updates, academic notifications, and program information.
To improve our website, services, and program offerings.
To facilitate strategic partnerships, collaborations, and alumni engagement.
To comply with legal obligations, audits, and regulatory requirements.
How We Protect Your Information
WIU® implements rigorous data protection measures in accordance with international standards to safeguard your information:
Secure storage of digital records using encrypted servers and access controls.
Restricted access to personal data by authorized WIU® personnel only.
Regular monitoring and audits to detect, prevent, and respond to unauthorized access or breaches.
Compliance with global data protection regulations, including GDPR principles where applicable.
Sharing Your Information
WIU® does not sell or trade your personal information to third parties. Information may be shared in the following circumstances:
With strategic partners and collaborating institutions for academic, research, or program-related purposes.
With government or regulatory bodies if legally required.
With service providers engaged for hosting, digital platforms, or program delivery under strict confidentiality agreements.
For research, reporting, or alumni engagement in aggregated, non-identifiable formats.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
WIU® uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance website performance, monitor traffic, and improve user experience. Users can manage cookie preferences through their browser settings. WIU® does not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information without explicit consent.
Your Rights
As a user or student, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information.
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data where applicable.
Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for processing personal data at any time, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format for transfer to another institution.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@wiuglobal.com.
Third-Party Links
WIU® may provide links to third-party websites for educational or professional purposes. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites and encourage users to review the privacy policies of those sites.
Data Retention
WIU® retains personal and academic information only for as long as necessary to fulfill academic, legal, and operational requirements. When no longer required, information is securely deleted or anonymized.
Children’s Privacy
WIU® offers select programs for secondary and high school students under the age of 18. For these learners, WIU® is committed to special protections and parental/guardian consent in accordance with internationally recognized data privacy standards.
Parental/Guardian Consent: Personal information of minors is collected and processed only with explicit consent from a parent or legal guardian.
Limited Data Collection: Only the information necessary to provide educational programs, support, and communications is collected.
Data Security: All personal and academic information of minors is stored securely, with access restricted to authorized WIU® personnel.
Communication Restrictions: WIU® communicates directly with minors only as appropriate for program delivery, and with consent where required.
Right to Withdraw: Parents or guardians may request access, correction, or deletion of a minor’s information at any time.
WIU® ensures that programs for minors maintain safety, privacy, and compliance with child protection regulations, while enabling students to benefit from high-quality, skill-based, and innovation-focused learning experiences.
Updates to This Privacy Policy
WIU® may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in regulations, technology, or institutional practices. The effective date at the top of this page will indicate the most recent update. Users are encouraged to review this page regularly.
Contact Information
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
World Innovators University (WIU®)
Email: privacy@wiuglobal.com
Website: www.wiuglobal.com
