Privacy Policy

6/9/2024 - UPBS Privacy Policy

At the University of Port Harcourt Business School (UPBS), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, as well as your rights regarding that data. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: When you fill out forms on our website (such as admissions applications, inquiry forms, or event registrations), we may collect your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, educational background, and other relevant personal details.
  • Usage Data: We collect information on how visitors interact with our website, including IP addresses, browser types, pages visited, and the time spent on the site. This data helps us improve the functionality and user experience of our site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To process applications and provide information about our programs and admissions.
  • To communicate important updates regarding your enrollment, courses, and events.
  • To enhance your browsing experience by personalizing content and improving our services.
  • For internal research and analytics to improve our website and marketing efforts.

3. Sharing Your Information

This Privacy Policy applies to all of the services offered by Google LLC and its affiliates, including YouTube, Android, and services offered on third-party sites, such as advertising services. This Privacy Policy doesn’t apply to services that have separate privacy policies that do not incorporate this Privacy Policy.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We change this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will not reduce your rights under this Privacy Policy without your explicit consent. We always indicate the date the last changes were published and we offer access to archived versions for your review. If changes are significant, we’ll provide a more prominent notice (including, for certain services, email notification of Privacy Policy changes).

5. Data Security

We take appropriate measures to protect the security of your personal information. While no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you.
  • Opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe link in emails or contacting us directly.
  • Request a copy of the personal information we hold or request that we erase your data, subject to legal requirements.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit through our links.

8. Changes to This Policy

UPBS reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the policy on this page. Your continued use of our website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:

University of Port Harcourt Business School

Plot F/24 B1, Chinua Worlu Drive
Off Abacha Road, G R A Phase III
Port Harcourt
Rivers State