Privacy Policy

University of Medicine, Tirana (www.umed.edu.al)

1. Introduction

Dear visitors of the official website of the University of Medicine, Tirana, this document aims to inform you about the method of collection, processing, storage, and the security measures taken for the protection of your personal data. This privacy policy reflects our commitment to protecting your privacy in accordance with the applicable legal framework.

2. Legal basis

Your personal data is processed and stored in full compliance with:

The Constitution of the Republic of Albania
Law No.124/2024 “On the Protection of Personal Data”
The Statute of the University of Medicine, Tirana
The Regulation “On the Use of Electronic Mail at the University of Medicine, Tirana”, dated 17.11.2023

3. Categories of processed data

UMT may process the following categories of personal data:

a) Data sent by the user:
– First name, last name
– Email address
– Phone number
– Content of the communication sent through forms

b) Technical data through cookies:
– IP address
– Date and time of access
– Information about the device and browser you use

4. Purposes of data processing

Personal data is processed by UMT only for specified purposes such as:
a) Institutional communication with students, staff, and the public
b) Management of requests and applications
c) Improvement of the quality of online services
d) Organization of academic and informative activities

5. Data security and storage

Data is temporarily stored in UMT systems and accessed only by authorized persons. UMT undertakes technical and organizational measures to guarantee the confidentiality, integrity, and security of the information.

6. Data subject rights

Every individual who has made available personal data has the right to:
-Request the blocking, correction, or deletion of the data
-Ensure that the data is accurate and processed in accordance with the law
-Submit a complaint to the Commissioner for the Right to Information and Protection of Personal Data (www.idp.al)

7. Transmission of data to third parties

UMT does not transmit your personal data to third parties, except in cases where your express consent has been given for such a matter.

8. Changes to the privacy policy

UMT reserves the right to update this policy in accordance with legal or regulatory changes. Any change will be published on the official website of the university.

9. Contact

For any question or request related to the processing of personal data, you may contact us at:

University of Medicine, Tirana
Address: Rr. e Dibres, No. 371, Tirana, Albania
Email: [email protected]