Privacy Policy | Department of Computer Science

Welcome to the Department of Computer Science (MCCS) website. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy notice, or our practices with regards to your personal information, please contact the department administration.

1. Information We Collect

The personal information that we collect depends on the context of your interactions with us and the website, the choices you make, and the features you use. The personal information we collect may include:

Name and Contact Data: We may collect your first and last name, email address, phone number, and other similar contact data when you fill out forms.
Credentials: We may collect passwords and similar security information used for authentication and account access if you are a registered user.
Academic Information: If you are a student or alumni, we may collect records of your enrollment, courses, and graduation details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information collected via our website for a variety of academic and administrative purposes described below:

To facilitate account creation and logon process.
To send administrative information to you, such as updates to our terms, conditions, and policies.
To fulfill and manage your requests for information or resources.
To post testimonials or student spotlight features with your consent.
To deliver targeted notifications concerning department events and academic notices.

3. Will Your Information Be Shared?

We only share information with your consent, to comply with laws, to provide you with services, to protect your rights, or to fulfill academic obligations. We may process or share your data that we hold based on the following legal bases:

Consent: We may process your data if you have given us specific consent to use your personal information.
Legitimate Interests: We may process your data when it is reasonably necessary to achieve our legitimate academic operations.
Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information where we are legally required to do so.

4. How Long Do We Keep Your Information?

We keep your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy notice unless otherwise required by university guidelines or applicable law. Academic records are generally retained permanently as part of the institutional history.

5. Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this notice, you may contact the Department of Computer Science.