At American Western University (“AWU”, “we”, “our”), we use cookies to enhance the experience of visitors to our website. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies on the website awu.college.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. These files allow the website to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and personalize your experience.
What Types of Cookies Do We Use?
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the proper functioning of our website. Without these cookies, certain services on the site may not be available.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site, enabling us to improve functionality.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies remember your preferences, such as language settings, to enhance your experience.
- Advertising and Marketing Cookies: These cookies are used to show you relevant advertisements based on your interests.
Managing Cookies
You can manage, delete, or block cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the website.
Data Protection Policy (GDPR)
At American Western University, we take the privacy of your data seriously and process it in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Personal Data We Process
We may collect personal data when you visit our website, register, use our services, or contact us.
Purposes of Data Processing
Your personal data may be processed for the following purposes:
- Providing university services
- Offering information about educational programs
- Responding to inquiries
- Complying with legal obligations
Data Sharing
Your personal data may be shared with third parties only when necessary. For example, with authorized governmental authorities or our university’s partners.
Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- The right to know if your data is being processed
- The right to request corrections to your data
- The right to request the deletion of your data
- The right to object to data processing activities
Data Retention Policy
At American Western University, we retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it is processed. The retention period varies depending on our legal obligations, the nature of the services provided, and our contractual relationship with you.
Retention Period
- Educational-related data: Retained for 10 years after the completion of enrollment.
- Marketing and communication data: Retained until requested for removal.
- Data related to legal obligations: Retained for the legally required period.
Data Disposal
Once the retention period has ended, your data will be securely disposed of in accordance with applicable laws, either by deletion, destruction, or anonymization.