Privacy Policy — RUST University

1. Introduction

Rutherford University of Science and Technology ("RUST", "we", "us") is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information when you visit our website, apply for admission, or interact with our services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

Personal identifiers (name, email, phone number, date of birth, nationality)
Academic records (transcripts, certificates, qualifications)
Application data (program choices, motivation statements, uploaded documents)
Technical data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, cookies)
Communication data (messages sent via contact forms, email, or WhatsApp)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

Process your application for admission
Communicate with you about programs, events, and updates
Improve our website and services
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Send marketing communications (only with your consent)

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with accreditation bodies, government agencies (as required by law), and trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering our services.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. All data transmitted through our website is encrypted using SSL/TLS technology.

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or using our cookie consent banner. For more details, see our cookie information in the consent dialog.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact.rustedu@gmail.com.

8. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact: Rutherford University of Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Kigali, Rwanda. Email: contact.rustedu@gmail.com. Phone: +250 788 308 697.