Who We Are

For the purposes of this policy, “we” refers to University Metropolitan Tirana (UMT), a higher education institution offering various academic and research programs in accordance with Albanian legislation on education and the protection of personal data. This notice complies with Law No. 124/2024 “On the Protection of Personal Data” and other relevant legislation in force in the Republic of Albania.

Contact

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding how we process your data, you may contact our GDPR Office at the following address:

GDPR Office – University Metropolitan Tirana
Address: Sotir Kolea Street, University Metropolitan Tirana Building, Tirana, Albania
Email: info@umt.edu.al
Tel: +355 692591493

Processing of Personal Data

UMT processes the personal data of students, academic and administrative staff, applicants, alumni, parents/guardians, partners, and third parties connected to its educational and research activities, for purposes including:

• Developing academic programs and supporting students;
• Managing contractual relationships with staff and collaborators;
• Ensuring academic quality, assessment, and graduation;
• Managing payments, scholarships, and financial services;
• Promoting and developing the institution through websites, social media, and other publications;
• Ensuring suitable teaching conditions and physical security through the CCTV system;
• Complying with legal requirements, inspections, and reporting to public authorities such as the Ministry of Education and Sports, AKKSHI, KSHL, etc.

Legal Basis for Processing

UMT processes personal data based on:

• Contracts with students and employees;
• Legal obligations under current education and data protection laws;
• The legitimate interests of the institution for efficient operation, academic development, and representation;
• Consent of individuals, when required (e.g., use of images in marketing).

What Data We Collect

Depending on your relationship with UMT, we may collect the following categories of data:

• Identifying data: first and last name, personal ID number, date of birth, identity documents;
• Contact data: email, phone number, address;
• Academic data: grades, student files, diplomas, participation in activities, training;
• Financial data: payments, fees, bank account details (excluding sensitive data such as credit card numbers);
• Health or sensitive data: (with consent or for legal reasons);
• Data from our security systems: (CCTV, IT system access);
• Images/photos/videos: taken during university events or for promotional purposes.

Data Storage and Sharing

Your data is stored securely for a period determined by our data retention policies and may be shared with:

• State institutions for legal purposes;
• Third-party service providers for IT, marketing, or consultancy, with guarantees for confidential storage;
• International academic partners for collaboration or student exchange purposes (when necessary and with prior consent).

Your Rights and Withdrawal of Consent

You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data;
• Request correction or deletion of your data (where applicable);
• Restrict processing or object to its use;
• Withdraw consent at any time, if processing is based on consent;
• Withdraw your participation in activities, notifying the University freely and without negative consequences;
• Submit a complaint to the Commissioner for the Right to Information and Personal Data Protection.

Withdrawal of consent or participation does not affect the lawfulness of data processing carried out prior to the withdrawal.

Marketing and Communications

UMT may use your contact data to:

• Inform you about events, announcements, or University promotional campaigns;
• Invite you to alumni activities or fundraising events;
• Share success stories, publications, and research projects via social media and official channels.

You may opt out of such communications at any time by notifying us via email at: info@umt.edu.al

Changes to the Policy

UMT reserves the right to update this Privacy Notice. The latest version will be published on the University’s official website.