1) Personal Information and Purpose
The personal data collected through the website will be used to provide better service and facilitate the use of the websites by analyzing the number and frequency of visits, as well as for other purposes that will be communicated to data subjects as appropriate.
The personal data of users who register on the website via forms will be used for the purposes specified in each form.
The contact and information request forms on our websites are designed to assist those interested in studying at Universidad ORT Uruguay are intended to facilitate communication and the exchange of information between prospective students and Universidad ORT Uruguay. The data will be retained for the purpose of receiving and responding to inquiries and related matters, as well as for statistical analysis.
2) Disclosure of personal data
Universidad ORT Uruguay disclose or transfer personal data collected through the website to any third party, except as permitted by law, when necessary to achieve the purpose sought by the user, or with the user’s express consent.
3) Databases and the exercise of rights
Universidad ORT Uruguay, located at Cuareim 1451, Montevideo, Uruguay, is responsible for processing the personal data of users collected and processed through Universidad ORT Uruguay websites. This information is stored in Universidad ORT Uruguay databases, which are duly registered with the Personal Data Regulatory and Control Unit.
Users may at any time exercise their rights of access, correction, updating, inclusion, and deletion, as recognized by Law No. 18,331, its amendments, and related provisions, in accordance with the terms set forth therein, with Universidad ORT Uruguay the contact form available at www.ort.edu.uy/contacto, or in person at Cuareim 1451 in Montevideo, Uruguay.
4) Cookies
Universidad ORT Uruguay first-party and third-party cookies on its websites. Cookies make browsing easier and, in many cases, are essential for accessing some of the services offered by the sites.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are sent to your computer from the website you visit and are used to track certain browsing interactions. These files are stored on your computer and contain anonymous data that can be updated and retrieved in the future; they do not harm your computer. They are used to remember your preferences, thereby improving your browsing experience.
Cookies can also be used to collect anonymous information about how a visitor navigates a website. For example, which webpage they came from or whether they arrived at the website via online advertisements.
Why ORT uses cookies
Universidad ORT Uruguay or may use cookies to determine and identify repeat visitors, the type of content and the sites a user links to, the amount of time each user spends in a particular area of the websites, and the specific features users choose to use, among other data. To the extent that cookie data constitutes personally identifiable information, the university processes such data solely on the basis of user consent.
What types of cookies does ORT use?
The university uses different types of cookies:
Essential cookies
Required for the websites to function. Essential cookies are used to authenticate users, prevent fraudulent use of user accounts, or provide website features.
Analytics/performance cookies
They allow you to track and count the number of visitors and see how visitors navigate the sites when they use them. This helps improve the way the sites function.
Targeting cookies
They track website visits, the pages users visited, and the links they clicked. This information is used to help websites better align with users' interests.
Third-party cookies
In addition to Universidad ORT Uruguay own cookies, third-party cookies may also be used to track website usage statistics and refine marketing strategies.
Tracking cookies
They track user behavior on websites and link it to other metrics, providing a better understanding of usage patterns.
Performance cookies
They enable real-time tracking of user conversions across different marketing channels to assess their effectiveness.
What happens if the user does not accept cookies?
If the user continues to browse the Universidad ORT Uruguay websites Universidad ORT Uruguay expressly rejecting the privacy policy—specifically the section regarding the use of cookies—it will be understood that the user has tacitly accepted their use.
If, on the other hand, the visitor rejects or deletes browsing cookies, it will not be possible to save their preferences on the Universidad ORT Uruguay websites; some features of the pages will not work; certain personalized services will not be available; and the visitor will be asked for permission to use cookies each time they access any of the university’s websites.
If, however, the user decides to change their website access settings, they should be aware that they can delete cookies or prevent this information from being stored on their device at any time by adjusting their browser preferences.
5) Links
This Privacy Policy applies exclusively to the websites of Universidad ORT Uruguay does not extend to cases where these websites are accessed via external links, nor to links from these websites to other websites.
6) National Do Not Call Registry
Under the National Do Not Call Registry, governed by Article 181 of Law No. 19,996 of November 3, 2021, and its implementing decree No. 132/985 of April 21, 2022, those who complete digital forms on the Universidad ORT Uruguay websites Universidad ORT Uruguay on its social media platforms give their free, express, and informed consent to be contacted by Universidad ORT Uruguay through telecommunications services (e.g., phone calls, text messages, mobile applications, or similar technological platforms) regarding advertising, offers, or gifts of goods or services provided by this institution, all of which is subject to the principles of personal data protection in accordance with the provisions of Article 5 of Law No. 18,331 of August 11, 2008.
7) Updates to the Privacy Policy
Universidad ORT Uruguay the right to make any changes and/or corrections to this Privacy Policy without prior notice or any other requirement. It is the responsibility of website users to check this page periodically for subsequent updates.
8) Jurisdiction and Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed in its entirety and without exception by the laws of the Eastern Republic of Uruguay and shall be interpreted in accordance with them. Any dispute arising from this Privacy Policy, including its existence, validity, interpretation, scope, or enforcement, shall be submitted to the courts of Montevideo, and any other venue or jurisdiction is hereby expressly waived.