Privacy Policy for Humboldt University Of Berlin
Humboldt University Of Berlin is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors and users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Last updated: April 04, 2026
Information Collected
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain non-personally identifiable information about your device and browsing activity. This information helps us understand how our website is used and allows us to improve its functionality and your experience. The types of information we may collect include:
- IP Address: Your Internet Protocol address, which is a numerical label assigned to your device.
- Browser Type: Information about the web browser you are using (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari).
- Operating System: Details about the operating system of your device (e.g., Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS).
- Pages Visited: The specific pages you access on our website, the time and date of your visit, and the duration of your stay on those pages.
This data is primarily collected for statistical analysis, website security, and to ensure the proper functioning of our services.
Cookies
Our website uses "cookies" to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites that you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
We use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings.
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns.
- Improve the overall functionality and content of our website.
You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. However, if you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.
Third-Party Services
We may utilize third-party services, such as web analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics), content delivery networks, or embedded media from other platforms (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo). These third-party service providers may collect and process information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Humboldt University Of Berlin is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with through our website.
Advertising
Humboldt University Of Berlin does not generally use the information collected from our website for direct advertising purposes to individual users. While we may use aggregated, non-personally identifiable data for general marketing and outreach efforts related to the university's mission, we do not engage in targeted advertising based on individual user browsing habits on our site.
Children's Privacy (Under 13)
Humboldt University Of Berlin is committed to protecting the privacy of children. Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child under the age of 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. The "Last updated" date at the top of this policy will be revised accordingly. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us: