Privacy Policy


Last updated: May 2024


Welcome to University of Advanced Health Care Sciences (hereinafter referred to as "we", "our", or "UAHCS"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you access our content platform for postgraduate education, operated from Barcelona, Spain, and primarily serving the United States.


1. Information We Collect

1.1. Information You Provide to Us

We collect the information you provide directly, such as:

  • Registration data: name, email address, phone number, payment information, and other information necessary to create an account.
  • Profile information: biography, profile picture, and any other information you choose to share.
  • Content you upload to UAHCS: comments, messages, and any other information you share through our communication features.


1.2. Information Collected Automatically

We may automatically collect the following information:

  • Usage data: information about your activity on UAHCS, including the pages you visit, the time and date of access, the time spent on each page, and the actions you take.
  • Device information: type of device, operating system, web browser, IP address, unique device identifiers, and mobile network data.
  • Cookies and similar technologies: we use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your use of UAHCS and personalise your experience.


2. Use of Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our platform.
  • Process your transactions and manage your account.
  • Communicate with you, including sending updates, alerts, and technical support.
  • Personalise your experience on UAHCS.
  • Analyse and understand how our platform is used.
  • Protect our rights and prevent fraud and abuse.


3. Sharing of Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With service providers and partners: we share information with third parties who help us operate, provide, improve, and market our platform.
  • With other external platforms: if you interact with content that links to other websites, your information may be shared with those sites.
  • To comply with legal obligations: we will share your information to comply with any applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
  • In the event of a business change: in the case of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.


4. International Transfers

As we operate from Spain, your personal information may be transferred to and processed in Spain and other countries outside the United States. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, including the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).


5. Security

We implement technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, and disclosure. However, no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, so we cannot ensure or guarantee the security of the information you transmit to us.


6. Your Rights

Depending on your location and subject to applicable law, you may have the following rights:

  • Access your personal data.
  • Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Request the deletion of your personal data.
  • Restrict the processing of your personal data.
  • Object to the processing of your personal data.
  • Port your personal data.


To exercise these rights, you may contact us at info@uahcs.com.


7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on UAHCS and, when appropriate, providing you with a more prominent notice.


8. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:

  • Email: info@uahcs.com
  • Mailing Address: 

University of Advanced Health Care Sciences

Ps. Sant Gervasi, 27

08021 Barcelona (Spain)


9. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Spain, without regard to conflict of laws principles. However, we respect any rights you may have under the data protection laws of your country of residence.


______________________________________________________________________________________

Acceptable Use Policy


This Acceptable Use Policy (hereinafter, "AUP") sets forth the rules and guidelines governing the use of our website (hereinafter, "the Site") by our users. By accessing and using the Site, you agree to comply with the terms of this AUP and all applicable laws and regulations.


Permitted Use

The Site is designed to provide information and services to our users. You may use the Site for the following purposes:

  1. Access and browse the content of the Site.
  2. Use the services and functionalities provided on the Site, following the applicable instructions and terms.
  3. Communicate with us through the contact channels provided on the Site.


Prohibited Use

It is prohibited to use the Site for any illegal or unauthorized purpose. Specifically, you may not:

Infringe on the intellectual property rights of third parties, including the unauthorized use of trademarks, copyrights, or patents.

  1. Post, upload, transmit, or distribute content that is illegal, defamatory, harassing, abusive, threatening, obscene, or otherwise inappropriate.
  2. Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site, servers, or networks connected to the Site, or violate any requirement, procedure, policy, or regulation of the networks connected to the Site.
  3. Attempt to access restricted or protected areas of the Site without authorization.
  4. Collect or store personal data of other users without their consent.


User Responsibility

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password, and for restricting access to your computer or device to prevent unauthorized use of the Site. You agree to be responsible for all activities that occur under your account or password.


Modifications and Termination

We reserve the right to modify this AUP at any time without prior notice. By continuing to use the Site after such modifications, you agree to comply with the revised AUP.


We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, for any reason, including, but not limited to, non-compliance with this AUP.


Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

This AUP shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Spain, without giving effect to the principles of conflict of laws. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this AUP shall be exclusively resolved in the state or courts located in Barcelona, Spain.


______________________________________________________________________


Intellectual Property and Trademark Policy


Welcome to www.uahcs.com ("we," "our," or "the Company"). This Intellectual Property and Trademark Policy sets forth the terms and conditions under which intellectual property and trademarks associated with our website are protected. This policy complies with the laws of the United States and Spain, where we operate and provide our services.


Intellectual Property


Copyright

All content included on this website, such as text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of the Company or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and Spanish copyright laws, as well as international treaties.

Permitted Uses

  • Personal and Non-Commercial Use: You may access and use the content for your personal and non-commercial use.
  • Limited Copying and Distribution: You may download or print a copy of the content from the website for your personal and non-commercial use, provided you keep intact all copyright and other proprietary notices.

Restrictions

  • Modification and Reproduction: You may not modify, reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, visit, or otherwise exploit any part of the website content for any commercial purpose without our express written consent.
  • Illegal or Unauthorized Use: You are prohibited from using the website content for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.

User Contributions

If you submit content to our website (such as comments, suggestions, ideas, graphics, etc.), you grant the Company a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media.


Trademark


Company Trademarks

The trademarks, logos, and service marks (collectively, the "Trademarks") displayed on this website are registered and unregistered trademarks of the Company and other third parties. All these Trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Use of Trademarks

  • Permission to Use: You are not granted any license or right to use any Trademark displayed on the website without the prior written consent of the Trademark owner.
  • Prohibitions: You are prohibited from using any Trademark as a link or in any other manner without the prior written consent of the Trademark owner.


Intellectual Property Infringement Claims

Notification Procedure

If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement or that your intellectual property rights have been otherwise violated, please provide our Copyright Agent with the following information:

  1. An electronic or physical signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright or other intellectual property interest.
  2. A description of the copyrighted work or other intellectual property that you claim has been infringed.
  3. A description of where the material that you claim is infringing is located on the website.
  4. Your address, telephone number, and email address.
  5. A statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
  6. A statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information in your Notice is accurate and that you are the copyright or intellectual property owner or are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright or intellectual property owner.

Changes to the Policy

We reserve the right to make changes to this policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page and, if the changes are significant, we will provide a more prominent notice (including, for certain services, email notification of changes to the policy).


Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This policy will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Spain, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising in connection with this policy will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Barcelona, Spain.