Changzhou Vocational Institute of Mechatronic Technology (CZIMT)
International Study Website - https://zt.czimt.edu.cn/czjdlxzs/
Effective date: [insert publication date]
Changzhou Vocational Institute of Mechatronic Technology ("CZIMT", "the Institute", "we", "us" or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how CZIMT collects, uses, stores and shares personal information when you use the CZIMT International Study Website, contact us about studying at CZIMT, use admissions-related online services, or interact with Website analytics and other online functions.
This Policy primarily reflects the requirements of the laws and regulations of the People's Republic of China, including applicable personal information, cybersecurity, data-security and network-data protection requirements.
1. Who we are
The personal information processor responsible for this Website is:
Changzhou Vocational Institute of Mechatronic Technology (常州机电职业技术学院) Unified Social Credit Code: 123200004660069658
CZIMT is a provincial public full-time higher vocational institution in the People's Republic of China.
Address No. 26 Mingxin Middle Road Wujin District Changzhou, Jiangsu Province 213164 People's Republic of China
For international student and admissions enquiries International Cooperation and Exchange Office Changzhou Vocational Institute of Mechatronic Technology Email: gjjlc@czimt.edu.cn Telephone: +86-519-86331259
For Website network and information-security matters Informationization Construction Office Changzhou Vocational Institute of Mechatronic Technology Email: cxh1966@czimt.edu.cn Telephone: +86-519-86331100
2. Information we collect
The personal information we collect depends on how you use the Website.
Information you provide
When you contact CZIMT, request information, submit an enquiry or otherwise communicate with us, we may collect:
- your name;
- email address;
- telephone number;
- country or region;
- nationality, where relevant to an admissions enquiry;
- intended programme or study pathway;
- intended intake;
- enquiry subject;
- information contained in your message; and
- subsequent correspondence relating to your enquiry.
If you request a brochure or other information, we may use the contact information you provide to supply the requested material.
A general enquiry or request for admissions information will not by itself be treated as consent to unrelated promotional communications where separate consent is required by applicable law.
Information collected when you use the Website
When you visit the Website, CZIMT and authorised services used to operate it may automatically process information such as:
- IP address;
- date and time of access;
- pages and resources visited;
- referring website, advertisement or campaign information;
- browser and device type;
- operating system;
- language and locale;
- approximate location derived from network information;
- Website session or visitor identifiers; and
- server, network, error and security logs.
This information may be used to operate and secure the Website, diagnose technical problems, maintain Website functionality and understand how the Website is used.
Admissions and application services
CZIMT provides a designated online application service for international applicants.
If you follow a link from the International Study Website to CZIMT's designated application platform, the information required for your formal application may be processed through that service.
The general Website enquiry form should not be used to submit passports, financial records, health information, criminal-record certificates or other sensitive formal-application materials unless CZIMT expressly directs you to an authorised function designed for that purpose.
3. How we use your information
CZIMT may process personal information to:
- provide, maintain and operate the International Study Website;
- respond to international-student enquiries;
- provide information about programmes, study pathways, admissions, tuition, scholarships and student life;
- deliver information or materials requested by you;
- support admissions-related Website functions;
- direct prospective students to CZIMT-designated application and admissions services;
- respond to questions about an existing application;
- maintain Website, information-system and network security;
- identify, prevent and investigate technical problems, fraud, abuse or security incidents;
- understand and improve Website use, accessibility and performance;
- measure international recruitment activities where lawful and appropriate;
- maintain records reasonably necessary to respond to enquiries and requests;
- comply with applicable laws, regulations and lawful governmental requirements; and
- protect the lawful rights and interests of CZIMT, Website users and other persons.
Where applicable law requires consent for a particular processing activity, CZIMT will process personal information on the basis of that consent.
Where another lawful basis applies, including compliance with legal obligations, admissions administration, provision of requested services or protection of network and information security, CZIMT may process personal information on that basis.
Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent. Withdrawal will not affect processing lawfully carried out before the withdrawal.
4. Cookies, analytics and similar technologies
The Website may use cookies, browser storage and similar technologies for purposes including:
- providing Website functions;
- maintaining Website and network security;
- remembering privacy or language preferences;
- maintaining Website sessions;
- supporting application or admissions-service sessions;
- measuring Website performance and use; and
- measuring international recruitment campaigns where permitted.
CZIMT may use authorised service providers to support functions such as:
- Website hosting;
- analytics;
- maps;
- admissions technology;
- communications;
- network security; and
- other functions necessary to operate the Website.
Some technologies may be necessary for the Website or a requested service to function.
Other analytics, personalisation or marketing technologies may be optional.
Where applicable law requires consent before an optional technology is used, the Website will provide an appropriate choice before or in connection with that processing.
Where Cookie Settings are provided, you may use them to review or change optional preferences. You may also use your browser settings to remove or block cookies or other browser storage.
Blocking necessary technologies may affect the operation of certain Website features.
5. Marketing communications
CZIMT may provide information about international programmes, admissions, scholarships, events or related study opportunities.
Where applicable law requires consent for promotional or marketing communications, CZIMT will send those communications only after the necessary consent has been obtained or where another lawful basis applies.
You may withdraw from optional marketing communications using an unsubscribe method provided with the communication or by contacting CZIMT.
A request for information, brochure request or response to an admissions enquiry is not by itself treated as permission for unrelated promotional communications where separate consent is required.
6. Who we share information with
CZIMT limits access to personal information to persons and organisations that reasonably require it for the purposes described in this Policy.
This may include authorised personnel within:
- the International Cooperation and Exchange Office;
- the Informationization Construction Office;
- relevant CZIMT academic schools or colleges;
- admissions and student-management units; and
- other CZIMT departments where involvement is necessary to respond to a request or perform an authorised institutional function.
CZIMT may also use authorised external service providers that support the International Study Website or international admissions process.
Depending on the services actually enabled, these may include providers supporting:
- online applications;
- Website hosting;
- analytics;
- communications;
- maps;
- network and information security; and
- other Website infrastructure.
Such providers may process information only for authorised purposes, subject to applicable agreements and applicable law.
Where required by law, information about relevant recipients or service providers will be disclosed through this Policy, a service-provider list, the relevant Website function or another appropriate notice.
CZIMT may also disclose information where required by applicable law or by a lawful request from a competent government, judicial, regulatory or law-enforcement authority.
CZIMT does not sell personal information collected through this Website.
7. International processing
CZIMT is established in the People's Republic of China.
Some technology or service providers used in connection with the Website may operate internationally. Depending on the services actually used, certain personal information may therefore be processed outside mainland China.
Where personal information is provided to a recipient outside mainland China and Chinese law imposes requirements on that transfer, CZIMT will comply with the applicable requirements concerning notification, consent, security assessment, certification, standard contractual safeguards or other legally required measures.
Where separate consent is required for an overseas transfer, CZIMT will obtain that consent through the relevant Website or service process.
8. Formal applications and sensitive personal information
A formal international-student application to CZIMT may involve information such as:
- passport and other identity information;
- visa information, where applicable;
- passport photographs;
- high-school diploma or other academic qualifications;
- academic transcripts;
- language-proficiency certificates;
- criminal-record information;
- physical-examination and health information;
- financial information or bank-deposit evidence;
- guardian information, where applicable; and
- other information required for admission, immigration, enrolment or student administration.
Some of these categories may constitute sensitive personal information under applicable law.
The general International Study Website is not intended to be used as an unsecured channel for submitting sensitive formal-application documents.
Formal application materials should be submitted only through the application system or another process designated by CZIMT.
Where CZIMT processes sensitive personal information, it will do so only where there is a specific purpose and sufficient necessity and will apply the additional protection, notification and consent requirements required by applicable law.
9. Children and younger users
Under Chinese personal information law, personal information relating to a child under 14 years of age is sensitive personal information and receives additional protection.