Last updated: 14 November 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how List of Universities (listofuniversities.com) collects, uses and protects information when you visit this website, and the choices you have. By using the website you agree to this policy.
Who we are
List of Universities is an independent online directory of universities, colleges and schools. You can contact us about this policy through our contact page.
Information we collect
Information you give us. When you use the contact form we receive your name, email address and message.
Usage and log data. Like most websites, our servers record technical information such as IP address, browser type, device, referring page and the pages you visit. We use it for security, to prevent abuse and to keep the website running.
Cookies and similar technologies. See the sections on advertising and analytics below and our Cookie Policy.
We do not ask for, and do not want to receive, sensitive information such as passport numbers, financial details or health information.
How we use information
to operate, maintain and improve the website;
to answer messages and handle correction requests;
to understand how the website is used (analytics), where enabled;
to show advertising that keeps the website free to use;
to protect the website against spam, fraud and misuse.
We do not sell your personal information.
Advertising (Google AdSense)
We use Google AdSense to show ads on this website. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to this site and/or other sites on the Internet. Other approved third-party vendors and ad networks may also use cookies to serve ads.
You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of some third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalised advertising at www.aboutads.info or, in Europe, www.youronlinechoices.eu. To learn more, see how Google uses information from sites that use its services.
Where the law requires it (for example in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom and Switzerland), advertising and analytics cookies are only used after you give consent.
Analytics
We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the website, for example which pages are most useful. Google Analytics uses cookies and collects information such as the pages you visit, how long you stay and your approximate location. You can prevent this with the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on or through our cookie settings.
Cookies and your choices
Essential cookies are needed for the website and its forms to work securely and cannot be switched off. You can accept or reject analytics and advertising cookies, and change your choice at any time, using the Cookie settings link at the bottom of every page. You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings.
Information about institutions
Profiles contain information about educational institutions (names, addresses, official websites and official contact details) taken from public, official and openly licensed sources listed on our Data Sources page. We do not publish private personal contact details. If you believe a page contains personal information that should be corrected or removed, please contact us.
Sharing information
We share information only with service providers that help us run the website (such as our hosting provider, and Google for analytics and advertising), when the law requires it, or when needed to protect our users, the website or our rights. These providers process information under their own privacy policies.
International transfers
Our service providers may process information in countries other than your own. Where this happens, they are required to protect it in line with applicable data protection law.
How long we keep information
Contact messages are kept only as long as needed to answer you and handle any follow-up, and are then deleted. Technical logs and backups are kept for a limited time for security and recovery, and are then deleted or overwritten.
Your rights
Depending on where you live (for example under the GDPR, the UK GDPR or California privacy law), you may have the right to access, correct or delete your personal information, to object to or restrict its use, to withdraw consent, and to complain to your local data protection authority. To make a request, please use our contact page. We will respond within the time required by law.
Children's privacy
This website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or under 16 in the European Economic Area). If you believe a child has sent us personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Security
We protect the website with HTTPS encryption, access controls and regular backups. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, but we work to protect your information.
Links to other websites
The website links to institutions' official websites and other third-party sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices; please read their policies.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last changed.