Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 07, 2026
Technische Universitã¤T Ilmenau is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors and users. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how it is used, and the steps we take to safeguard your personal data when you interact with our website (www.tu-ilmenau.de) and its related services.
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain non-personally identifiable information that your browser sends whenever you visit a website. This data helps us understand how our website is used and allows us to improve its functionality and content.
- IP Address: Your Internet Protocol (IP) address is used to diagnose problems with our server and to administer our website. It may also provide us with general geographical information.
- Browser Type: Information about the web browser you are using (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari) helps us optimize our website for different browser technologies.
- Operating System: Details about your device's operating system (e.g., Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android) assist us in ensuring compatibility and performance across various platforms.
- Pages Visited: We track which pages you visit, the time spent on those pages, and the order of pages visited to analyze user navigation patterns and content popularity.
We do not use this information to identify individual users, but rather to gather broad demographic information for aggregate use.
Cookies
Our website uses "cookies" to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve our website and your visit. We use cookies for purposes such as:
- Maintaining user sessions (session cookies).
- Remembering user preferences.
- Analyzing website traffic and usage patterns through analytics services.
You have the option 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, this may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
Third-Party Services
We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our website service, to provide the service on our behalf, or to assist us in analyzing how our website is used. These third parties may have access to your non-personally identifiable information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
Examples of third-party services include web analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) that help us understand how users engage with our website. Please note that these third-party services have their own privacy policies governing their use of information.
Advertising
Technische Universitã¤T Ilmenau does not use third-party advertising services that track users across websites to display personalized advertisements. Our website is primarily for informational and educational purposes, and we do not engage in targeted advertising based on user browsing habits.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from children under 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. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. 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:
Visit our contact page: Contact Us