Privacy Policy
Introduction
The Master in City Administration (MCA) website (“the Site”) operates as a globally coordinated informational platform supporting a network of academic institutions, cities, and international partners.
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, stored, and protected when users interact with the Site.
The Site is non-commercial in nature and does not sell products or services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect personal information when you voluntarily submit it through the Site, including:
Name
Email address
Professional affiliation
Country or region
Any additional information submitted via forms (e.g. expressions of interest, partnership enquiries, media enquiries)
Automatically Collected Information
We may collect limited technical data, including:
IP address
Browser type and device information
Pages visited and interaction data
Cookies and similar tracking technologies
This data is used for performance monitoring and site improvement.
How We Use Your Information
Your information may be used for the following purposes:
To respond to enquiries or requests
To provide updates about the MCA initiative, including program development and participation opportunities
To manage expressions of interest from individuals, institutions, and cities
To support coordination with partner universities and stakeholders
To improve the performance and usability of the Site
To ensure security and prevent misuse
Consent for Contact
By submitting your information through the Site, you consent to being contacted by the MCA platform and its affiliated partners in relation to:
Program updates
Participation opportunities
Relevant announcements
Institutional engagement
You may withdraw this consent at any time (see Section 8).
Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent personal data.
We may share information only where necessary with:
Partner universities delivering MCA programmes
Affiliated institutions involved in the MCA framework
Service providers supporting website operation (e.g. hosting, analytics)
All such sharing is limited to what is necessary for operational and coordination purposes.
Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to:
Fulfil the purpose for which it was collected
Maintain ongoing engagement where consent has been provided
Meet operational, governance, or legal requirements
Data that is no longer required will be securely deleted or anonymised.
Cookies and Tracking
The Site may use cookies to:
Enable core functionality
Analyse usage patterns
Improve user experience
Users may manage cookie preferences through their browser settings.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against:
Unauthorised access
Loss or misuse
Alteration or disclosure
However, no system can be guaranteed fully secure, and users submit data at their own risk.
Your Rights
You may request to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate information
Withdraw consent for communications
Request deletion of your data
Requests can be made via the contact form provided on the Site.
Third-Party Links
The Site may include links to partner institutions or external platforms.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in the Site or governance framework. Updates will be posted on this page.
Contact
For privacy-related enquiries, users may contact the MCA Communications Team via the contact form provided on the Site.