Last updated: 12 November 2026
Yerevan Haybusak University (the “University”) values the privacy of visitors to haybusak.am (the “Website”). This policy explains what data we collect, why, and how you can control it. Personal data is processed in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Armenia “On Protection of Personal Data”.
1. Data controller
Yerevan Haybusak University
Address: 6 Abelyan St, Yerevan 0038, Armenia
Email: info@haybusak.am
Phone: +374 10 396161
2. What data we collect
- Data you enter in forms: first name, last name, email address, phone number (for example, in the Online Application form).
- Visit source: how you reached the Website (search engine, advertising or referring link, social network). It is sent automatically together with the form.
- Technical data: IP address, device and browser type, pages viewed, time of visit and actions on the Website (clicks, scrolling). This data is collected by analytics services (see section 5).
We do not request or process special categories of data (health, religious or political beliefs, etc.).
3. Why we use it
- to respond to your application or enquiry and advise you on admission and study conditions;
- to analyse visits and improve the Website;
- to protect the Website from spam and abuse.
We do not sell your data or use it for purposes not listed here.
4. Legal basis
By completing and submitting a form, you consent to the processing of your data for the purposes set out in this policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by writing to info@haybusak.am.
If you are under 16, please submit the form with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
5. Cookies and analytics
The Website uses cookies and browser storage (localStorage):
| Name | Set by | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| wp-wpml_current_language | Website | remembers the selected language | up to 1 day |
| hb_source (localStorage) | Website | remembers the visit source to send it with a form | 30 days |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | visit statistics | up to 2 years |
| _ym_uid, _ym_d, _ym_isad, _ym_visorc, etc. | Yandex Metrica | visit statistics, click map, Session Replay (Webvisor) | up to 1 year |
The analytics services, Google Analytics and Yandex Metrica, are loaded via Google Tag Manager. Yandex Metrica’s Session Replay (Webvisor) records on-page actions (mouse movement, clicks, scrolling) to help us assess how convenient the Website is.
You can delete or block cookies in your browser settings. The Website will keep working, but your language choice may not be remembered. You can also opt out of analytics with the Google Analytics and Yandex Metrica opt-out add-ons.
6. Who we share data with
Data submitted via forms is accessible only to authorised University staff. To run the Website we use the following services, which may process data outside Armenia:
- Bluehost (USA): website hosting; applications submitted via forms are stored in the Website database;
- Google: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and email delivery of application notifications;
- Yandex: Yandex Metrica.
Data may be disclosed to public authorities only in cases and in the manner prescribed by law.
7. Retention
We keep application and enquiry data for as long as needed to respond and to complete the admission process, but no longer than 2 years, after which it is deleted. Analytics data is kept for the period set in those services’ settings.
8. Your rights
You have the right to:
- know what data about you we process and receive a copy of it;
- request correction, blocking or deletion of your data;
- withdraw your consent to processing.
To exercise these rights, write to info@haybusak.am; we will respond within the period set by law. If you believe your rights have been violated, you may contact the Personal Data Protection Agency of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Armenia.
9. Security
The Website runs over secure HTTPS, forms are protected against automated spam, and access to the database is restricted.
10. Changes
This policy may be updated. The current version is always available on this page; the date of the last update is shown above. See also the Terms and Conditions.