General:

This University Privacy Statement applies to the University and its family of websites and governs data collection and usage at all the University sites and services worldwide.

Cookies:

When you visit some pages on the University website, your computer may be issued with a small file – a “cookie”. Cookies are small pieces of information sent to your computer and stored on your hard drive to allow the University to recognize the user when you next visit. The University uses cookies to aid the user experience by providing a feature to save you time and to tell the web server that you have returned to a specific page.

You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or warn you before accepting them. However, if you choose to decline cookies, you may not be able to fully experience the interactive features of the University websites you visit.

Accessing Personal Accounts:

As a “User”, you can voluntarily provide us with personal details in order to register to enquire about, apply for or access the courses, services and facilities we offer. As necessary, you would be asked to modify or update your personal data, and in contrast you can alter these details as long as you wish.  On occasion summary statistics may be gathered, however, it is important to understand that the data doesn't provide any personal information (e.g. email addresses) and isn't attributed to individuals. The primary purpose for collecting the information, which is used on an aggregate basis, is to improve the content and functionality of our website. This data is protected from public access and can only be viewed and disclosed by authorized personnel.

Accessing ImamU’s Website:

In certain instances, the University employs security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized use, access or disclosure. We take appropriate measures to ensure that the information disclosed to us is kept secure, accurate and up to date and kept only for so long as is necessary for the purposes for which it is used. Except as set out in this Policy, we will not otherwise share, sell or distribute any of the information you provide to us, unless required or permitted do so by law.

Links to external websites

This Privacy Policy only covers the Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University website and other pages that are linked to from the main university sites including some Academic School, Research Centre and project-orientated websites.

This website may contain links to other websites that are outside of the University’s control and are not covered by this privacy policy. If you have access to these external links, then please read the statements relevant to these systems.

Visitors’ statistics:

We may collect information about your computer, including where available your IP address, operating system and browser type. This information is statistical data about users' browsing actions and patterns, does not identify any individual. It is used to inform improvements to the website, for system administration, and to report aggregate information to third parties. Unless required or permitted do so by law, we will not otherwise share, sell or distribute any of the information you provide to us without your consent.

Changes to our Privacy Policy:

We may amend this policy from time to time. If we make any substantial changes we will notify you by posting a prominent notice on the Site.

 Contact Us:

If you have any queries concerning this Privacy Policy or the handling and management of your personal information then please contact the Legal Affairs Administration of the university.