Privacy Policy
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Privacy Policy
The University of Sharjah is committed to protecting user privacy and understands its importance. By accessing the UoS Portal and using our online services, users agree to the terms and conditions outlined in this disclaimer and the UoS Privacy Policy. \ \ Please read our privacy policy carefully to understand how we collect and use information. \ \ Information We Collect Automatically\ While browsing our website, we automatically collect certain non-identifiable information:
- The IP address used to access the website
- The type of web browser used, along with the time and date of the visit
- The pages viewed anonymously on the website
- Your geographical location
Users' Personal Identifiable Information\ We may collect personally identifiable information when a user:
- Provides personal details such as name, date of birth, health card number, or email ID
- Completes an online registration, suggestions, or complaints form
- Applies for a job through the UoS Job Opportunities site
- Uses online academic services
Information Usage\ We use the collected information to:
- Maintain a record of registered users
- Customize our services based on users' preferences
- Collect internal statistics to help us serve users better
- Contact users with UoS news or information regarding upcoming events
Users' information is never shared with any third parties unless required by law or to protect UoS rights or properties.
Cookies\ We use cookies to personalize user visits and enhance user experience. Most web browsers allow you to refuse, accept, or delete cookies. However, rejecting or deleting cookies may impact your user experience. \ \ \ Links to Other Sites\ The UoS website contains links to external websites, but the University has no control over these sites. Consequently, they are not covered by the UoS Privacy Policy. Users are advised to review third-party privacy policies before providing any personal data to these websites. \ \ \ Social Media\ The University may gather and retain data about how people use this website to update it and provide new services. This data will be used to improve the website's functionality and content. \ \ Please review the information on this page regarding the privacy policy. Future updates will be posted here. The University reserves the right to update its privacy statement as needed. By continuing to use this website, you agree to the Privacy Policy. \ \ The University is responsible for hosting and maintaining this website. Only subsites within the subsite_name.sharjah.ac.ae domain are covered by this policy. Departments, schools, and other organizations within the University may publish their own privacy policies. You can access these sites through our top navigation menu. \ \ External websites not hosted on the sharjah.ac.ae domain are not covered by this policy. \ \ \ Information Gathered \ \ Upon visiting this site, we may collect the following information:
- Your IP address
- Requested URL
- Referring URL
- Date and time of page visits
- Software information (e.g., browser used, operating system used)
- Your internet access domain name
\ \ About Cookies\ When accessing certain pages on our website, a small text file known as a cookie may be downloaded to your computer. Our website uses cookies to identify your browser session when you visit password-protected websites, such as Webmail, enhancing the website's security for you. You can configure your web browser to reject cookie requests, but doing so might limit the website's functionality and usefulness.
How We Use the Information Collected\ The information we gather can be used and analyzed by the University to enhance our offerings. For example, we use Google Analytics to understand the locations of visitors and the pages they frequently visit. Such analytical data will not be stored by the University or linked to personally identifiable information. The information gathered will not be shared with any outside organizations or parties. Data will be stored on UoS computers and will be deleted by the University as appropriate. \ \ \ Monitoring Usage of University Applications and Systems\ Usage logs may be retained for security and the safe operation of University applications and systems. Files may be examined and reported to University Management and/or the relevant UAE Authorities if there are any indications of misuse or illegal activities. \ \ For queries about the above Privacy Policy, please contact servicedesk@sharjah.ac.ae. \ \ \ Copyright Notice\ All materials and content on this website are reserved by the University of Sharjah. This includes text, information, photographs, visuals, and website design. Copying, publishing, or reproducing any of this material in any form without prior approval from the appropriate department at the University is strictly prohibited.