Privacy Policy Statement
This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which King Fahd
University of Petroleum and Minerals collects, uses,
maintains and discloses information collected from users
(each, a "User") of the www.kfupm.edu.sa website ("Site")
and sub-sites. This privacy policy applies to the Site,
sub-sites and all products and services offered by King Fahd
University of Petroleum and Minerals..
Personal identification information
We may collect personal identification information from
Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to,
when Users visit our site, register on the site, respond to
a survey, fill out a form, and in connection with other
activities, services, features or resources we make
available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as
appropriate, name, email address, mailing address, phone
number. We will collect personal identification information
from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information
to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally
identification information, except that it may prevent them
from engaging in certain Site related activities.
Non-personal identification information
We may collect non-personal identification information
about Users whenever they interact with our Site.
Non-personal identification information may include the
browser name, the type of computer and technical information
about Users means of connection to our Site, such as the
operating system and the Internet service providers
utilized, IP addresses and other similar information.
Web browser cookies
Our Site may use "cookies" to enhance User experience.
User's web browser places cookies on their hard drive for
record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information
about them. Users may choose to set their web browser to
refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent.
If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not
function properly.
How we use collected information
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals may
collect and use Users personal information for the
following purposes:
- To improve customer service:
Information you provide helps us respond to your
customer service requests and support needs more
efficiently.
- To improve our Site: We may use
feedback you provide to improve our products and
services.
- To send periodic emails: We may use
the email address to respond to their inquiries,
questions, and/or other requests. If User decides to
opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails
that may include news, updates, related product or
service information, etc. If at any time the User would
like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, they
may do so by contacting us via our Site.
How we protect your information
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and
processing practices and security measures to protect
against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or
destruction of your personal information, username,
password, transaction information and data stored on our
Site.
Sensitive and private data exchange between the Site and
its Users happens over a SSL secured communication
channel and is encrypted and protected with digital
signatures.
Sharing your personal information
We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal
identification information to others. We may share generic
aggregated demographic information not linked to any
personal identification information regarding visitors and
users with our partners, or trusted parties for the purposes
outlined above.
Third party websites
Users may find content on our Site that link to the sites
and services of our partners or other third parties. We do
not control the content or links that appear on these sites
and are not responsible for the practices employed by
websites linked to or from our Site. In addition, these
sites or services, including their content and links, may be
constantly changing. These sites and services may have their
own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing
and interaction on any other website, including websites
which have a link to our Site, is subject to that website's
own terms and policies.
Changes to this privacy policy
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals has the
discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When
we do, we will post a notification on the main page of our
Site, revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We
encourage Users to frequently check this page for any
changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect
the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and
agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy
policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
Your acceptance of these terms
By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this
policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not
use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the
posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your
acceptance of those changes.
Contacting us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the
practices of this site, or your dealings with this site,
please contact us at:
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals,
Dhahran, 31261, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,
Phone: +966 (3) 860 0000
Email: info@kfupm.edu.sa
This document was last updated on June 30, 2013
