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Privacy Policy

Privacy Statement

Kingdom University (“KU”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy describes the practice of Kingdom University on the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use our website and related digital services, including applications and associated platforms. By accessing or using KU’s online services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

 

Information Collection

When you interact with KU’s website or affiliated services, we may collect the following types of information:

  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, duration of visits, and other usage data to help us diagnose issues and improve our services.
  • Personal Information: When you fill out surveys, forms, or other university-related requests, we may collect data such as your name, email address, contact number, academic details, or any other personal information you provide.
  • Cookies and Analytics: We use cookies and third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand user behavior and enhance user experience. Cookies collect information such as browser details, page history, and interaction patterns on the KU website.
You may configure your browser to reject cookies or to prompt you before accepting them. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to access certain features of our services.
 How We Use Your Information
Your information may be used for the following purposes:
  • To operate, maintain, and improve KU’s digital services
  • To communicate with you regarding university updates, news, offers, or administrative matters
  • To process requests related to academic or administrative services
  • To analyze user feedback and survey responses for institutional improvement
  • Access to your information is restricted to authorized university staff and service providers who require it to perform their official duties.

 

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your information in the following cases:

  • With government authorities or regulatory bodies when required by law.
  • With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services (e.g., payment processors, analytics tools, form builders).

These providers are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality of your data and to use it solely on KU’s behalf.

 

Third-Party Tools

KU uses third-party service providers, including but not limited to:

  • Google Analytics – for website usage analysis.
  • CrediMax – for secure payment processing.
  • Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Forms and JotForm – for data collection through online forms.

These services may have access to your data strictly for the performance of tasks assigned to them and are not permitted to use your data for other purposes.

 

 Data Protection
KU takes appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Access to personal information is limited to authorized personnel and service providers. However, data transmission over external networks (i.e., the internet) is inherently insecure and KU cannot guarantee full protection for information transmitted outside its internal systems. 

Privacy Policy Updates

KU may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact us through the university’s official communication channels.

 

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact us by:

  • Email: ICT@ku.edu.bh
  • Website: https://www.ku.edu.bh/
  • Phone number: +973 13300001
  • Mail: P.O. Box 40434, Kingdom of Bahrain – Riffa Building 287, Road 3903, Block 939

 

Effective Date

The effective date of this policy is July 15, 2025.

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