Privacy Policy

Our Privacy Policy outlines how we protect your data and enhance your experience while ensuring transparency and security.

Privacy Policy

At City University Qatar, we respect the right to protect your personal data. We collect, store, use, and protect your personal details as outlined below.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and processing of your personal data in line with this policy. We do not share your data with third parties, except as stated here.

1. What personal data do we collect?

  • We collect personal data when you use our website or services, or contact us.
  • If you provide data on behalf of others, you confirm that you have their consent.
  • We use cookies and other technologies for enhanced user experience and security.

2. How will we use your personal data?

We may use your personal data for:

  • Providing services and fulfilling your requests.
  • Processing transactions made through the website.
  • Contacting you for customer support, verifying claims, or updates.
  • Improving the website and for internal marketing studies.
  • Compliance with legal obligations and business-related purposes.

Failure to provide certain data may affect our ability to deliver the requested services.

3. Disclosure of Information

  • We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
  • We may share your personal data with third-party service providers (e.g. contractors, consultants) as necessary.
  • Data may be disclosed for legal purposes, regulatory compliance, or business transfers.

4. Third-Party Websites

This policy applies only to our website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites linked to our website.

5. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your data but cannot be responsible for any unauthorised use beyond our control.

6. Retention of Data

We retain your personal data as long as needed to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy and comply with applicable laws.

7. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

This policy is governed by Qatari law, and disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of Qatari courts.

Cookies Policy

Cookies are small files used to enhance website functionality and personalise user experience.

  • Necessary Cookies: Essential for site functionality.
  • Analytical Cookies: Collect data to improve user experience.
  • Session Cookies: Temporary, deleted when the browser closes.
  • Persistent Cookies: Store user preferences.
  • Third-Party Cookies: Track data across different sites.

Blocking Cookies

You can block cookies via your browser settings. Instructions are available for Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari, and Mozilla Firefox.

Your Rights

  • Withdraw consent: You can revoke consent at any time.
  • Object to processing: You can request cessation of processing if there’s no legitimate reason.
  • Direct marketing opt-out: You can stop direct marketing communications.

Changes to This Policy This policy may be updated periodically. Visitors will be notified via a pop-up on the website.

Disclaimer To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from unauthorized use of personal data.

Copyright We reserve all rights and ownership of the content on this website, including trademarks, logos, and images.