In general, this statement explains the privacy of using the Sebha University website http://sebhau.edu.ly and the information from users of the websites affiliated with Sebha University, including electronic systems, including information used to identify personal identity and how we use it. Accordingly, based on what is stated, by using the Sebha University website, electronic systems and mobile phone applications used by the university, you agree to the collection and use of this information in accordance with the Sebha University Privacy Statement. This Sebha University Website Privacy Statement applies to all users or visitors to the platforms or websites of Sebha University, Libya. Please note that this statement is modified on our website periodically.
Generally, the information collected is used for the following purposes:
Enhancing Overall User Experience: We utilize collected data to improve the experience of users on our website.
Using Surveys for Improvement: Feedback from surveys is analyzed to make decisions that enhance the website’s performance.
Building a Strong User Base: We aim to create a solid foundation for an improved user experience across Sebha University’s online platforms.
Linking or Merging User Information: Collected user data may be linked or merged with other personal information to provide a more comprehensive service.
Legal Protection: All information on the website is protected by law to safeguard against any illegal actions.
Responding to Inquiries: Sebha University commits to responding to your comments and questions and providing the necessary information promptly through the appropriate administrative departments.
Sebha University periodically collects personal data provided by users on the website under legal guidelines. This collection is based on your preliminary consent and may occur through creating an account, contacting us, registering for platforms on the website, or subscribing to newsletters. Additionally, we use data analysis tools like Google Analytics to improve the university’s websites.
Please note that Sebha University is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites linked to the university’s platforms.
When a visitor leaves a comment on the University of Sebha website, we collect the data mentioned in the comment form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and the user agent string of their browser, to detect unwanted messages (spam). You may be asked to provide an email address to validate your comment. Note that your profile picture will be publicly visible with your comment.
If you upload images to the university website, it is recommended that you avoid uploading them with embedded location metadata (such as EXIF GPS information). Visitors to the website can download and extract location data from images on the website if this information is included.
If you leave a comment on our site, you can choose to save your name, email address and website in cookies for your convenience, so that you do not have to fill in this information again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year. If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set several cookies to save your login information and your screen display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, while screen preference cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will remain active for two weeks. If you log out, the login cookies will be deleted. If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser simply indicating the article ID of the article you edited. This cookie will expire after one day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (such as videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the external website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that content, including if you are logged in to their website.
Who we share your data with
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue. For registered users on our site (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights do you have over your data
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where we send your data
Visitor comments can be checked through an automated spam detection service. Your contact information Additional information How we protect your data What data breach procedures are in place What third parties we receive data from What decision-making and/or profiling mechanisms we use with user data Regulatory disclosure requirements
Sebha University takes many measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, modification, disclosure, misuse or destruction. However, the unavoidable may happen, and no data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. Therefore, in general, the safety and security of your personal information depends on you, and if you choose to share any personal information on the university’s official pages or social media, others will be able to access this information, and therefore the university will not be responsible for this information that is shared publicly. In general, by using the Sebha University websites, you acknowledge, understand and agree to bear these risks.