Privacy Policy and Usage Restrictions

This electronic portal of Jouf University in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (referred to here as the "Jouf University Portal" or "the Portal") is available for personal use by visitors to the Portal. The visitor's access to and use of this Portal is subject to these terms and conditions of use and the regulations of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Additionally, the visitor's access to and use of this Portal constitutes unconditional acceptance of these terms and conditions of use, whether the user is registered or not. This acceptance is effective from the date of first use of the Portal.
From its inception, the Portal has sought to provide the best services and present information that visitors or users may need regarding the activities and various services of Jouf University. As evident from the Portal's vision and mission, among its primary objectives are:
• Providing opportunities for university and postgraduate education to prepare competent citizens qualified to perform their duty in advancing their nation.
• Encouraging scientific research, conducting studies, and finding appropriate solutions to the evolving requirements of life and its technical trends.
• Preparing specialized human resources in various global fields.
• Contributing to meeting the needs of the local and regional community in various scientific and practical fields by disseminating scientific and cultural content.
• Supporting interaction and cooperation with educational and research institutions at both local and international levels via the internet.
Any use of this information is at the user's personal responsibility.
The use of the Portal is subject to a number of terms and conditions that are subject to continuous updates and changes as needed. Any amendments or updates to these terms and conditions become effective immediately upon approval by the Portal's administration. This requires the visitor to continuously review the terms of use and disclaimer principles to be aware of any updates. Continued use of the Portal constitutes the user's acknowledgment and full acceptance of any amendments made to the terms and conditions of use. These terms and conditions include intellectual property rights, and the Portal's administration is not obligated to announce any updates made to these terms.

Privacy Policy

Jouf University Portal places great importance on the confidentiality of its users' and visitors' information. The Portal's administration is committed to protecting the privacy of users' data and personal information collected. This commitment includes:
• Collection and Storage of Personal Information and Data:
Jouf University Portal collects some personal information from visitors when using certain services available on the Portal, such as email addresses or other contact details. This information is used only for the specific purposes for which it was collected, such as following up on inquiries, complaints, suggestions, or providing requested services.
• Methods of Data Collection:
Data is collected when the data owner provides it to the website through registration. No personal data is collected from other sources.
Your personal data is collected indirectly through cookies gathered when visiting the website.
• Use of Data:
The data collected is used to improve the user experience and provide customized services that meet the needs of visitors and beneficiaries of the university's services. The data is also used to analyze performance and improve the Portal's content.
• Storage and Disposal of Personal Data:
Personal data is stored within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the data center servers at Jouf University. These servers are protected with the best technologies in compliance with the National Cybersecurity Authority's policies and international standards to ensure unauthorized access is prevented and cyber risks are minimized. Data is retained only for a limited period, which is the time necessary to achieve the purposes for which it was collected, or as determined by Saudi regulations. Data is securely disposed of when it is no longer needed or upon the user's request for deletion, in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Legal Basis for Collecting and Processing Personal Data:
Personal data is collected and processed based on the data owner's consent, and the data owner may withdraw consent for the collection and processing of their personal data at any time unless there is another legal basis. To do so, contact the Portal's administration office via email: dtad@ju.edu.sa or phone: 0146542446.
• Sharing and Disclosure of Information:
Jouf University does not disclose your personal information, demographic information, or information about your use of the Portal (such as the sections you visit or the services you access) to others.
Jouf University may disclose this information to companies and individuals it works with under special agreements and conditions to fulfill its tasks, including companies and individuals authorized to perform tasks on its behalf. For example, hosting its website server, analyzing data, assisting in recruitment, and collaborating in education and research. These companies and individuals will have access to your personal information whenever necessary to perform their tasks under terms and agreements applicable in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Jouf University may disclose this information if legally required, if requested by a government entity, or if it believes in good faith that such action is necessary to:
(a) Comply with legal requirements or legal processes.
(b) Protect the intellectual property rights of Jouf University.
(c) Prevent a crime or protect national security.
(d) Protect the personal safety of users or the public.
Jouf University may also share aggregated anonymous information (such as names) of site visitors with its partners and other parties to identify and understand the types of visitors accessing the university's site and how they use it.
If Jouf University contracts with a third party to provide part of the information or services you requested, the university may provide your information to this party, or this party may collect information about you on behalf of the university. Jouf University uses trusted service providers who commit to implementing appropriate security measures to ensure a reasonable level of protection. These external parties will have access to personal information exclusively for the purposes of performing the services they were contracted to provide.
• Updating Your Information:
You have the right to update your personal information by contacting the Portal's administration.
• Data Owner's Rights:
o Right to Know: The data owner has the right to know how we collect their data, the legal basis for its collection and processing, how it is processed, stored, and disposed of, and with whom it is shared. You can review all details through this Privacy Policy or by contacting us via the contact information provided in the "Contact Information" section.
o Right to Access Personal Data: The data owner has the right to request a copy of their personal data by emailing the address provided in the "Contact Information" section. The data will be provided free of charge within [seven working days] via email.
o Right to Correct Personal Data: The data owner has the right to request correction of their personal data if they believe it is inaccurate, incorrect, or incomplete by emailing the address provided in the "Contact Information" section. The data will be reviewed and updated within [seven working days], and the data owner will be notified via email.
o Right to Dispose of Personal Data: The data owner has the right to request the disposal of their personal data under certain circumstances unless there is a legal provision specifying a specific retention period or contractual requirements.
o Right to Withdraw Consent for Processing Personal Data: The data owner may withdraw consent for the processing of their personal data at any time unless there are legitimate purposes that require otherwise.
• Exercising Data Owner's Rights:
Users can exercise their rights related to their personal data by contacting the Portal's administration via email or phone.
• Data Security:
All efforts are made to ensure the security and confidentiality of users' personal data. Advanced security technologies are used to protect data from unauthorized access, modification, or loss.
• External Links:
Links to other websites are provided on the university's Portal for the convenience of users. Jouf University is not responsible for any content on these websites or for any issues arising from their use. Users are responsible for their actions when visiting any websites through these links.
• Usage Monitoring:
The use of the Portal is monitored to ensure compliance with applicable policies and laws and to protect the Portal from security threats.
• Principles and Rights of Personal Data Protection:
o Transparency: Users are clearly informed about privacy policies and procedures.
o Data Minimization: Only the minimum necessary personal data is collected to achieve specific purposes.
o Choice and Consent: Users' preferences regarding the use of their personal data are respected.
o Data Security: Strict measures are taken to protect personal data from leakage, loss, or unauthorized access.
• Exercising Data Owner's Rights:
The data owner has the right to request access, correction, or disposal of their data by contacting the Digital Transformation and Application Development Office via email: dtad@ju.edu.sa or phone: 0146542446.

Usage Restrictions for the Electronic Portal:

By using the Jouf University Portal, the visitor agrees to refrain from the following:
• Providing or uploading files containing software, materials, data, or other information not owned by the visitor or for which the visitor does not have a license.
• Using the Portal in any way to send commercial or unsolicited emails or any similar misuse of the Jouf University Portal.
• Providing or uploading files on the Portal containing viruses or corrupted data.
• Publishing, advertising, distributing, or circulating materials or information that contain defamation, violate laws, are obscene, violate Islamic teachings, public morals, or any illegal materials or information through the Jouf University Portal.
• Engaging in illegal or unlawful activities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the Jouf University Portal.
• Advertising any product or service on the Jouf University Portal that places the Portal in violation of any applicable law or regulation.
• Using any means, program, or procedure to intercept or attempt to intercept the proper operation of the Jouf University Portal.
• Performing any action that imposes an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on the infrastructure of the Jouf University Portal. 

Disclaimer

The entity or person responsible for uploading files or data is responsible for them in the event of a legal order, such as uploading files containing private rights or intellectual property of others, patented materials, or materials conflicting with the general policy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This is a disclaimer of responsibility for the university and those responsible for operating and managing the website.

Use of Links to Jouf University Portal

Except as stated below, it is prohibited to transfer or copy any content from the Jouf University Portal or create any electronic links to it or display any of its content in a frame.
Links to the Jouf University Portal may be placed on other websites whose objectives and general orientation do not conflict with the objectives, policies, and frameworks of the Jouf University Portal. Jouf University is in no way associated or affiliated with any trademarks, logos, service marks, or other means used or displayed on websites linked to this Portal or any of its content. Jouf University reserves the right to stop and block any link in any form from any website containing inappropriate, offensive, infringing, obscene, or illegal topics, names, materials, or information that violate any law or infringe any intellectual property or privacy rights. Jouf University reserves the right to disable any unauthorized link or any link that conflicts with the Portal's objectives and orientations. The university is not responsible for the content available on any other website accessed through this Portal or accessed from this Portal.

Links from Jouf University Portal

Links to other portals and/or websites are provided for the convenience of visitors. The Portal is not responsible for the content or credibility of the portals and/or websites it links to and does not endorse their content. Therefore, using any of these links to access those sites or portals is entirely at the visitor's own risk. The Portal's content management aims to replace broken links (that do not work) with other sites. Since the Portal's administration does not control or manage these links, it does not guarantee their permanent functionality.

Protection from Viruses

The Portal's administration makes every effort to scan and test the content of this Portal at all stages of its preparation. The Portal's administration advises visitors to always run an updated antivirus program on all materials downloaded from the internet. The Portal's administration is not responsible for any loss, interruption, or damage to the user's data, computer, or any harm that may occur while connecting to this Portal or using any material contained therein.

Waiver of Claims

The Jouf University Portal, its services, information, materials, and functions available through the Portal are provided for the visitor's personal use "as is" and "as available" without any representations, promises, or warranties of any kind.
The Portal's administration cannot guarantee or be held responsible for any interruptions, errors, or breaches that may arise from the use of the Portal, its content, or any site linked to it—whether known to the Portal's administration or not.
Any communications or information the user sends through this Portal will not be considered confidential, and the user has no ownership rights over them. The Portal's interaction with such information is conducted through the announced mechanisms related to the confidentiality and security of information. Any use or interactive use of the Portal does not guarantee the user any rights, licenses, or privileges of any kind.
Similarly, the university's waiver of any right available to it under these terms in one instance does not constitute a permanent waiver of any rights in other instances, whether related to this right or other rights.

Limitations of Liability

The electronic services provided by the Jouf University Portal and obtaining information about various government entities are provided solely to facilitate manual procedures. By using the Portal, the user acknowledges that communications over the internet may be subject to interference or interception by third parties. The Portal does not replace information available through official entities, and administrative requests and procedures can be taken directly before the relevant authorities.
Therefore, recourse to this Portal remains at the visitor's own risk, and the Portal's administration is in no way responsible for any loss or damage of any kind that the user may incur due to their use or visit to the Portal or reliance on any statement, opinion, or advertisement on the Portal. This includes any delays in operation, connection issues, internet access problems, equipment or software malfunctions, or the behavior or ideas of any person accessing this Portal.
In this way, the user acknowledges and agrees that their sole and exclusive remedy for any damage or loss resulting from their access to or use of this Portal is to refrain from using or accessing it or to discontinue its use.

Indemnification

By using the Portal, the user agrees not to take any action against Jouf University or any of its administrations and to indemnify the university from any liability, as well as any entities or employees responsible for managing, maintaining, updating, or providing the Jouf University Portal. This indemnification applies to any liability arising from the user's violation of the terms and conditions of use or any applicable laws, whether in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or the user's place of residence, or from using the Jouf University Portal to send or publish any illegal emails, or messages containing offensive or defamatory comments, or causing issues for the Portal or any of its operators.

Termination of Use

The Portal's administration may, at its sole discretion, terminate, restrict, or suspend the user's right to access and use the Portal without notice and for any reason, including violation of the terms and conditions of use or any other behavior the Portal's administration deems unlawful or harmful to others. In the event of termination, the user will not be permitted to access the Portal.

Intellectual Property Rights

All materials available on this Portal, including informational graphics and software (content), are protected by copyright, trademarks, and other forms of intellectual property rights.
Except as otherwise stated, it is strictly prohibited to distribute, display, copy, or print any content from the Jouf University Portal or any part of its content except as permitted by law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
By using the Portal, the user agrees not to alter, modify, or replace any text, clause, information, or image published on this Portal.

Jurisdiction

By using this Portal, the user agrees to submit exclusively to the judicial authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding any claims or disputes arising from their use of this Portal. The Arabic language will be the official language used to resolve any disputes arising from the user's use of this Portal or any of its content.
General Terms and Conditions
• All materials and information available on the Jouf University Portal are Islamic scientific materials and are not intended for profit.
• Some programs, information, and services available on the Portal may not be directed or intended for use by individuals or entities in specific geographical areas. Therefore, users connecting to this Portal from outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia must ensure compliance with all local laws regarding the use of the materials and services available on this Portal.
• Arabic is the primary language for using the Portal and benefiting from all published materials. Any translation of these materials is provided for the user's convenience only and is not intended to replace the original texts and references in Arabic.
• All materials and information available on the Portal are prepared for general awareness purposes without considering any specific goals of any individual or entity. Therefore, the use of this Portal or the utilization of its materials is entirely at the user's own risk, and the university is in no way responsible for any loss or damage resulting from the use of this Portal or its content.
• All names, images, and logos belonging to Jouf University are trademarks owned by the university. No user may use these trademarks in any form without obtaining prior written consent from the university's administration.
• The university's administration retains all copyrights and other intellectual property rights in all materials and information available on the Portal, including texts, images, videos, audio clips, logos, and other materials available on the Portal.
• Allowing users to print or download parts of the materials available on the Portal is in accordance with the announced terms of use and does not constitute a waiver of the university's intellectual property rights or other rights related to these materials.

Electronic Participation

Electronic participation in decision-making is one of the most important roles of the Portal, aiming to involve visitors in making decisions and shaping policies related to developing the Portal's services and enhancing them. Topics for discussion are presented through the electronic participation channels available on the Portal, which visitors can interact with and provide their opinions and suggestions.

Stakeholder Engagement

The university aims to activate visitor participation through the electronic Portal in setting priorities, shaping policies, and making appropriate decisions to improve the academic and educational sector. The results of participation are studied, analyzed, and sent to the relevant departments for implementation, enhancing the interaction of the academic community and visitors with the university and contributing to achieving its goals.

Updates to the Privacy Policy and Usage Restrictions

• The last update to the Privacy Policy was made on 15/07/1446 AH.
• The university's electronic Portal administration reserves the right to add or change any provisions of the Privacy Policy and Usage Restrictions and to update the policy from time to time. These amendments will be effective immediately upon publication on the electronic Portal by Jouf University. Therefore, please review the Privacy Policy periodically to keep up with updates or amendments. Your continued use of this electronic Portal after the publication of any amendments constitutes your acceptance of these amendments.
• The Arabic language is the official language for applying the provisions and conditions. In the event of a discrepancy in the interpretation of any text written in another language, the Arabic text shall prevail.

Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the Privacy Policy and Usage Restrictions. If you have any questions at any time, please contact us via email: dtad@ju.edu.sa or phone: 0146542446.