Introduction

This Privacy Statement, which applies to eng.asu.edu.eg, outlines the information we collect from users of our platforms (website and mobile application), including data that may personally identify you (“Personal Information”) and how we use it. By accessing ASUENG’s website and mobile application, you consent to our collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Statement. The terms “we,” “us,” “our,” and “ASUENG” refer to Ain Shams University, Faculty of Engineering.

This Statement applies to all users or visitors of ASUENG’s platforms.

ASUENG reserves the right to modify this Statement at any time. Users should periodically review this privacy page for updates.

Types of Information We Collect  

ASUENG collects Personal Information when there are lawful grounds to do so, including where you have provided consent. Information may be collected through forms on the website, such as when you create an account, contact us, or use our online platforms. This includes information you voluntarily submit, as well as data related to your use of the website. Specifically, we collect:

• Your IP address and browser type
• The geographical location from which you access ASUENG’s website
• Responses to surveys for research or to guide our activities
• Browser and device information and data collected through cookies
• Name, email, and phone number when requested (e.g., for new or prospective users)
• Newsletter subscription details for all website users

We also collect website traffic and analytics data through Google Analytics.

ASUENG’s website may contain links to external sites not owned or controlled by ASUENG. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

How We Use This Information

The information we collect is used for purposes including, but not limited to:

• Enhancing and improving the overall user experience
• Making informed marketing decisions
• Personalizing the experience for website users
• Linking or combining user information with other Personal Information
• Protecting against fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activities
• Responding to your inquiries and providing requested information

Sharing of Personal Information

ASUENG does not rent, sell, or share your Personal Information with third parties for commercial purposes, except to provide services you have requested or authorized.

We may provide access to your Personal Information to vendors or third parties for website and email management to enhance these services. Additionally, ASUENG may share Personal Information with third parties if we believe in good faith that such access, use, or disclosure is necessary to detect or protect against fraud or security risks, enforce our terms of use, comply with government requests, defend against legal claims, or protect ASUENG’s legal rights or safety. Any data collected through Google Analytics or related to IP addresses remains anonymous.

How Do We Use Tracking Technologies?  

A "cookie" is a small file placed on your device by some of our web pages. We, or third parties we work with, may use cookies to analyze web traffic, customize services, and ensure safety. By using the website, certain information (e.g., computer and connection data, browser type, operating system, platform, and access times) is automatically collected and used for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Statement.

You can reduce the information cookies collect by adjusting your browser settings. However, doing so may negatively affect your experience on our website and others. Unless you disable cookies in your browser settings, our website will use them. By accessing the website, you consent to this unless you change your settings.

Security

ASUENG takes reasonable measures to protect your Personal Information from unauthorized access, alteration, misuse, or destruction. However, no data transmission or storage system can be completely secure. The security of your Personal Information also depends on you. If you choose to share Personal Information on ASUENG’s social media pages, it may be used by others, and ASUENG is not responsible for such public disclosures. By using the website, you acknowledge and accept these risks.