UBT Mobile App Privacy and Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to the University of Business and Technology (the "MyUBT"). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our MyUBT. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use our MyUBT.


2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use the MyUBT:

  • Personal Information: Information that identifies you personally, such as your name, email address, phone number, and student ID.
  • Usage Data: Information about your interactions with the MyUBT, including login details, device information (such as IP address, device type, and operating system), and usage patterns.
  • Location Data: With your permission, we may collect your location data to provide location-based services.


3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the MyUBT's functionality.
  • Verify your identity and manage your account.
  • Send you important updates, notifications, and information related to your academic activities.
  • Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience.
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.


4. Sharing of Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers that assist us in operating the MyUBT, such as data hosting services or analytics providers.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
  • With Your Consent: We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.


5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.


6. Retention of Your Information

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. When your information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to delete or anonymize it.


7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights concerning your personal information:

  • Access: You have the right to access the information we hold about you.
  • Correction: You can request that we correct or update inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Objection: You may object to the processing of your data in certain circumstances.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at app_support@ubt.edu.sa.


8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. Please review this policy periodically for any updates.


9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: app_support@ubt.edu.sa.