Arab American University (AAUP) Mobile Apps Privacy Policy 

 

Effective Date: 01/01/2025

 

Introduction

At Arab American University (AAUP), we value and respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use any of our mobile applications, including but not limited to the AAUP E-Learning, AAUP Portal, and AAUP Weather apps. By using these apps, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

 

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use our mobile apps:

  1. Personal Information: This includes your name, student ID, email address, phone number, and other information that may be necessary to access certain services or features within the app.
  2. Usage Data: This includes information about how you interact with the app, such as app usage statistics, device information, IP address, and time spent on various sections of the app.
  3. Location Data: For certain features of the AAUP Weather app, we may collect location data to provide localized weather information.
  4. Educational Data: For the AAUP E-Learning app, we may collect data related to your courses, assignments, grades, and progress to provide personalized learning experiences.

 

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect may be used for the following purposes:

  1. To Provide Services: We use your personal and educational data to deliver the app’s services, such as accessing course materials, managing your academic information, and providing real-time weather updates.
  2. To Improve User Experience: Usage data helps us enhance the functionality and usability of our apps, identify technical issues, and optimize performance.
  3. For Communication: We may use your contact details to send you important notifications about app updates, academic information, or weather alerts relevant to you.
  4. For Security: We use your information to protect the integrity of the app and ensure safe and secure access to the services we provide.

 

Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. You may request the deletion of your personal data by contacting us directly, and we will comply in accordance with applicable laws.

 

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not share your personal information with third parties unless:

  1. Required by Law: We may share your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
  2. Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the app or providing services to you, but only as necessary for the operation of the app.

 

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  1. Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  2. Correction: If you believe any of your personal data is inaccurate or incomplete, you may request that we correct it.
  3. Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations and data retention policies.
  4. Opt-Out: You may opt-out of certain data collection or notifications by adjusting the settings within the app or contacting us.

 

Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, please note that no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

Links to Other Websites

Our apps may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by AAUP. This Privacy Policy applies only to our apps, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party sites.

 

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will post the revised policy on this page and update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy.

 

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

Arab American University (AAUP)
P.O. Box 240, Jenin - 13 Zababdeh
Palestine
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 00970 4 2418888

Thank you for using AAUP Mobile Apps. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring a safe and secure experience.