Privacy Policy
The following statement explains our policy regarding the personal information we collect about you when you visit the University of Wah web site (uow.edu.pk). This privacy statement applies to centrally maintained University of Wah web pages. If the user leaves this website and visits a website operated by a third party, University of Wah cannot be held responsible for the protection and privacy of any information that users have provided while visiting such websites. Accordingly, users should exercise caution and review the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.
Personal Data
We do not store or capture personal data (e.g., your name, your email address) via the University of Wah website without your prior knowledge and consent. When you provide this kind of information, you will be asked whether you wish to receive any further communication from University of Wah. We will ensure that all personal data supplied is held in accordance with the Data Protection Act. The University of Wah does not sell or otherwise transfer personal data to any third parties unless you have consented to this or this is so permitted by law.
Logs
We keep logs of the University of Wah's web server activity. Our web server automatically collects standard information, including your IP address, browser type, operating system and access times. We use log files to analyze usage of the University of Wah website, and we may archive them in anonymous form for historical records.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer by websites that you visit. Cookies in themselves do not identify the individual user, just the computer used. They are widely used in order to enhance websites, personalize content for visitors and to provide information to the owners of the site. We use Session cookies on our website. Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Search Engine
The search engine on our website is designed to be as powerful and easy to use as Google. The search is made possible by a piece of hardware (a search appliance) supplied by Google that is plugged into our server and which continuously indexes the content on our site. All search requests are handled by the appliance and the information is not passed on to any third party, including Google.
Use of Optional Information
On certain web pages, you may be asked to provide your name, e-mail address or other personal information (for example, when requesting a prospectus or brochure). We will not use this information for any other purpose; it is never sold, rented or shared with any third party. We will however, use any demographic information you provide for internal market research purposes only. If you contact us by e-mail to request information, report a problem or provide feedback on our services we will only use the information you provide (including your e-mail address) to respond to your message. We do not share this information in any way.
Future Developments
From time to time, we may use your information for new, unanticipated uses not previously disclosed in our privacy policy. If our information practices change at some time in the future we will post the policy changes on this page. If you are concerned about how your information is used, you should check this page periodically. We will only use data collected from the time of the policy change onwards for these new purposes.
Security
We have appropriate security measures in place to protect against the loss, misuse or alteration of information we have collected from you. These security measures include the necessary protection to prevent, as far as possible, access to our databases by parties other than The University of Wah.
Feedback
If you feel this site is not following its stated information policy, you may contact us at info@uow.edu.pk or write to IT Services, University of Wah, Quaid Avenue, Wah Cantt 47040.