Privacy Policy Doha College
Use of Personal Information
Doha College does not collect personal information through its website unless it is voluntarily provided by users. This may include submitting an online enquiry form, completing an application, responding to a survey, or contacting us by email.
Any personal information submitted is used only for the purpose stated at the time of collection and will not be transferred to non-affiliated third parties unless otherwise stated or required by law.
Consent
Where consent is required for the use or disclosure of personal information, Doha College will seek consent from the appropriate individual.
In the case of a pupil’s personal information, consent will be sought from the parent or guardian and/or the pupil, depending on the circumstances, the nature of the information, and the pupil’s age, maturity, and ability to understand the consequences of the proposed use or disclosure.
Consent for the use of pupil images, video, or other media is managed through the College’s established consent and opt-out processes.
Cookies
A cookie is a small text file stored by your web browser that allows the website to remember preferences such as settings or navigation choices from visit to visit.
Cookies used on the Doha College website are not linked to personally identifiable information. You may choose to reject or delete cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may limit the functionality of certain areas of the website.
Log Files and Analytics
Like most websites, Doha College uses website analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to analyse how the site is accessed and used.
Information collected may include:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address
- Geographic location (country or city level)
- Browser type and device
- Internet service provider (ISP)
- Referring and exit pages
- Date and time of visits
- Time spent on pages
- Search terms used to locate the site
This data is anonymous and cannot be used to identify individual users. It is used to monitor website performance, improve content and navigation, and understand overall usage trends.
Links to Other Websites
The Doha College website may contain links to external websites. Please note that Doha College is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.
Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through the Doha College website.
Security
Doha College takes appropriate measures to protect personal information submitted through its website.
When personal information is submitted via online forms or secure areas of the website, data is encrypted using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology. Servers storing personal information are maintained in secure environments with restricted access.
Under no circumstances are credit card details permanently stored on Doha College website servers.
Safeguarding and Children’s Data
The protection of children’s personal data is of paramount importance. In certain circumstances, personal information may be shared without consent where this is necessary to protect a child or fulfil safeguarding obligations, in line with the College’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, please contact:
Doha College
Al Wajba, Doha, Qatar
Email: enquiries@dohacollege.com