Privacy Policy

1. Scope

This policy applies to the SIMAD University Research Repository website. The repository is a public site: you can browse, search, and access research outputs without creating an account or logging in. We do not collect account or login information from visitors.

2. Information We Collect

When you use this public repository, we may collect:

• Usage data: such as pages viewed, approximate location (e.g. country), device type, and referral source, to understand how the site is used and to improve it
• Technical data: such as IP address and browser type, which may be processed by our systems or analytics services
• Cookies and similar technologies: to remember preferences (e.g. language) and to analyse site traffic

If you contact us (e.g. by email or a contact form), we will use the contact details you provide only to respond to your enquiry. We do not sell your personal information.

3. How We Use This Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate and maintain the repository website
• Understand how the repository is used and improve its content and performance
• Respond to enquiries and communications
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and the security of the site

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only where necessary: with your consent, to comply with law, to protect rights and safety, or with service providers who help us run the site (e.g. hosting or analytics) under strict confidentiality and data-protection obligations.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the data we hold. Because the repository is a public website and we do not collect account or login data from visitors, the types of personal data we hold are limited to what is described above.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to support site functionality and to analyse how the repository is used. You can set your browser to refuse or limit cookies; some features may not work as intended if you do so.

7. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Ask what personal data we hold about you and request a copy
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights or ask questions about our use of your data, contact us using the details below.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

9. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our use of your information, contact us at privacy@simad.edu.so or info@simad.edu.so.