Website Policy and Terms of Use
The University of Kirkuk is committed to providing a secure and reliable digital environment for all visitors to its official website. This page explains the principles governing user privacy, terms of use, copyright, and responsibilities related to the use of the University’s online services.
01Privacy Policy
The University of Kirkuk is committed to protecting the privacy of users of its official website and maintaining the confidentiality of information collected during website use.
Information That May Be Collected
- Internet Protocol address (IP).
- Browser type and operating system.
- Pages visited on the website.
- Date and time of visit.
- Referral source or access origin.
Cookies
The website may use cookies to improve user experience and enhance the efficiency of electronic services. Users may control cookie settings through their web browser.
Use of Information
Collected data may be used to improve website performance, analyze usage patterns, and enhance the security of systems and electronic services.
Information Security
The University applies appropriate technical and administrative measures to protect data from unauthorized access, modification, disclosure, or misuse.
02Terms and Conditions of Use
Permitted Use
The website may be used for educational, research, administrative, and informational purposes, and for accessing services provided by the University.
Prohibited Use
- Violating applicable laws, regulations, or instructions.
- Attempting unauthorized access to systems or data.
- Impersonating others or providing misleading information.
- Publishing or transmitting offensive, harmful, or unlawful content.
- Disrupting the website or affecting its security and stability.
User Accounts
Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials and for all activities conducted through their accounts.
Maintenance and Updates
Some services may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance or development work. The University will seek to restore services as soon as possible.
03Academic Information
The University of Kirkuk seeks to ensure the accuracy of academic information published at the time of publication. However, the University reserves the right to modify, update, or withdraw any academic information, program details, or course descriptions whenever academic or regulatory requirements make this necessary.
04Disclaimer
The University of Kirkuk makes reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of information and services published on its official website. However, it does not provide any express or implied warranty regarding the completeness or accuracy of all information at all times.
Links to external websites are provided for user convenience only. Such links do not imply endorsement by the University, nor does the University accept responsibility for the content, services, or information provided by external websites.
05Copyright and Intellectual Property
All content on the University of Kirkuk website, including texts, images, logos, designs, documents, and multimedia materials, is owned by the University or by the respective rights holders whose materials are used with permission.
Content may be used for educational, research, or personal non-commercial purposes with proper attribution. Republishing, modifying, distributing, or commercially using any part of the content without prior written permission from the University is prohibited.
06Website Policy Updates
The University of Kirkuk reserves the right to amend or update this policy at any time in accordance with operational requirements, technological developments, and applicable legislation. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any updates published on this page.
Website Policy Review
This policy is reviewed and updated periodically to ensure alignment with legal and technical requirements and best practices in website management and digital services.