Cookies Policy

Last Updated: July 1, 2026

Al-Bayan University welcomes you to its official website. This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website to enhance your browsing experience, ensure the proper functioning of our online services, and analyze website performance.

By using the Al-Bayan University website, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this Policy unless you choose to disable or manage them through your browser settings.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They enable the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your language preferences, display settings, and session information, thereby improving your overall user experience.

The cookies used by Al-Bayan University do not, by themselves, identify you personally unless you voluntarily provide personal information through the University’s online services.

Why We Use Cookies

Al-Bayan University uses cookies for the following purposes:

  • To ensure the website functions securely and efficiently.
  • To improve website performance and loading speed.
  • To remember your preferences and website settings.
  • To analyze website traffic and user interactions.
  • To measure the effectiveness of website content and online services.
  • To detect technical issues and improve system performance.
  • To protect the website against unauthorized access and cybersecurity threats.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the website and cannot be disabled through our systems. They are used to:

  • Maintain user sessions.
  • Provide website security.
  • Enable navigation between pages.
  • Support essential website functionality.

Without these cookies, certain services and features of the website may not function properly.

2. Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous statistical information, including:

  • Number of visitors.
  • Frequently visited pages.
  • Time spent on the website.
  • Traffic sources.
  • Overall website performance.

This information is used solely to improve the quality of our website and digital services.

3. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow the website to remember your preferences and provide enhanced functionality, including:

  • Preferred language.
  • Display settings.
  • Other user preferences that improve your browsing experience.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may incorporate services provided by third parties, including:

  • Web analytics services.
  • Interactive maps.
  • Embedded videos.
  • External fonts or content delivery services.

These third parties may place cookies on your device in accordance with their own privacy and cookies policies. Al-Bayan University is not responsible for the privacy practices or cookie policies of third-party providers.

Cookie Retention

Cookies may be classified as:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are automatically deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain stored on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted.

Managing Cookies

You may control or manage cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • Accept all cookies.
  • Reject all cookies.
  • Delete stored cookies.
  • Receive notifications before cookies are stored.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and availability of some features of the University website.

Data Protection

Al-Bayan University is committed to using cookies responsibly and in accordance with recognized privacy and information security practices. Cookies are not used to collect personally identifiable information unless there is a lawful basis or your explicit consent where required by applicable laws.

Changes to This Cookies Policy

Al-Bayan University reserves the right to amend or update this Cookies Policy at any time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. Any updates will be published on this page together with the revised “Last Updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Cookies Policy or the University’s use of cookies, please contact us through the official communication channels provided on the University’s website.

Al-Bayan University

Al-Bayan University is committed to providing a secure, transparent, and user-friendly digital environment while respecting the privacy of all visitors and continuously enhancing the quality of its online services.