Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

The Sharjah Institute for Heritage is committed to ensuring customer satisfaction and providing secure communication channels by protecting the rights of all visitors to its website and digital platforms. This Privacy Policy outlines the guiding principles related to the collection and use of personal data provided by users. This policy applies to the institute’s website and all services offered through it.

Use of Information

When you are asked to provide personal information while using the Sharjah Institute for Heritage website, such data will only be used in accordance with this Privacy Policy and will not be used for any other purpose without your consent.

Data Collection

We may collect and use certain types of personal and non-personal data as part of our efforts to enhance our services. This includes:

1. Personal information:

Information such as your name, email address, and phone number may be collected when you:

  • Contact us via email
  • Fill out electronic forms
  • Register for events or digital services

This information is used solely to respond to your inquiries and provide necessary support. It will not be shared with third parties.

2. Usage statistics:

Automatically collected information for website management and performance improvement purposes, including:

  • Internet Protocol (IP) address
  • Browser type and operating system
  • Date and time of visit
  • Pages visited

These details do not personally identify individual users.

Cookies (Pop-up Windows)

The website uses cookies to store user preferences and enhance the user experience. These include:

  • Displaying relevant content
  • Analyzing preferred pages
  • Measuring site traffic

Users can manage cookie settings through their browsers. However, disabling cookies may impact certain site functionalities.

Third-Party Websites

The Sharjah Institute for Heritage website may contain links to other governmental or private websites. These links are provided for your convenience. Once you access an external site, you are subject to its own privacy and security policies. We recommend reviewing those policies before sharing any personal data.

User Rights

Users have the right to:

  • Review and update their personal information
  • Request modification or correction of their data by contacting us
  • Request deletion of their account or data in line with applicable regulations

You can reach us via the official email: info@sih.gov.ae

Acceptance of the Privacy Policy

By using the website of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the website.