WEBSITE USAGE POLICIES
At BAU, we respect your right to personal privacy and are committed to protecting it throughout your visit to our website. Below, you will find detailed information about how we safeguard your personal data, ensure secure access, and maintain compliance with legal and ethical standards.
Access and Usage:
- All users are expected to use the BAU website responsibly and in accordance with university policies. This includes adhering to appropriate online behavior, refraining from engaging in activities that disrupt website functionality and respecting the intellectual property contained on the site.
- Unauthorized access to restricted areas of the website, such as administrative or backend sections, is strictly prohibited.
Content Creation and Approval:
- Content posted on the BAU website must be created, reviewed, and approved by authorized personnel in the Marketing & Engagement Department. All content should align with the university’s branding, mission, and academic standards.
- Content updates and changes must be carefully reviewed by relevant departments, including IT and Legal Affairs, to ensure accuracy, compliance with legal requirements, and alignment with BAU’s institutional values.
Security and Data Protection:
- BAU implements appropriate security measures to protect user data and maintain website integrity. The IT Department regularly monitors the website for vulnerabilities and performs updates to ensure that security patches are applied.
- All personal information collected through the website, including data submitted by prospective students or individuals interacting with BAU online, is subject to the university’s Privacy and Data Protection Policy.
Cookies and Tracking:
- The BAU website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze site traffic, and improve website functionality. All users will be informed of the website’s use of cookies through a clear notice on the site.
- Users can manage their cookie preferences through their browser settings, but disabling cookies may impact some website features.
External Links and Third-Party Services:
- BAU’s website may contain links to external sites. These links are provided for convenience and do not constitute an endorsement by the university. BAU is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external websites.
- When using third-party services integrated with the website (e.g., event registration, payment processing), users are subject to the terms and conditions of those third-party providers.
Intellectual Property:
- The content and materials presented on the BAU website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and videos, are protected by copyright laws. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of these materials is prohibited.
- User-generated content submitted to BAU via forms, comments, or other online interactions remains the property of BAU and may be used for promotional, educational, or other university-related purposes unless otherwise specified.
Compliance with Legal and Ethical Standards:
- The website must comply with all relevant federal, state, and local laws, including accessibility standards, copyright laws, and data protection regulations.
- Any use of the website for unlawful purposes, including fraud, harassment, or defamation, is strictly prohibited.
Monitoring and Enforcement:
- The IT Department, in collaboration with the Marketing & Engagement Department, will regularly review the website for updates in compliance with these policies. Any violations of this policy will be addressed promptly, and users may be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the university’s conduct policies.
- BAU reserves the right to remove any content that violates university policies or legal requirements, and to restrict or revoke access to the website as needed.
Contact
If you have any questions, opinions or comments regarding our website usage policies, please contact us at: [email protected]
