Privacy Statments

Sharakah Web Site Privacy Statement

The privacy, confidence, and trust of individuals who visit the Sharakah web site are important to us. No personal information is collected at this site unless provided voluntarily by an individual while participating in an activity that asks for the information.

Collection of Information

The site only collects the personal information that is necessary to provide the information or services requested by an individual. "Personal information" refers to any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual who is the subject of the information. This is the same information that an individual might provide when visiting a government office and includes such items as an individual`s name, address, or phone number. We also collect statistical information that helps us understand how people are using the web site so we can continually improve our services. The information collected is not associated with any specific individual and no attempt is made to profile individuals who browse the web site. You may be asked to participate in surveys at this site. Participation is optional, and the choice to participate or not to participate will have no effect on your ability to use other features of the site.

Use of Information

Sharakah uses the collected information to respond appropriately to requests. This may be to respond directly to you or to improve the web site. E-mail or other information requests sent to the Sharakah web site may be maintained or forwarded to the appropriate agencies in order to respond to the request. Survey information is used for the purpose designated in the survey.

Retention of Information

Records needed to support government functions are retained, managed, and accessible in record-keeping or filing systems in accordance with established records disposition authorizations approved by the Oman Government. Records transmitted to this site will be identified, managed, protected, and retained as long as they are needed to meet historical, administrative, fiscal, or legal requirements.

Cookies

Any web page or application at this site may use cookies. Cookies are short and simple text files that are stored on a user`s computer hard drive by web sites. They are used to keep track of and store information so the user does not have to supply the information multiple times. The information that is collected through cookies at this site is handled in the same manner as other information collected here. You can configure your web browser to refuse cookies or to notify you when a web site attempts to send you a cookie. You can also check your hard drive for cookie files and delete them from your computer.

Web Site Security

Sharakahis committed to the security of the information that is either available from or collected by this web site. Sharakahhas taken multiple steps to safeguard the integrity of its telecommunications and computing infrastructure, including but not limited to, authentication,monitoring, auditing, and encryption.

Links to Other Sites

This web site has links to many other web sites. These include links to web sites operated by other government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private businesses. Sharakahis not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these sites and suggests you review their privacy statements.

Contact Information

Sharakahwelcomes comments regarding this privacy statement. Please convey any questions or concerns to info@sharakah.om

Disclaimer

The contents of this website are provided for information only and should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice

Sharakah, its advertising agents, its affiliate organizations, its officials, its employees, its business associates, nor its shareholders can be held responsible for any damages or losses, whether direct, indirect, or consequential, arising out of the use of this website or its contents, or any website linked with it.

Sharakah is not liable for the contents of any external internet sites listed, nor does it endorse any commercial product or service mentioned or advised on any of the sites.

Copyright in materials present on this website are owned by Sharakah (unless otherwise indicated). Apart from fair dealing for the purposes of private study, research, criticism or review, as permitted under copyright legislation, no part may be reproduced or reused for any commercial purposes whatsoever.

This disclaimer is subject to modifications by the authority as may be deemed necessary from time to time. If you have any questions about the content contained within the eGovernment Resource Centre - please contact us through info@sharakah.om