Privacy Policy

    Collection of Information

    Upon visiting NMEC website, the servers automatically record information of the website user’s browser, such as the device’s IP address, requested URL, referring URL, language preferences, access dates and times, software information (e.g. browser type and version, operating system type and version, etc.), Internet access domain name, and other statistics.

    In using specific features, such as web forms, on NMEC website, the user may be asked to provide certain personal information, such as name, address, and email address, that may be needed to respond to future inquiries, or subscribe the user to updates. In other words, the provided information will be used only to fulfill user’s request(s), and to allow NMEC to contact the website user if there are any problems with the user’s request. NMEC will not share, sell or exchange website user’s email address and other provided personal information to third parties.

    Cookies

    Cookies are short text files that are stored on the website user’s computer and used to recognize browser session, save preferences, and analyze site traffic and site interaction. NMEC website uses cookies as well as Google Analytics that gathers anonymous statistics related to the website user’s browsing behavior to optimize online experience. The website user may disable cookies through the individual browser options, however, this may result in reducing certain functionality and features of NMEC website, and diminishing your site experience.

    Information Protection

    NMEC may use and analyze the collected information to improve its services. NMEC stores website user’s personal information on secure servers and in an encrypted format and uses technical and organizational security measures to protect them from misuse, loss, alteration, or any unauthorized access. Data collected will not be provided to third parties. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. Therefore, while NMEC strive to protect website user’s personal information, the website user acknowledges that there are privacy and security limitations of the Internet which are out of NMEC’s control.

     

    NMEC website may contain links to third-party sites. NMEC does not have control over the privacy practices or the content of these websites. Please review the privacy policies published by these third-party websites.

    Policy Acceptance

    The website user acknowledges the reading of this Policy and agrees to all its terms and conditions. By continuing to use this website, the website users are consenting to NMEC’s collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

    Additional Information

    If a website user has any queries about the above Privacy Policy and would like to contact an NMEC representative regarding any matter relating to the privacy of personal information, may send an email to “info@nmec.gov.eg”.

    Release from liability

    The user releases and forever discharges the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) and its affiliates, successors, officers, workers, representatives, partners, agents and anyone claiming through them (collectively, the “Released Parties”), from all claims, liability, damages, losses, and expenses, including attorney’s fees, howsoever the same maybe caused by any reason whatsoever arising or alleged to have arisen directly or indirectly out of the use of the . nmec.gov.eg, or using of his/her information or personal data according to this Policy.

    Miscellaneous 

    The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) reserves the right to make changes to its Policies at any time and for any reason. The updated Policy will be deemed to have been delivered, received, and known by all website users one day after posting the updated Policy on the website. The users shall comply with the updated Policy since its effective date

    Location Data

    Location data will be used for providing indoor navigation within NMEC location, and beacons will be used for pushing informative notifications among different NMEC monuments and other location-based notifications.

     

    This policy shall be in effect as of 13th October 2021