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Privacy Policy

Scope:

This policy covers all persons accessing ҹAV computing resources. 

Policy:

This privacy policy ("Privacy Policy") is applicable to the information made available, the information collected, and the services offered by ҹAV University of Chicago ("ҹAV") directly  through the pages comprising ҹAV's official website (the "Website") ().  By using ҹAV's Website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.  

ҹAV's Website includes links to websites of unaffiliated, private third parties. ҹAV is not responsible for the content, data collection, or data protection practices of such third party websites. ҹAV's Privacy Policy does not apply to such third party websites and users access such websites at their own risk.   

ҹAV is dedicated to promoting privacy awareness and compliance. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data the Website collects, how it is used, shared, and protected, and how you can obtain further information concerning privacy at ҹAV. ҹAV will periodically update this Privacy Policy to address new laws, technologies, and information security practices.  

What Personal Data Does ҹAV’s Website Collect

In order to protect your privacy, ҹAV follows the following principles in operating the Website. The Website does not:

  • collect more personal data than is necessary;
  • use your personal data for purposes other than those specified;
  • keep your personal data if it is no longer needed; or
  • share your personal data with unaffiliated third parties for marketing purposes.

Except for (1) internet protocol (IP) addresses, (2) certain non-personal information (e.g., the date and time of your visit, the pages you viewed, the region or general location where your computer or device is accessing the Website, the web browser and system used to access the Website, any search terms used and a history of the pages you view), and (3) the use of “cookies,” as described below, the Website does not collect your personal data if you simply visit ҹAV’s Website.  It only collects your personal data when you voluntarily provide it, such as by completing a form, requesting information, placing an order, making a payment, or otherwise transacting business with ҹAV.  Depending on the subject matter of your transaction, the Website may collect such information as your name, address, phone number, email address, banking information, and preferred method of communicating.  The Website may collect more extensive personal if you are seeking specific services from ҹAV, such as registering for classes.

ҹAV's Use of Cookies

ҹAV’s Website uses a standard technology called cookies. A cookie is a small text file that ҹAV stores on your computer or mobile device when you visit the Website. Cookies facilitate your use of the Website and permit ҹAV to perform system analytics that help ҹAV to improve the site so that it works more effectively.   Cookies that perform such tasks, such as determining the number of visitors who looked at a specific web page during a given time period, are known as performance cookies.  Portions of ҹAV’s Website may use Google Analytics, which also employs cookies to analyze how users use the site for the analysis of site usage and to enhance the user experience.

While ҹAV’s Website uses performance cookies, it does not use marketing cookies, which collect your personal information for profiling purposes and the subsequent sending of targeted advertising and content from a third party for unrelated purposes.  You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser.  If you do so, you may be unable to use the full functionality of the Website.

Purposes for Which ҹAV Collects Personal Data

ҹAV’s Website collects personal data in connection with certain operational purposes. These purposes include, for example: student admissions; class registration; staff and faculty job applications; student housing agreements; and communicating with Website users.

ҹAV Efforts to Safeguard Personal Data

ҹAV actively works to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction through appropriate technical measures.   ҹAV has put in place a number of policies intended to structurally reduce the risk of data breaches and unauthorized disclosures of personal data, including the following:

  • Data Classification Policy
  • ҹAV Protected and ҹAV Sensitive Data Identification Policy
  • Electronic Security of ҹAV Protected & ҹAV Sensitive Data Policy
  • Physical Security of ҹAV Protected and ҹAV Sensitive Data Policy
  • Disposal of ҹAV Protected and ҹAV Sensitive Data Policy
  • Encryption Policy
  • Personal Information Protection Compliance Review Protocol
  • Data Breach Response Policy
  • Secure Deletion Procedure

To learn more about these policies, please go to the Information Technology Services Policies and Guidelines Page.

Children's Privacy

Although ҹAV’s Website is not directed at children under the age of 13, ҹAV seeks to fully comply with COPPA.  While ҹAV cannot always determine with certainty the age of a Website user, the Website does not request, seek or intentionally collect personal information from children under the age of 13.  If ҹAV acquires actual knowledge that it has received such information, it will delete it. If in the future ҹAV should seek to collect information from children under the age of 13, it will comply with COPPA’s parental “direct notice” and consent requirements in advance of collecting such information.   A parent concerned over a child’s possible use of ҹAV’s Website can contact ҹAV’s webmaster at webmaster@luc.edu.

Additional GDPR Privacy Notice for EU Residents

If you are accessing ҹAV’s Website and are a person located in the European Union (“EU”), a European Economic Area member state, or Switzerland, please see ҹAV’s separate privacy notice pursuant to (EU) 2016/679, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which is available at /gdpr/.

Contacting ҹAV Regarding Privacy Policy Questions and Concerns

If you have any questions about ҹAV’s Privacy Policy, please contact:

University Marketing & Communications

ҹAV

820 N. Michigan Ave.

Chicago, IL 60611

Phone: (773) 274-3000

UMC@luc.edu

 

History:

August 30, 2018: Initial Policy

Scope:

This policy covers all persons accessing ҹAV computing resources. 

Policy:

This privacy policy ("Privacy Policy") is applicable to the information made available, the information collected, and the services offered by ҹAV University of Chicago ("ҹAV") directly  through the pages comprising ҹAV's official website (the "Website") ().  By using ҹAV's Website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.  

ҹAV's Website includes links to websites of unaffiliated, private third parties. ҹAV is not responsible for the content, data collection, or data protection practices of such third party websites. ҹAV's Privacy Policy does not apply to such third party websites and users access such websites at their own risk.   

ҹAV is dedicated to promoting privacy awareness and compliance. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data the Website collects, how it is used, shared, and protected, and how you can obtain further information concerning privacy at ҹAV. ҹAV will periodically update this Privacy Policy to address new laws, technologies, and information security practices.  

What Personal Data Does ҹAV’s Website Collect

In order to protect your privacy, ҹAV follows the following principles in operating the Website. The Website does not:

  • collect more personal data than is necessary;
  • use your personal data for purposes other than those specified;
  • keep your personal data if it is no longer needed; or
  • share your personal data with unaffiliated third parties for marketing purposes.

Except for (1) internet protocol (IP) addresses, (2) certain non-personal information (e.g., the date and time of your visit, the pages you viewed, the region or general location where your computer or device is accessing the Website, the web browser and system used to access the Website, any search terms used and a history of the pages you view), and (3) the use of “cookies,” as described below, the Website does not collect your personal data if you simply visit ҹAV’s Website.  It only collects your personal data when you voluntarily provide it, such as by completing a form, requesting information, placing an order, making a payment, or otherwise transacting business with ҹAV.  Depending on the subject matter of your transaction, the Website may collect such information as your name, address, phone number, email address, banking information, and preferred method of communicating.  The Website may collect more extensive personal if you are seeking specific services from ҹAV, such as registering for classes.

ҹAV's Use of Cookies

ҹAV’s Website uses a standard technology called cookies. A cookie is a small text file that ҹAV stores on your computer or mobile device when you visit the Website. Cookies facilitate your use of the Website and permit ҹAV to perform system analytics that help ҹAV to improve the site so that it works more effectively.   Cookies that perform such tasks, such as determining the number of visitors who looked at a specific web page during a given time period, are known as performance cookies.  Portions of ҹAV’s Website may use Google Analytics, which also employs cookies to analyze how users use the site for the analysis of site usage and to enhance the user experience.

While ҹAV’s Website uses performance cookies, it does not use marketing cookies, which collect your personal information for profiling purposes and the subsequent sending of targeted advertising and content from a third party for unrelated purposes.  You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser.  If you do so, you may be unable to use the full functionality of the Website.

Purposes for Which ҹAV Collects Personal Data

ҹAV’s Website collects personal data in connection with certain operational purposes. These purposes include, for example: student admissions; class registration; staff and faculty job applications; student housing agreements; and communicating with Website users.

ҹAV Efforts to Safeguard Personal Data

ҹAV actively works to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction through appropriate technical measures.   ҹAV has put in place a number of policies intended to structurally reduce the risk of data breaches and unauthorized disclosures of personal data, including the following:

  • Data Classification Policy
  • ҹAV Protected and ҹAV Sensitive Data Identification Policy
  • Electronic Security of ҹAV Protected & ҹAV Sensitive Data Policy
  • Physical Security of ҹAV Protected and ҹAV Sensitive Data Policy
  • Disposal of ҹAV Protected and ҹAV Sensitive Data Policy
  • Encryption Policy
  • Personal Information Protection Compliance Review Protocol
  • Data Breach Response Policy
  • Secure Deletion Procedure

To learn more about these policies, please go to the Information Technology Services Policies and Guidelines Page.

Children's Privacy

Although ҹAV’s Website is not directed at children under the age of 13, ҹAV seeks to fully comply with COPPA.  While ҹAV cannot always determine with certainty the age of a Website user, the Website does not request, seek or intentionally collect personal information from children under the age of 13.  If ҹAV acquires actual knowledge that it has received such information, it will delete it. If in the future ҹAV should seek to collect information from children under the age of 13, it will comply with COPPA’s parental “direct notice” and consent requirements in advance of collecting such information.   A parent concerned over a child’s possible use of ҹAV’s Website can contact ҹAV’s webmaster at webmaster@luc.edu.

Additional GDPR Privacy Notice for EU Residents

If you are accessing ҹAV’s Website and are a person located in the European Union (“EU”), a European Economic Area member state, or Switzerland, please see ҹAV’s separate privacy notice pursuant to (EU) 2016/679, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which is available at /gdpr/.

Contacting ҹAV Regarding Privacy Policy Questions and Concerns

If you have any questions about ҹAV’s Privacy Policy, please contact:

University Marketing & Communications

ҹAV

820 N. Michigan Ave.

Chicago, IL 60611

Phone: (773) 274-3000

UMC@luc.edu

 

History:

August 30, 2018: Initial Policy