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¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Web Privacy Statement 

¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ University (SHU) is committed to respecting and protecting the privacy of all website visitors. By accessing and using the SHU website visitors consent to the data practices that are described in this statement. 

Collection of Personal Data

¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ University will not collect personally identifiable information unless you provide us with that information voluntarily. This information can include information such as name, email address, physical addresses, and phone numbers. 

When a visitor accesses the SHU website, the University's website automatically gathers information from the visitor utilizing Google Analytics. This analytical information is anonymous to the user and includes data such as IP addresses, browser application information, device information, date and time of the visit, as well as pages viewed and time spent on pages. 

Use of Personal Data

¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ University collects data to provide the services you request, improve user experience on our website, and to communicate with you. Information can be collected through the use of cookies and other tracking technologies to improve the website, determine trends of user interest, and track website utilization and user preferences. 

¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ University may use personally identifiable information or other information you have provided to contact you with inquiries and communications. Communications include information regarding enrollment, registration, events, or use of any service on the website. 

¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ University will not sell, license, transmit or disclose personally identifiable information outside of ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ University unless (a) expressly authorized by you, (b) necessary to enable SHU contractors or agents to perform certain functions for SHU, or (c) required or permitted by law. ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ University will disclose personal information, without consent, only if required to do so by law. 

Cookies

The SHU website utilizes Google Analytics (a Web analytics service provided by Google, Inc.) to help analyze how visitors navigate the website. This analytical tool uses cookies, which are a small piece of text stored on a user's computer by their web browser to collect data. This data is then used to evaluate a visitor’s use of the website and to compile statistical reports on website activity. Cookies may collect users preference information to serve a most customized experience that is unique to each user and is locally stored on the visitors browser. 

Online Payments

¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ University contracts with third-party vendors to provide electronic payment options for various processes. Each of the vendors are obligated to protect the privacy of individuals and ensure the highest level of security. 

Text/Voice Messages

You may receive future calls and/or texts that deliver messages by ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ University. Message and data rates may apply to each text message sent or received as provided in your wireless service rate plan. You will have the option to opt-out of such messages at any time.

General Data Protection Regulation

¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ University is committed to protecting the privacy of the individual. By utilizing the website and/or directly providing personal information to us, you agree to and acknowledge your understanding of this Privacy Policy, and consent to have your personal data transferred to and processed in the United States. It is our goal to be sensitive and respectful of your personal information and to adhere to all facets of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).