Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 30, 2025
Clarke College (“Clarke,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal data we collect and use. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or interact with us.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, as well as certain data automatically collected through your use of our website.
Information You Provide
- Your name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Educational background
- Program or course interest
- Other information submitted via forms or applications
Information We Collect Automatically
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device identifiers
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring pages
- Information collected via cookies or similar tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
- Respond to your inquiries and requests
- Process your application or registration
- Communicate with you about our programs and events
- Personalize your experience on our website
- Improve our services and digital communications
- Ensure the security and proper functioning of our website
3. Legal Basis for Processing
- You have provided consent
- It is necessary to fulfill a contract or application process
- We are required to comply with a legal obligation
- We have a legitimate interest in operating and improving our services
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it:
- With trusted third-party service providers who help us manage our operations, website, CRM, and marketing tools
- With legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights and the rights of others
All third parties with whom we share data are required to handle it in accordance with applicable data protection laws and this Privacy Policy.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
- Understand how users navigate and interact with our site
- Improve website performance
- Personalize content and communications
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, or as required by applicable law.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw your consent
- Object to or restrict certain types of processing
- Request transfer of your data to another party
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.
8. Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
9. Children's Privacy
Clarke College does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete it.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services not controlled by Clarke. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties, and we encourage you to review their policies before providing any information.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:privacy@clarke.college