Cookie Usage Guidelines

Company may gather information to track user trends and site usage with the goal of improving our website users' experiences and optimizing our websites. Company also uses the information to administer websites and prevent abuse. Cookies are text files stored on your computer and accessible only to the websites which create them. Company websites may use cookies to keep you logged into secure areas of the website and/or to keep track of your preferences as you interact with certain services. You may disable cookies in your browser; however, Company websites may not work as designed if you do so. Company may automatically collect certain data in conjunction with third party tools to gather metrics on site usage including geographic location of visitors, pathways navigated through the website, and which portion of our audience is internal to the Company network. The information Company collects in this manner does not identify you as an individual. Company may use technical methods to determine if individuals have viewed emails Company sends. This information is often used to make Company websites, and emails you have agreed to receive, more interesting to you. As outlined above, non-personally identifiable web information (cookies, site navigation, etc.) gathered may also be shared with third parties to improve programs, outreach, and other campus initiatives. Additionally, aggregated metrics may be shared with vendors to improve communications related to these activities.

How We Implement Cookies on Our Website

Cookies can be placed by the website owners (first party cookies) or by a third party website to either enable external content or deliver advertising (third party cookies). Most website will classify their cookies in groups:
  • Strictly necessary cookies (first party) are essential for a website to operate securely and deliver the service you require.
  • Functional cookies (first party) allow you a smoother experience on site.
  • Performance cookies (first or third-party cookies) help website-owners make improvements by collecting information such as the number and length of visits and pages viewed.
  • Marketing cookies first or third-party) help website owners deliver relevant advertising and fund some of the cost of running the website and provide you with free service.

Interaction with Linked Non-Company Websites

Information Sharing Practices: As outlined in this privacy statement, we may share collected information as described at the point of collection. We do not sell, rent, or trade your information, and we do not allow our service providers or business partners to use your information for their commercial purposes without your consent.

Variety of Data Tracking Methods

Pixels and SDKs are used in accordance with special provisions. You, or partners acting on your behalf, may not place pixels on websites that you do not own without our written permission.

Strategies for Cookie Management

You may choose to set your web browser to not accept cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, certain parts of the System may not function properly or as intended by us. Some of the areas of our System may contain electronic images known as web beacons (sometimes known as clear gifs) that allow the organization, and its third-party providers or affiliates, to count and track users who have visited certain portions of our System.

Miscellaneous

Privacy Practices Insight Visit our Privacy Policy page for an in-depth view of how we manage, use, store, and disclose your personal information. If you have concerns about your data or wish to access it, please contact our Privacy Officer via the provided email address.

Policy Revisions

Our use of cookies and local storage devices can change over time to better serve our users. Generally, they conform to previously outlined categories. To stay informed about any changes, we suggest regularly visiting this page.