Academic freedom, the decentralized nature of the World Wide Web, and the diverse purposes served by Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ of Utah Web sites require that as much freedom as possible be granted to those creating and maintaining Web sites. We support and encourage freedom of expression and an open environment for the pursuit of knowledge; however, the contents of all web pages under Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ jurisdiction must comply with local, state and federal laws as well as Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ policy.
Personal Information
You do not have to disclose any personal information to visit any Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ site. However, you may find your needs can be better met by disclosing certain information, such as your internet location. Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ of Utah Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ may share information you provide to the extent permitted by applicable law, but will not sell, trade, or license your personal information without your consent.
We may use demographic information that does not personally identify you to improve the features of the site or for general statistical purposes.
Information Automatically Collected and Stored
As with any website you visit on the internet, Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ of Utah Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ automatically collects certain system information. This site automatically collects the following information:
- IP address
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visit
- Software and device type used to visit
The information collected is not associated with your name or any other information you voluntarily provide unless you fill out a form on our site, such as when you request more information, a medical consultation, or an appointment. Automatically collected information is used for statistical purposes that allow us to improve the quality of this site and to better meet the needs of our users.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files that a website transfers to a user’s hard disk to record certain information about your visit. Some Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ of Utah Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ websites place cookies in the browser files of your computer to recall information about your visit and provide you with tailored information. Cookies make it easier for you to use some of the features of these websites and also help us measure site performance, personalize content, and assist with our marketing efforts. You can choose not to download cookies using your browser settings or easily disable our cookies by selecting Reject on the Privacy Notice banner here. If you disable cookies on one visit but want to change your mind, you can opt back in by selecting Accept on the Privacy Notice banner here. We keep your selected preference for one year and then ask you to update your preferences.
Web Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses cookies to help the website analyze how users use the website. Some information generated by the cookie about your use of the website will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. We may de-identify your IP address that is collected by cookies when you use our websites before we share it for web analytics.
Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for our website operators, and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage.
Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf.
By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above. More information about Google’s privacy practices is available .
Surveys and Questionnaires
To improve the quality of services we offer, we may ask if you would like to voluntarily participate in surveys or complete questionnaires, which may request contact or demographic information from you. We typically use information you provide to us to respond to your needs or for statistical purposes to allows us to improve our services.
Security
We protect your information through industry-standard encryption and continuous security monitoring. We conduct regular security audits and system updates to safeguard against evolving cyber threats.
Copyright
All information contained in this website is copyright protected unless otherwise noted. Information may be reprinted and/or downloaded for personal use only. Permission to reprint or electronically reproduce any document or graphic in whole or in part for any non-personal or commercial use is prohibited unless prior written consent is obtained from the respective copyright holder(s).
Data Retention
The retention of user data collected through this site is governed by applicable law and U of U Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ policy. Retention may vary depending on the type of data collected.
Agreement/Terms of Use
By using this website, you agree that you understand and accept the terms listed above. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not use this website. Privacy as it applies to the internet is a rapidly developing area. We reserve the right to change our privacy practices and will include any changes on this site.
Questions or Comments
If you have additional questions and/or comments, please feel free to email the privacy office at privacy@utah.edu.