Privacy Policy

Learn how we collect, use, and protect your personal information

Your Privacy is Our Priority

At San Diego University of California, our students and visitors always figure on top of our priority list. We ensure that whatever we do is aimed at providing them the best services. The major purpose of the privacy policy is to help our students understand why we collate their details and what we do with them.

All information collated during the process is used for the provision of our services and to make an improvement in our services in general and student care in particular.

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Privacy Policy

This is the privacy policy for the Website of San Diego University of California. This Privacy Policy describes how we treat the information we receive about you when you visit or use our Site. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully because by visiting or using this Site you agree to its terms and are consenting to the collection, use, and transfer of your personal information as described in this Policy.

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Definitions

As used in this Policy, the term "personal information" means information that identifies you personally, alone or in combination with other information available to us; the term "Site" means our website; and the terms "San Diego University of California," "we," "us," and "our" refer to San Diego University of California.

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Personal Information Collection

We respect your right to choose the way we collect, use, and share your personal information. In most cases, we will ask you to indicate your choices at the time and on the page where you provide your personal information.

Requesting Information

Many of our pages allow users to request information from the University. These require contact information and the area of interest of the user.

Registration

Certain areas such as the student area require visitors to provide the user's name, address, e-mail address, as well as unique identifiers when they register.

Ordering

These areas such as the documents order area allow users to place orders with San Diego University of California and require contact, delivery and financial information.

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Anonymous Data Collection

We automatically collect different types of information your browser or Internet session sends us automatically each time you visit one of our sites. We use this information to create statistics that help us improve our Site and make it more compatible with the technology used by our visitors.

  • Computer operating system (Windows, Macintosh, UNIX, Linux)
  • Internet domain (AOL, EarthLink, etc.)
  • Browser type (Internet Explorer, Netscape)
  • IP address
  • Navigation path and URLs
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Cookies and Their Use

A cookie is a string of information that is sent by a Website and stored on your hard drive or temporarily in your computer's memory. We use cookies to allow you to move quickly through our site, to recognize repeat visitors, and to allow you to take advantage of some of our site's special features.

Important Note:

If you disable cookies in your browser, you will not be able to access all of the functionality of the Site or any of the University's secured websites.

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Use of Data

Information provided by students is used directly in a variety of areas. Personal information is normally used in processing applications, the shipment of documents (degrees and transcripts) and correspondence.

  • Processing student applications
  • Shipping documents and transcripts
  • General correspondence
  • Program and service updates
  • System improvements
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Third Party Sharing

San Diego University of California follows a strict code of confidentiality and will abide by all applicable laws concerning the release of personal information. Under no circumstances do we divulge, provide or sell or rent any personal data submitted by visitors to our site to any third parties.

Exceptions
  • Required by law
  • Court order compliance
  • Fraud prevention
  • Protecting our rights and safety
  • Credit risk reduction
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Security of Personal Information

San Diego University of California website has security measures in place to protect against the loss, misuse, and alteration of information. The personal data we collect about you is stored in limited-access servers behind a firewall.

Security Measures
  • SSL encryption for data transmission
  • Limited-access servers
  • Firewall protection
  • Secure password requirements
  • Industry-standard safeguards
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Access To Student Area

Once students enroll with us, they are provided access to the Student Area. They can access their courses, results and documents, and even update their information and enroll for the next course from this area.

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How to Review and Update Information

Our student and faculty services sites provide you with the option of changing and modifying information you have previously provided to us. If you have created a San Diego University of California account, you may review, update or correct your personal data by accessing your student area.

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Stop Receiving Information

In case you do not wish to receive any further information from us, you can unsubscribe by clicking the unsubscribe link in the emails we send you, or contact us through the provided contact mediums.

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Links to Other Websites

This Site may contain links to other Websites external to and not owned or operated by the University. These other sites are not governed by this Privacy Policy. San Diego University of California is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of any websites which we do not directly control.

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Policy Changes Notification

We reserve the right to modify this privacy statement at any time. In case of changing our privacy policy, we will post those changes to this privacy statement. We will notify all registered students of any important changes by posting a notice.

Important Note:

Your continued use of the Site after we post changes means you have agreed to the new terms.

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Legal Disclaimer

We reserve the right to disclose your personally identifiable information as required by law and when we believe that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights and/or comply with a judicial proceeding, court order, or legal process served on our website.

Questions About This Policy?

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