Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 5/19/2025
Nevada State University is committed to protecting the privacy of all website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information obtained through our website, nevadastate.edu.
1. Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we may collect two types of information:
2. Automatically Collected Information
We may collect limited non-personally identifiable information automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Device type
- Referring website
- Date/time of access
- Pages visited and duration
This data is collected through standard web server logs and third-party analytics tools such as Google Analytics and Siteimprove, to better understand how users interact with our site.
3. Voluntarily Provided Information
Some parts of the website may request that you voluntarily provide personal information, such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Application or inquiry details
This may occur when filling out forms related to admissions, events, newsletters, feedback, or contact requests.
4. How We Use Your Information
Information collected is used to:
- Respond to inquiries or requests
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Support institutional operations such as recruitment, outreach, and analytics
- Ensure site security and integrity
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for commercial purposes.
5. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Nevada State University website may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to enhance functionality and track usage patterns. These tools may collect anonymized data and help us improve our content and services.
Users can manage or disable cookies through their browser settings.
6. Third-Party Services
Our site may contain links to third-party websites or embed third-party services (such as social media, maps, or payment processors). Nevada State University is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.
7. Student Privacy
In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Nevada State University protects the privacy of student education records. More information is available in our FERPA Policy
8. Data Security
Nevada State University takes reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
However, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure. Users share information at their own risk.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect institutional practices or legal requirements. The “Effective Date” at the top of this page will indicate when it was last revised.