Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 10/01/2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to the North Orange County Community College District ("we," "our," "us"). We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website nocccd.edu (the "Site"). Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details. Usage Data: Information about how you use our Site, including IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and the dates/times of visits.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site usage.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • To provide, operate, and maintain our Site.
  • To improve, personalize, and expand our Site.
  • To understand and analyze how you use our Site.
  • To communicate with you, including sending updates, newsletters, and marketing information (with your consent).
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security breaches.
  • To comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except as described below:

Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site or conducting our business, provided they agree to keep this information confidential. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

5. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

6. Your Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access and Correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal information. Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving promotional emails by following the instructions in those emails. Cookies: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.