University of Nebraska-Lincoln Privacy Policy
Our Commitment to You
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln will attempt to safeguard the privacy of
all visitors to publicly accessible web sites (that is, web sites not password
protected) to the extent allowed by law. This notice describes our privacy policy
as it relates to the collection, protection, and disclosure of such information
resulting from University web servers, including University web sites, sites
that collect online information, or that identify actions of a web user.
Other privacy standards apply to such things as password-protected web sites,
instructional web sites, student records and employee personnel records as specifically
identified in State Statute, in accordance with federal or state laws and University
policies and by-laws.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln web pages may contain links to other sites
on the world wide web; however, the University is not responsible for any content
or services provided on these sites.
Voluntary Information Requested from You
Information provided on a volunteer basis, during routine requests for personal
information (such as surveys, email addresses, requests for information, etc.)
will be used only for the purpose(s) outlined. Every web page that requests information
from you should disclose the purpose of how this information will be used. If
you do not wish to have the information used in the manner listed, or if the potential
use of the information is not outlined, you are not required to provide it; however,
you may not receive certain services if the information is not provided.
Information We Collect Automatically
The information collected and logged through University web sites can be classified
into two categories: web site logs and cookies.
Web Site Logs
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln makes no attempt to identify individual
visitors from information collected in web site logs, except in cases where
system integrity, institutional infrastructure, or personal safety is being
jeopardized. The data is used to tune the web pages and the site for efficiency,
to produce summary reports regarding system usage and give system administrators
the ability to monitor system integrity, and protect institutional infrastructure
and personal safety. The usage information gathered is also used to customize
web sites (move high use pages to the top of the site, add content for information
frequently searched for, establish patterns of interest, etc.).
Information collected and logged through University web sites and web servers
includes the following:
- •Internet addresses or URLs of computers used in browsing a web site
- •Web pages requested
- •The date and time of a visit to a web page
- •The browser version and configuration information used to connect to a site
- •Search terms used on our search engines
Cookies
There are university sites that require cookies. We neither forward cookies
nor intentionally collect information for other parties outside UNL.
Sharing Information
We disclose any nonpublic information only when it is necessary for the conduct
of University, State, or Federal government business, or under circumstances
where disclosure is required by law. Information may also be disclosed for audit
purposes, to regulatory agencies, or for other general administrative services.
Information is not intentionally disclosed or distributed to any entity who
uses it to sell products or services. Information will not be released without
written authorization to the extent allowed by law. Questions
If you have questions about the collection of information or concerns about
adherence to this policy from University of Nebraska-Lincoln web sites, please
contact the University Communications Office.
Effective Date of General Privacy Policy - 10/1/2002
