Privacy, Accessibility and Security Policies
Continuing Education

PRIVACY POLICY:

Introduction

This Continuing Education (CE) Privacy Statement provides information about CE’s online information gathering and dissemination practices. Individual pages on CE websites may provide additional information.

In addition to the information in this Privacy Statement, we also abide by The University of Utah's official Privacy Policy.

If you are in the European Union, please also review the University of Utah’s EU General Data Protection Regulation. These EU Supplemental Privacy Provisions provide additional information regarding Continuing Education’s processing of personal data you submit or disclose to CE (or to a third party that transfers it to CE for processing) while you are in the European Union.

We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Statement, as well as any information linked from this Privacy Statement, as we may update it without notice.

What Services CE Provides Online

CE’s websites provide online information and services to all users of CE’s online sites consistent with CE’s Mission and Values.

In addition to information and services provided on CE websites, CE may also provide connections to external services and information provided by non-CE service providers. Non-CE service providers have their own privacy policies that are not covered by this Privacy Statement. CE is not responsible for the privacy practices or policies of non-CE service providers. We recommend you review the privacy practices and policies of all non-CE service providers.

ADA/EEO Accessibility Policy

The University of Utah seeks to provide equal access to its programs, services, and activities for people with disabilities. Reasonable prior notice is needed to arrange accommodations. Please call 801-585-1780 to be connected to the CE unit responsible for your class, or contact the University's Center for Disability Services at disability.utah.edu or 801-581-5020.

Information CE Collects from Users and How We Use it

CE collects information actively provided by Users, such as your name, address, phone number and other personally identifying information needed to complete registration and enrollment. We may also collect information about the computers, mobile devices, or other devices you use to access CE’s websites, such as IP address, unique device identifiers, browser types, browser languages, web pages requested, website software access, referring web pages, date, time, and duration of activity, passwords, and accounts accessed, and locations of User devices when connected to CE’s websites. Logs of this information may be retained. We may contract with non-CE service providers to help us better understand Users. These non-CE service providers are not permitted to use the information collected on our behalf except to help us conduct and improve our services.

Information may also be collected through website analytics platforms, customer relationship management systems, registration systems, marketing technologies, and other digital tools used to provide and improve CE services.

CE uses information collected to provide services, in support of CE’s Mission, to protect the security of CE’s websites, as well as monitor, preserve, and enhance the use, functioning, and integrity of CE’s websites. CE may also use information collected from you for analysis and statistical.

Automated Technologies and Artificial Intelligence

CE may use automated technologies to improve website performance, personalize content, analyze user engagement, support customer service functions, and enhance operational efficiency.

These technologies may include analytics tools, recommendation systems, marketing automation platforms, artificial intelligence-assisted applications, and similar technologies used to support University services.

Such tools are intended to assist University operations and do not replace human oversight for academic, enrollment, employment, or other institutional decisions unless otherwise stated.

Cookies

Cookies are small files that are stored on your computing devices. We use cookies to understand and save your preferences for future visits and compile aggregate data about website traffic and website interaction so that we can offer better website experiences and tools in the future. Cookies may be set by organizations other than CE. Because the cookie policies of these third party service providers may change over time, you should review their policies by visiting their privacy policies directly. We also use targeting and advertising cookies, which may be set by CE or by third parties. Users may manage cookie preferences through browser settings and other privacy tools that may be provided through University websites where available. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our websites and you may receive advertising and materials of little potential interest to you.

The following describes the types of cookies CE uses on our websites:

Required or Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our websites to operate correctly and to provide you with requested services. For example, we use cookies to authenticate you, so when you log on to CE websites, we know who you are.

Functionality Cookies.

We use functionality cookies to enhance website features, such as videos and live chat, and for personalization, such as storing your preferences (e.g. username and language selection). Functionality cookies may be set by CE or by third parties whose services we have added to our websites. If you do not allow these cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our websites, and some website functions may not work properly.

Social Media Cookies.

Social media cookies may be set by third parties such as YouTube and Facebook to collect information about your social media usage.

Analytics Cookies.

Analytics technologies help CE understand how visitors use our websites so that content, navigation, functionality, and user experiences may be improved. For example, analytics cookies identify the most frequently visited pages, record any difficulties you have, and show whether our advertising is effective. This allows us to see the overall patterns of usage on the Sites, rather than the usage of a single person. We use the information to analyze the Sites' traffic.

Targeting/Advertising Cookies.

We use targeting/advertising cookies to create profiles and personalize content. We may use third party products, such as Google Analytics, to market CE’s services to you on third party websites. For example, if you visit CE websites, you may then see advertisements for CE on other websites.

You can learn more about cookies and their functions by visiting an information website such as allaboutcookies.org.

Do Not Track Signals.

Many browsers and devices offer privacy settings that allow users to limit certain tracking activities. Users are encouraged to review available browser controls and website privacy settings to manage their preferences.

Individual Privacy Rights

Depending on applicable law and University policy, individuals may have certain rights regarding personal information maintained by the University, including the ability to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain information.

Requests will be reviewed and processed in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and University policies.

Protecting Children's Privacy

All CE websites have been designed to be informative, accessible, and safe for kids of all ages, and to adhere to all applicable laws and regulations. Children are encouraged to browse our various web pages with their parents in order to find age-appropriate classes.

Our site is not intended for children under 13 to self-register for classes or other activities. Parents or guardians are required to register for any students under age 13. As stated above, all registration information (submitted by parent/guardian) resides on secure servers, and never sold, rented, or shared with any outside organization or entity.

For more on children's privacy rights, read about the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act at the FTC's website.

EU General Data Protection Regulation

Please be aware of the University’s GDPR Privacy Notice University’s GDPR Privacy Notice that supplements this Privacy Statement. The GDPR Privacy Notice applies generally to the provision of personal information by individuals in the European Economic Area. The GDPR Privacy Notice explains how we meet our obligations under the European Union General Data Protection Regulation with respect to such information.

Alternatives to Website Transactions

If you prefer not to provide information to CE through our websites, you may contact CE to learn about available options.

Disclosure of Information

CE does not disclose confidential information we collect online to individuals or entities not affiliated with CE, except in the limited circumstances described below. Non-confidential information may be disclosed or distributed pursuant to federal laws, state laws, and the University of Utah’s additional policies.

Court Order or Public Safety.

CE may be required to disclose confidential information pursuant to a valid court order or lawfully issued and served subpoena, search warrant, or other legal order. In addition, CE may disclose confidential information to law enforcement if CE believes that disclosure is necessary to protect CE, to protect the health or safety of individuals, or if law enforcement believes that CE’s resources have been used in the commission of a crime.

Contractors

CE may contract with third-party service providers to provide services and information through CE’s websites. CE may provide information, including personal information collected on our websites; to non-CE service providers to assist CE deliver classes, programs, products, information, and services. CE also contracts with non-CE service providers to perform analysis, research, and administrative activities for CE. CE requires non-CE service providers to protect personal information on our behalf.

Security

CE maintains administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information and University systems.

Security practices may include access controls, monitoring technologies, employee training, system protection tools, vendor management requirements, and ongoing security assessments appropriate to the information being processed.

Although no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, CE takes reasonable measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

Contact Information

If you believe CE has not adhered to this Privacy Statement, please contact CE’s privacy team at marketing@utah.edu.CE will use reasonable efforts to address your concerns; although there may be circumstances where we cannot assist.

Changes

Any changes we make to this Privacy Statement will be published on our website.

Effective: 5.15.2019
Revised: 7.10.2026