Privacy Statement

Online Policies and Privacy Practices

This website, community.stjohnscollege.edu, is operated and maintained by St. John’s College. Any changes to the college’s online policies and privacy practices will be posted on this page.

Information Collected

When you open an e-mail from St. John’s College or browse its website, some analytic information is automatically gathered. Examples of this information include, but are not limited to:

  • IP address
  • Date and time accessed
  • Type of device used
  • Web pages viewed, links clicked, or other actions taken
  • Location: country, state, and city (relating to IP address)

The college uses analytical information to evaluate the usefulness of the website and e-mail marketing, and plan improvements. The college will not sell or trade this information to any third parties.

Online Security

St. John’s College takes reasonable precautions to keep information you provide secure. However, the college cannot guarantee the security of information you disclose online.

This website tracks browsing patterns through the use of “cookies” or text files placed on your computer or device. To block the use of cookies, select the appropriate settings on your browser; note that doing so may impact the functionality of some website features.

St. John’s College uses Google Analytics, a service provided by Google, Inc., to track and provide information about how users browse websites. This information is used for compiling reports on website usage and other online services. Through the use of this website, you consent to the collection of data by Google; you may review Google terms of service and Google’s privacy policy or opt-out of Google Analytics tracking.

Use of Data

Information or data available on the St. John’s College website may be used for personal and lawful purposes only. No such information or data shall be used at any time for any commercial, public, or political purpose.

St. John’s College uses information and data provided online by applicants and prospective students for the purpose of admissions-related processes such as reviewing applications, marketing, and communications about the college. If applicant information is ever shared outside of the college with a third party, such as a contractor, the college will ensure strong measures are in place to protect the privacy and security of applicant data.

Additionally, St. John’s College uses information and data provided online by alumni, friends and donors for the purpose of fund raising and alumni relations processes such as marketing, and communications about the College.

Disclaimer of Endorsement

Any reference made on the St. John’s College website to any product, process, service, or activity (whether commercial or non-commercial), by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise—in any other manner or fashion—does not and shall not be deemed to indicate or imply that college endorses, recommends, or favors the product, process, service, or activity mentioned.

Views and opinions expressed on the website may not necessarily state or reflect those of St. John’s College, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

Links to Other Sites

St. John’s College is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of any external websites, including those to which its websites or e-mails may be linked or reference. Any information provided by a user to such third party sites is subject to the privacy practices and policies of that third party and not those of St. John’s College.

Questions?

If you have questions or concerns about these policies and practices, please contact webmaster@sjc.edu.