Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 18, 2026

Colgate University ("Colgate," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we may collect from you when you visit our website, how we use and protect that information, and your choices regarding our use of it. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

When you visit the Colgate University website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and your visit. This information is primarily used for analytical purposes to help us understand how visitors use our site and to improve their experience. The types of information collected may include:

IP Address: Your Internet Protocol (IP) address, which is a unique numerical label assigned to your device when it connects to the internet. We use this to understand geographic distribution of our visitors and for security purposes.
Browser Type: Information about the web browser you are using (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari), which helps us ensure our website functions correctly across different browsers.
Operating System: Details about the operating system of your device (e.g., Windows, macOS, iOS, Android), used for similar purposes as browser type.
Pages Visited: Information about the specific pages you visit on our website, the time and date of your visit, and the duration of your stay on those pages. This helps us understand content popularity and user navigation patterns.

Cookies

Our website uses "cookies" to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that allow us to remember your preferences and tailor content to your interests. We may use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which stay on your device until they expire or you delete them). You have the option to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. However, this may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services, such as analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) and embedded content from other platforms (e.g., YouTube, social media). These third-party services may collect information about your visits to our website, including through the use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Their use of your information is governed by their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services linked from our site to understand their data practices.

Advertising

Colgate University may use information collected through our website, including cookies and other tracking technologies, for advertising purposes. This may include "retargeting" or "remarketing" campaigns, where you may see advertisements for Colgate University on other websites you visit based on your past interactions with our site. We may work with third-party advertising partners to facilitate these campaigns. You can often opt-out of personalized advertising through your browser settings or by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out page or the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) opt-out page.

Children's Privacy (Under 13)

Colgate University is committed to protecting the privacy of children. Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us via the link below.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our Contact Page.