Privacy Policy

Respecting Your Data: The Miskatonic University Privacy Assurance

This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Miskatonic University collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users (referred to as “you” or “users”) of the Miskatonic University website (referred to as “the website”). This Privacy Policy applies to the website and all products and services offered by Miskatonic University.

Personal Identification Information

Miskatonic University may collect personal identification information from users in various ways, including but not limited to when users visit the website, register on the website, fill out a form, respond to a survey, or engage in other activities, services, features, or resources available on the website. Users may be asked for their name, email address, mailing address, phone number, or other relevant information. Users may choose to visit the website anonymously, and personal identification information is only collected if users voluntarily submit it to us. Users can always refuse to provide personal identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain website-related activities.

Non-personal Identification Information

Miskatonic University may collect non-personal identification information about users whenever they interact with the website. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer or device used, technical information about users’ means of connection to the website (such as the operating system and Internet service providers utilized), and other similar information.

Cookies

The website may use “cookies” to enhance user experience. Users’ web browsers place cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. Users may choose to set their web browsers to refuse cookies or to alert them when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the website may not function properly.

How We Use Collected Information

Miskatonic University may collect and use users’ personal information for the following purposes:

• To improve customer service: Information provided helps us respond to user inquiries and support needs more efficiently.
• To personalize user experience: We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our users as a group use the services and resources provided on the website.
• To improve the website: We continually strive to improve our website offerings based on the information and feedback we receive from users.
• To send periodic emails: We may use the email address provided by users to send them information and updates pertaining to their inquiries, orders, or other requests. It may also be used to respond to their questions and/or other requests.

How We Protect Your Information

Miskatonic University adopts appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information, and data stored on the website.

Sharing Your Personal Information

Miskatonic University does not sell, trade, or rent users’ personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates, and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.

Opt-Out of Matomo Analytics Tracking

At Miskatonic University, we use Matomo Analytics to analyze website traffic and gather valuable insights to enhance the user experience and improve our website’s performance. As part of our commitment to respecting your privacy, we provide you with the option to opt-out of being tracked by Matomo Analytics.

If you wish to opt-out of Matomo Analytics tracking, please click on the button below to enable the “Do Not Track” (DNT) setting for your browser. By enabling this setting, your visit to our website will not be recorded and will not contribute to the analytics data.

You may choose to prevent this website from aggregating and analyzing the actions you take here. Doing so will protect your privacy, but will also prevent the owner from learning from your actions and creating a better experience for you and other users.

Please Note

1. Effect of Opt-Out: By opting out of Matomo Analytics tracking, your visit to our website will not be included in the data analysis, and your interactions with the site will not be recorded for analytical purposes.
2. Note on Cookies: The opt-out mechanism relies on setting a browser-specific “Do Not Track” (DNT) preference. It does not use cookies. However, please ensure that your browser supports and is configured to enable DNT.
3. Limitations: The “Do Not Track” preference is a voluntary setting provided by your browser. While we respect your choice to opt-out, we cannot guarantee that all third-party services will honor this setting.
4. Re-Enabling Tracking: If you wish to re-enable Matomo Analytics tracking at any time, you can do so by adjusting your browser’s DNT setting.

Third-Party Websites

Users may find advertising or other content on the website that links to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors, and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from the website. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites that have a link to the website, is subject to that website’s own terms and policies.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

Miskatonic University has the discretion to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this Privacy Policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

Your Acceptance of these Terms

By using the website, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, please do not use the website. Your continued use of the website following the posting of changes to this Privacy Policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on July 21, 2023