Shippensburg University values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you subscribe to and receive our email newsletters, which include content from Ship News, Ship Raider Athletics, and Shippensburg University magazines.
1. Information We Collect
When you subscribe to our newsletter, we may collect the following information:
- Name (if provided)
- Email address (required for delivery)
- Subscription preferences (e.g., specific newsletters or areas of interest)
We do not request or collect sensitive personal information through our newsletter sign-up forms.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used solely for the following purposes:
- Delivering newsletters and university updates to your inbox
- Providing information about events, programs, athletics, and publications
- Improving the quality and relevance of our communications through aggregated, non-identifiable analytics
We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
3. Email Tracking and Analytics
To better understand engagement, our email platform may use standard technologies such as:
- Open tracking (to measure how many recipients open the email)
- Click tracking (to see which links are accessed)
This data is collected in aggregate form and helps us improve newsletter content. It is not used to personally identify subscribers.
5. Data Security
Shippensburg University takes reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. While no method of electronic transmission is completely secure, we strive to protect your data consistent with applicable laws and university policies.
7. Links to External Websites
Newsletters may contain links to external websites not operated by Shippensburg University. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be communicated via our website or through the newsletter itself.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Office of Marketing & Communications
Shippensburg University
ERDurnin@ship.edu
