Who we are 

Our website address is: http://www.paulsmiths.edu. 

What personal data we collect and why we collect it 

We may collect the following personal information: 

  • Name 
  • Contact information, including email address 
  • Demographic information, such as ZIP code, preferences, and interests 
  • Other information relevant to customer surveys, events, or inquiries 

We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with better service. Specifically, we use it for the following purposes: 

  • To answer questions you have asked 
  • For internal record keeping 
  • To improve our services 
  • To periodically send promotional emails about College programs, events, or other information we think you may find interesting, using the email address you have provided 
  • To contact you for market research purposes 

We do not share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. SMS consent is not shared with third parties for marketing purposes. 

Forms 

When you submit a form through our website, we collect the information you provide, such as your name, email address, and any other details included in the form. This information is used to respond to your inquiries, provide services, or improve our offerings. 

Cookies 

If you have administrator access to the site and log in to this site, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser. 

When you log in, we will set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed. 

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day. 

Embedded content from other websites 

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website. 

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction if you have an account and are logged in to that website. 

Analytics 

This website uses Google Analytics 4 to track website traffic. Collected data is processed in such a way that visitors cannot be identified. 

How long we retain your data 

If you submit a form through the website, its metadata are retained indefinitely. 

For administrator or editor users who granted access on our website, we store the personal information provided in their user profile. Website administrators can also see and edit that information. 

What rights you have over your data 

If you have an account on this site or have submitted a form through it, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes. 

Texting Services 

By joining our text service, you can expect to receive messages from Paul Smith’s College. We will never share or sell your mobile number or data. SMS consent is not shared with third parties for marketing purposes. 

You can opt-out anytime by texting the word “STOP” or “QUIT.” Text “HELP” for help. Message & data rates may apply. Up to 4 msgs/month. 

For more information, you can reach us at: helpdesk@paulsmiths.edu or 518-327-6285.