Student Match Network Privacy Policy
Student Match Network recognizes that privacy is important. This Student Match Network Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as the "Policy") applies to all products, services, promotion and web sites (collectively "Student Match Services") offered by Student Match Network, its subsidiaries and affiliated companies (collectively "Student Match Providers"). In addition to the information provided herein, and at Student Match Network discretion, where Student Match Network deems that additional information is needed to define or supplement Student Match Network's privacy practices, Student Match Network will post additional privacy notices to describe the manner in which Student Match Providers process, utilize, disseminate and store information submitted to Student Match Network by those who access and utilize Student Match Network's Services.
Collection and Use of User Information
In order to provide quality, comprehensive service to job seekers, we may collect the following types of information:
User Provided Information
When a user signs up for a Student Match Network account or other Student Match Network that requires registration, we ask the user for personal information such as the user's name, e-mail address and an account password. Student Match Network may combine user submitted information under each user's account with information from other Student Match Network's Services or third parties in order to provide the user with a better experience and to improve the quality of Student Match Network's Services.
Student Match Network's Cookies
When a user visits Student Match Providers, user's computer is sent one or more cookies - small files containing a string of characters - in order to uniquely identify the user's Internet browser. Student Match Providers use cookies to improve the quality of our Services by storing user preferences and tracking user trends. .Most Internet browsers are initially set up to accept cookies, but most Internet browsers may be reset to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some Student Match Network features and Services may not function properly if the user disables their browser's ability to accept cookies.
Referrals
Users have the option to provide names and e-mail addresses of friends, family members and colleagues for the purpose of referring them to the Student Match Network's site or a job opportunity. When users refer other individuals to Student Match Providers, the name and e-mail address provided may be retained in Student match Network's database and the individual will receive a one-time e-mail inviting them to visit the applicable Student Match Network site or view the job opportunity you wish them to see.
Log Information
When users utilize Student Match Services, Student Match Providers' servers automatically record information that your browser sends whenever the user visits a web site. These server logs may include information such as the user's web request, Internet protocol address, browser type, browser language, the date and time of the request and one or more cookies that may uniquely identify the user's browser.
User Communications
When a user sends e-mail or other communication to Student Match Network, the communications may be retained in order to process user inquiries, requests and improve Student Match Services.
Links
Student Match Network may present links in a format that enables Student Match Providers to keep track of whether the specific links have been followed. Student Match Network uses this information to improve the quality of its technologies and Services and, on some occasions, for affiliate program tracking and advertising purposes.
Third-Party Web Sites
Student Match Network offers some of its Services to non-affiliated, third-party Web sites and parties in an attempt to meet each user's needs. Personal information provided by the user to such third-party Web sites may be sent to Student Match Network in order to deliver the requested service. This Policy applies to web sites and Services that are owned and operated by Student Match Network. Student Match Network does not exercise control over sites displayed as third-party content or third-party links on Student Match Providers' Web sites. Such third-party Web sites may place their own cookies or other files on your computer, collect data or solicit personal information and it is the responsibility of the user of such Web sites to personally review each website's privacy policies and practices prior to submitting any information to such Web sites.
Student Match Network only processes personal information for the purposes described in the applicable Privacy Policy and/or privacy notice for specific Services requested by the user. In addition to the above, such purposes include:
- Providing Services to users, including the display of customized content and;
- Advertising, auditing, research and analysis in order to maintain, protect and improve user Services;
- Ensuring the technical functioning of Student Match Network's network, and;
- Developing new Services.
Student Match Network processes personal information on its servers in the United States of America and other countries. In some cases, the processing of personal information is on a server outside your own country of residence. Student Match Network may process personal information to provide users with the specifically requested Services. In some cases, Student Match Network may process personal information on behalf of and according to the instructions of a third party, such as our advertising partners.
Choices for Personal Information
Some Services require disclosure of personal information. If Student Match Network desires to utilize such information in a manner different from the purpose for which it was collected, Student Match Network will request user consent prior to such use.
If Student Match Network proposes to utilize personal information for any purposes other than those described in this Policy and/or in the specific service notices, Student Match Network will offer the user an effective way to opt out of the use of personal information for such other purposes. Student Match Network will not collect or use sensitive information for purposes other than those described in this Policy and/or in the specific service notices without prior user consent.
Each user may decline to submit personal information for any of our Services, in which case Student Match Network may not be able to provide those Services to you.
Information Sharing
Student Match Network only shares personal information with other third-parties outside of Student Match Network in the following limited circumstances:
- With user consent. Student Match Network requires opt-in consent for the sharing of any sensitive personal information.
- Providing such information to Student Match Network's subsidiaries, affiliated companies or other trusted businesses or persons is necessary for the purpose of processing personal information on Student Match Network's behalf. In such cases, the parties agree to process such information based on Student Match Network's instructions and in compliance with this Policy and any other appropriate confidentiality and security measures.
- When Student Match Network has a good-faith belief that access, use, preservation or disclosure of such information is reasonably necessary to (a) satisfy any applicable law, regulation, legal process or enforceable governmental request; (b) enforce applicable Terms of Service, including investigation of potential violations thereof; (c) detect, prevent or otherwise address fraud, security or technical issues; or (d) protect against imminent harm to the rights, property or safety of Student Match Network, its users or the public as required or permitted by law.
In the event that Student Match Network becomes involved in a merger, acquisition or any form of sale of some or all of its assets, users shall receive reasonable notice before personal information is transferred and becomes subject to privacy policies and practices that may differ from those contained herein.
Student Match Network may share with third parties certain pieces of aggregated, non-personal information, such as the number of users who registered or received offers for a particular term, for example, or how many users clicked on a particular advertisement. Such information does not identify users individually.
Please contact Student Match Network at the address below for any additional questions about the management or use of personal data.
Information Security
Student Match Network takes appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access to or unauthorized alteration, disclosure or destruction of data. These include internal reviews of Student Match Network's data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures, as well as physical security measures to guard against unauthorized access to personal data storage systems.
Student Match Network limits access to users' personal information to Student Match Network's employees, contractors and agents who require such information in order to operate, develop or improve our Services. These individuals are bound by confidentiality obligations and may be subject to discipline, including termination and criminal prosecution, if they fail to meet these obligations.
Data Integrity
Student Match Network processes personal information only for the purposes for which it was collected and in accordance with this Policy and any applicable Service-specific privacy notice. Student Match Network reviews its data collection, storage and processing practices to ensure that it only collects, stores and processes the personal information needed to provide or improve our Services. Student Match Network takes reasonable steps to ensure that the personal information it processes is accurate, complete and current, but Student Match Network depends on its users to update or correct their personal information whenever necessary.
Accessing and Updating Personal Information
Student Match Network and Student Match Providers make good-faith efforts to provide users with access to their personal information and either edit inaccurate information or delete such information at the user's request if it is not otherwise required to be retained by law or for legitimate business purposes. Student Match Network and Student Match Providers request individual users to identify themselves and the information requested to be accessed, corrected or removed before processing such requests, and such requests may be declined if such requests are unreasonably repetitive or systematic, require disproportionate technical effort, jeopardize the privacy of others or would be extremely impractical (for instance, requests concerning information residing on backup tapes), or for which access is not otherwise required. In any case where information access and correction is offered, such service is performed free of charge, except if doing so would require a disproportionate effort. Some Services have varying procedures to access, correct or delete users' personal information and any such correction or deletion may require additional time and resources as determined by Student Match Network.
Activating, Pausing, and Deactivating an Account
To activate an account, user agrees to submit information to Student Match Network's web site and database. In the event user no longer wishes to be part of Student Match Network, the user may either pause or deactivate their account.
Pausing one's account is to temporarily stop utilization of the user's information. In such event, the user will remain a registered user of the web site; however, potential employers will not be able to see or access the user's resume. Student Match Network will retain the information gathered about each user within its system indefinitely. If the user wises to reactivate a paused account, the user may simply sign in and change their account status.
Enforcement
Student Match Network regularly reviews its compliance with this Policy. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this Policy or Student Match Network's treatment of personal information by contacting us through this Web site or by writing to us at:
Student Match Network
3815 River Crossing Parkway, Suite 100
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Or, if you prefer, please call or e-mail Student Match Network at:
Telephone: (317) 534-0460
E-mail: info@studentmatchnetwork.com
When Student Match Network receives formal written complaints at this address, it is Student Match Network's policy to contact the complaining user regarding his or her concerns. When applicable, Student Match Network will cooperate with the appropriate regulatory authorities, including local data protection authorities, to resolve any complaints regarding the transfer of personal data that cannot be resolved between Student Match Network and a user.
Changes to This Policy
Please note that this Policy may change from time to time and at the sole discretion of Student Match Network. Student Match Network will not reduce the user's rights under this Policy without explicit consent. Student Match Network will post any changes to this Policy on this website page and, if necessary, provide a more prominent notice. Each version of this Policy will be identified at the top of the page by its effective date, and all prior versions of this Policy will be archived for user review.
If you have any additional questions or concerns about this Policy, please feel free to contact us any time through this web site or using the contact information we have provided.
Updated 6/9/2008