Privacy Policy

Commitment to Individual Privacy

Aims Community College is committed to protecting the privacy and accuracy of confidential information submitted by employees, students and visitors to our website. We do not actively share personal information gathered. However, because Aims Community College is a public institution, some information collected from the Aims Community College website may be subject to the Colorado Public (Open) Records Act. Thus, in some cases we may be compelled by law to release information gathered from our Web servers. This may include server log information, email messages sent to an individual identified on the website, and information collected from Web-based forms.

Colorado Public (Open) Records Act (C.R.S. 24-72 201 et seq.)

It is the declared public policy of Aims Community College that all public records shall be open for inspection by any person at reasonable times, except as otherwise provided by law. Public Records are defined by this law as all writings made or maintained by a state institution, such as Aims Community College, regardless of the format or medium of the records.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. §1232g)

Aims Community College also complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which generally prohibits the release of students’ education records without consent. FERPA only applies to currently enrolled students. For more information on FERPA please refer to the General Information/College Policies Section of the Aims Community College Catalog.

Information Collection

It is Aims Community College’s policy to collect the least amount of personally identifiable information required to fulfill its required duties and responsibilities, to complete a particular transaction or as required by law. This policy applies to the collection of all personally identifiable information, regardless of the source or medium.

For site administration functions, information, other than personal information linked to a particular individual, is collected for analysis and statistical purposes of website navigation. This information is used to help diagnose problems, assess what information is of most interest, determine technical design specifications, identify system performance and/or problem areas, and other administration functions.

You may choose whether or not to provide personal information to Aims Community College via the Internet. If you choose not to provide the personal information we request, you can still visit most of Aims Community College’s web pages, but you may be unable to access certain options, offers and services that involve our interaction with you.

Security

Wherever your personal information may be held within Aims Community College or on its behalf, we intend to take reasonable and appropriate steps to protect the information that you share with us from unauthorized access or disclosure.

Browser Cookies

Some of our Web pages utilize “cookies.” A “cookie” is a small text file that may be used, for example, to collect information about website activity. Some cookies may serve to recall personal information previously indicated by a Web user. Cookies created by Aims Community College pages cannot be read by a third party. Most browsers allow you to control cookies, including whether or not to accept them and how to remove them. You may set most browsers to notify you if you receive a cookie, or you may choose to block cookies with your browser.

Tracking Technologies

Tracking technologies may record information such as Internet domain and host names; Internet protocol (IP) addresses; browser software and operating system types; clock stream patterns; and dates and times that our site is accessed. Our use of tracking technologies allows us to analyze trends and statistics to improve our website and your Web experience. Data used from tracking technologies is not linked to Web users’ personal information.

Third-Party Services

On Aims Community College’s behalf, third parties may provide certain services available on Aims Community College websites. Aims Community College may provide information, including personal information, collected on the Web to third-party service providers to help us deliver programs, products, information and services. Service providers are also an important means by which Aims Community College maintains its website and mailing lists. We do not share your mobile number with third parties for marketing purposes, nor do we share your opt-in consent for text messaging with third parties. We will take reasonable steps to ensure that these third-party service providers are obligated to protect personal information on our behalf.

Text Messaging Consent and Privacy

By submitting a Request Information Form or Application to Aims Community College, you consent to receive text messages from the college. These messages may include information about your inquiries, enrollment, deadlines, events, or other important updates. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.

Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of purchasing any goods or services, and you may opt-out at any time. The opt-in data and consent you provide for text messaging are used solely to facilitate communication between you and Aims Community College. This information will not be shared, sold, or distributed to any third parties for any reason. Your data is securely stored and handled in compliance with all applicable privacy laws and regulations.

Opt-Out Instructions

To stop receiving text messages from Aims Community College, reply STOP to any message. You will receive a confirmation message, and no further messages will be sent. For additional assistance, reply HELP or contact (970) 330-8008.

HELP Instructions

For help with text communication from Aims Community College, reply HELP to any message or contact us at (970) 330-8008. Message and data rates may apply.

Disclaimer

The information provided in this privacy statement should NOT be construed as giving business, legal, or other advice, or as warranting the security of information provided through this website.