Information We Collect

Depending on your relationship with Taylor University, personal information we collect may include contact information, admissions and enrollment information, educational records, employment information, financial and transaction information, event and program information, donor and alumni information, account or system information, communication preferences, and other information you choose to provide.

We may also automatically collect certain information when you visit our websites, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages viewed
• Date and time of visits
• Referring websites
• Cookie and analytics information

How We Use Information

Taylor University uses personal information to:

• Respond to inquiries and requests
• Provide information about academic programs and educational opportunities
• Communicate regarding admissions, financial aid, enrollment, and student services
• Process applications and enrollment-related activities
• Register individuals for events, visits, and programs
• Improve our websites and services
• Conduct analytics and institutional reporting
• Meet legal, regulatory, accreditation, and operational requirements
• Support alumni, donor, and advancement activities
• Fulfill other legitimate educational and institutional purposes
• Administer employment, payroll, benefits, and related personnel functions
• Process payments, donations, and other financial transactions

Taylor collects and uses personal information that is reasonably necessary and appropriate for the purposes for which it is collected and for other compatible institutional purposes.

Student Education Records

Certain information maintained by Taylor University concerning enrolled students is governed by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Taylor University's related student-record policies. Nothing in this Privacy Notice is intended to modify rights or obligations applicable to education records under FERPA. Additional information regarding student education records and FERPA is available through Taylor University's applicable student privacy notices and policies.

Admissions and Recruitment Communications

If you submit a Request Information form, register for an event, begin an application, or otherwise express interest in Taylor University, we may use the information you provide to communicate with you regarding:

• Academic programs
• Admissions opportunities
• Financial aid information
• Campus visits and events
• Application status
• Enrollment opportunities
• Student services
• Other university-related information

These communications may be sent by email, telephone, mail, or text message using the contact information you provide.

You may opt out of non-essential marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in the communication or by contacting Taylor University.

Text Messaging Communications

If you provide a mobile phone number and consent to receive text messages, Taylor University may send text messages related to admissions, enrollment, financial aid, events, reminders, and other university services.

Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP to any text message or by contacting Taylor University.

Taylor University does not sell, rent, or share mobile opt-in information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Email Communications

Taylor University may send informational, recruitment, enrollment, alumni, advancement, and other university-related communications to individuals who have provided their contact information or otherwise established a relationship with the University.

Recipients may unsubscribe from marketing and promotional emails through the unsubscribe link included in those communications.

Certain operational, transactional, or legally required communications may continue even if marketing communications are discontinued.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Taylor University's websites may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, remember preferences, understand how visitors interact with our websites, measure website performance, and support communications, recruitment, or advertising activities.

Some of these technologies may be provided by third-party service providers that assist Taylor with website functionality, analytics, communications, or advertising. The information collected through these technologies may include information about your device, browser, and interactions with Taylor's websites.

You may be able to manage certain cookies and similar technologies through your browser settings or other privacy controls made available on Taylor's websites. Disabling certain technologies may affect the functionality of some website features.

Third-Party Service Providers

Taylor University may engage third-party service providers to support University operations. These providers may process information on behalf of Taylor University for purposes such as:

• Customer relationship management
• Marketing automation
• Email communications
• Text messaging services
• Event registration
• Application processing
• Data analytics
• Cloud hosting and storage
• Payment processing and other financial transactions

Examples may include platforms used for admissions, enrollment, communications, fundraising, financial transactions, and other institutional operations.

Taylor University seeks to work with service providers that maintain appropriate safeguards for personal information and, where appropriate, uses contractual or other measures designed to protect personal information and limit its use to authorized purposes.

Information Sharing

Taylor University does not sell personal information. Taylor may share personal information with service providers and other third parties as reasonably necessary to support University operations and services, as described in this Privacy Notice.

Information may be shared:

• Within the University for legitimate educational and operational purposes
• With contracted service providers performing services on behalf of the University
• When required by law, court order, or legal process
• To protect the rights, safety, property, or security of Taylor University or others
• In connection with institutional audits, accreditation, compliance reviews, or legal obligations

International Visitors and Applicants

Taylor University is based in the United States and may conduct programs or operations in other countries.

If you access our websites or provide personal information from outside the United States, you understand and acknowledge that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your country of residence.

Data Security

Taylor University uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While no system can guarantee absolute security, Taylor University continually works to maintain appropriate safeguards and security practices.

Data Retention

Taylor University retains personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Notice, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and support legitimate institutional operations.

Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and the relationship between the individual and the University.

Your Privacy Choices

Depending on your relationship with Taylor University and applicable law, you may have rights or choices regarding certain personal information, which may include the ability to request access or correction, update communication preferences, opt out of certain communications, or request additional information regarding Taylor's privacy practices.

Certain rights relating to student education records are governed separately by FERPA and Taylor University's student-record policies.

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

Children and Minors

Taylor University offers camps, programs, events, and other activities that may involve children and minors. Taylor collects and uses personal information in connection with these activities for purposes such as registration, program administration, communications, and participant safety.

Taylor’s general websites are not primarily directed to children under the age of 13. When collecting personal information from or about children, Taylor obtains parental or guardian consent where required by applicable law and provides additional program-specific privacy information when appropriate.

Other Privacy Requirements

This Privacy Notice provides a general description of Taylor University's privacy practices. Certain information or activities may be subject to additional privacy notices, policies, contractual requirements, or laws. For example, student education records are subject to FERPA and Taylor University's student-record policies. When another applicable notice, policy, or legal requirement provides more specific requirements concerning particular information, those requirements will apply to that information.

Changes to This Notice

Taylor University may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Updated Privacy Notices will be posted on this page with the applicable effective date.

Contact Information

Questions regarding this Privacy Notice or Taylor University's privacy practices may be directed to:

Taylor University
1846 S Main Street
Upland, Indiana 46989

Phone: (765) 998-2751
Email: [email protected] 
Website: https://www.taylor.edu