Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 16, 2024

1. Information We Collect

The University of St. Thomas Management Consulting Club ("UST MCC," "we," "us," or "our") collects the following types of information:

Personal Information You Provide

  • Contact Form: Name, email address, class year, areas of interest, and messages
  • Newsletter Signup: Email address for club communications
  • Event Registration: Information collected through TommieLink platform

Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, referring websites
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
  • Cookies: We may use cookies to improve your experience

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Respond to your inquiries and communications
  • Send club newsletters and event notifications
  • Improve our website and services
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Facilitate club membership and participation

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

  • University Compliance: With University of St. Thomas as required for student organization compliance
  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party services (e.g., Formspree for form processing)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
  • TommieLink Integration: Event registration data is processed through the official UST platform

4. FERPA and Educational Records

As a University of St. Thomas student organization, we comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). We do not collect or maintain educational records as defined by FERPA.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Secure HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • Limited access to personal information
  • Regular security assessments
  • Compliance with University of St. Thomas data protection policies

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from newsletters and communications at any time

7. Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us:

  • Email: miga3660@stthomas.edu
  • Organization: UST Management Consulting Club
  • Institution: University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota