Privacy Policy

Introduction

The New States Continental University (“NSU,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.newstatesuniversity.edu, engage with our services, and interact with us in other ways. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Apply for admission or employment

• Register for courses or events

• Request information about our programs

• Communicate with us through email, phone, or other channels

• Participate in surveys, research, or other activities

The personal information we collect may include, but is not limited to:

• Name

• Contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)

• Date of birth

• Social Security number

• Educational history

• Employment history

• Financial information (for tuition payment, financial aid, scholarships)

• Demographic information

Non-Personal Information

We may also collect non-personal information automatically when you visit our website. This information may include:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device information

• Operating system

• Referring website

• Pages viewed on our site

• Dates and times of visits

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device to store information about your preferences and activities. We use cookies for various purposes, including:

• Keeping you signed in

• Understanding how you use our site

• Customizing content and advertising

• Analyzing website traffic and performance

You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

How We Use Your Information

Personal Information

We use the personal information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Processing applications for admission, employment, or financial aid

• Administering academic programs and services

• Communicating with you about your application, enrollment, or employment

• Providing support and responding to inquiries

• Sending you information about programs, events, and other opportunities

• Conducting research and analysis to improve our services

• Ensuring the security and integrity of our systems and data

Non-Personal Information

Non-personal information is used to:

• Analyze and improve the performance and usability of our website

• Personalize your online experience

• Monitor and prevent fraud and abuse

• Gather demographic information for reporting and research purposes

Information Sharing and Disclosure

Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf. These services may include:

• Hosting and maintaining our website

• Processing payments

• Managing admissions and enrollment

• Conducting surveys and research

• Providing customer support

These third parties are required to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was disclosed.

Legal and Compliance

We may disclose your information to third parties if we believe it is necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations

• Protect and defend our rights and property

• Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with our services

• Protect the personal safety of users of our services or the public

Academic and Research Purposes

We may share information for academic and research purposes, provided that the information is anonymized and does not personally identify individuals.

Data Security

We take the security of your information seriously and implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect it. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data

• Access controls and authentication procedures

• Regular security assessments and audits

• Employee training on data protection practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

International Data Transfers

As an international institution, we may transfer your information to countries outside of your residence for processing and storage. We will take appropriate measures to ensure that your information is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information.

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Correction

You have the right to access and update your personal information. If you need to review or correct your information, please contact us at legal@nsu.govt.ac.

Opt-Out

You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications or by contacting us at legal@nsu.govt.ac.

Data Portability

Where applicable, you have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

Right to Erasure

You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions such as complying with legal obligations or for legitimate business purposes.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website and updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

The New States Continental University

7209 Lancaster Pike Hockessin, DE 19707

Thank you for entrusting The New States Continental University with your personal information. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and providing a secure and transparent environment for your educational journey.