This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which High Desert Medical College collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the www.hdmc.edu website (“Site”). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by High Desert Medical College.
Personal identification informationThis Privacy Policy governs the manner in which High Desert Medical College collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the www.hdmc.edu website (“Site”). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by High Desert Medical College.
Personal identification information
We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, phone number. Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities.
Non-personal identification information
We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.
Web browser cookies
Our Site may use “cookies” to enhance User experience. User’s web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. User may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.
Online Submissions
By completing on online form, sending a text message to our phone numbers or codes or calling in and affirming your desire to gather more information about our college, you consent to receive text messages sent by an automatic telephone dialing system and/or be contacted using an automatic telephone dialing system (messaging and data rates may apply).
SMS consent is not shared. When asking for a phone number, an SMS opt-in checkbox is present with a link to our privacy policy.
How we use collected information
High Desert Medical College may collect and use Users personal information for the following purposes:
– To improve customer service
Information you provide helps us respond to your customer service requests and support needs more efficiently.
– To personalize user experience
We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site.
– To improve our Site
We may use feedback you provide to improve our products and services.
– To send periodic emails & text messages
We may use the email address and/or mobile phone number to respond to their inquiries, questions, and/or other requests. If User decides to opt-in to our mailing list or requests information via text message, they will receive emails and/or messages that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc. If at any time the User would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email or User may contact us via our Site. If a user would no longer like to receive text messages they can text HELP for help or text STOP to 661661 to stop text messages. Please note messages and data rates may apply.
– To interact with students
We may send text messages varying frequency and may include, but not limited to, requests for e-signature, informational alerts, job alerts, and other information necessary to complete your education & internship or externship and find employment after graduation. Please note, text message and data rates may apply.
How we protect your information
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site.
Sharing your personal information
We do not sell, trade, or rent users personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.We may use third party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that you have given us your permission.
Changes to this privacy policy
High Desert Medical College has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will post a notification on the main page of our Site, revise the updated date at the bottom of this page and send you an email. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
Your acceptance of these terms
By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy and terms of service. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
Contacting us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at:
High Desert Medical College
www.hdmc.edu
701 West Avenue K
Lancaster, CA 93534
661.940.9300
info@hdmc.edu
This document was last updated on July 7. 2024