Privacy Policy
This Privacy Statement is designed to provide information about how USCA collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from its users (each, a “User”) of the www.usca.edu website (“Site”). We respect and value the privacy of our users and understand the importance of protecting their personal information. For this reason, we take appropriate measures to ensure the security and confidentiality of their information.
Personally-identifiable information
We may ask users for personal information when they visit our site, register, subscribe to a newsletter, respond to a survey, fill out a form, or use other site features. “Personal information” means information about you such as your name, email, or other identifiers related to you or can be related to. Users may keep this information private, although it may limit their ability to use certain site features.
Non-personally identifiable information
We might gather information that doesn’t identify users when they use our site. This information may include the browser being used, their computer type, and technical details about how they’re connected to our site, such as the operating system and internet service provider they’re using.
Web browser cookies
Our website might use “cookies” to make your experience better. A cookie is a small file our website saves on your computer to remember browsing habits. Users may stop cookies or get a notification when cookies are being sent, but doing so may affect the site's functionality.
How we use collected information
USCA may use your personal information to respond more efficiently to your requests and support needs and improve your site experience. We use information to understand how our users interact with our site and to improve our products and services.
How we protect your information
We take steps to collect, store, and use your personal information safely on our website. We also have security measures in place to protect your information from being accessed, changed, shared, or destroyed without your permission.
Sharing your personal information
We do not share or sell your personal information to anyone. We may also use other companies to help us run our business, like sending out newsletters or surveys. If we share your information with these companies, we will only do so with your permission and for a specific purpose.
Public Records
Information collected from users may be subject to inspection and copying by the public, as required by South Carolina laws. If there is a conflict between this Privacy Statement and a State or Federal law governing the disclosure of public records, the applicable law shall control. The Family Privacy Protection Act of 2002 prohibits using personal information obtained from State agencies for commercial solicitation purposes, with penalties specified in S.C. Code Ann. Section 30-2-50(D).
Third-party websites
You might see ads or other content on our website that links to our partners or other third-party sites and services. USCA has no control over the content or links on those sites and is not responsible for how those websites operate.
Terms of Use
By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. Please read these Terms of Use carefully before using the website.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the USCA website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by these Terms of Use.
Use of Content
Intellectual Property
All content, materials, graphics, text, images, videos, trademarks, and other elements on the USC Aiken website are the property of USCA or its licensors. They are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not use, reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this website without explicit written permission from USCA.
Permitted Use
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the website for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not give you ownership or rights to any content on the website.
User Conduct
Prohibited Activities: You agree not to use the website for any unlawful purpose prohibited by these Terms of Use or that infringes upon the rights of others, which includes but is not limited to engaging in any conduct that could damage, disable, or impair the website’s functionality, the university’s reputation, or interfere with other users’ access and use.
User Contributions: If you contribute content to the website, such as comments or page content, you grant USC Aiken a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content for purposes related to the website.
Privacy Policy: Your use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Policy (see above). By using the website, you consent to collecting and using your information as described in the Privacy Policy.
Modifications to Terms and Privacy Policy
USCA reserves the right to modify or update these Terms of Use and Privacy Policy without prior notice. Your continued website use after such changes signifies your acceptance of the revised terms.
These Terms of Use and Privacy Policy are governed by and construed by the laws of the state of South Carolina without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Use or Privacy Policy, please contact the Web Developer, University Marketing and Communication, at [email protected] or by phone at (803) 641-2837.
You agree to these Terms of Use and Privacy Policy by accessing and using the USCA website.