PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: March 18, 2026
Privacy Policy
Raritan Valley Community College ("RVCC", "we", "us", or "our") operates the https://www.raritanval.edu website (the "Service").
This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information when you use our Service.
We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.
We use your Personal Information for providing and improving the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information Collection and Use
While using our Service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Educational interests and background
- Other information relevant to admissions, enrollment, or student services
We collect this information to provide services, communicate with you, and improve your experience.
2. Log Data
We collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our Service ("Log Data"). This Log Data may include information such as your computer's Internet Protocol ("IP") address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other statistics.
3. Text Messaging (SMS) Communications
Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) may send text messages (SMS) to the mobile phone number you provide for purposes related to your relationship with the College. These messages may include information about applications, enrollment, financial aid, registration, academic updates, events, deadlines, and other important institutional communications. Message content may include both conversational and automated messages.
Opt-In and Consent
By submitting your mobile phone number through our website forms, applications, event registrations, or other interactions with RVCC, you expressly consent to receive SMS messages from Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC).
Consent to receive SMS messages is not required as a condition of admission or enrollment.
How You May Opt In
You may opt in to receive SMS messages from RVCC by:
- Submitting a form on our website
- Completing an application for admission
- Requesting information from the College
- Registering for events or campus visits
- Providing your phone number during enrollment or advising interactions
Message Frequency and Charges
Message frequency varies depending on your engagement with RVCC but typically will not exceed a limited number of messages per week. Message and data rates may apply.
Opt-Out Instructions
You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive. After you send STOP, you will receive a confirmation message and no further messages will be sent unless you re-enroll.
Help and Support
For assistance, reply HELP to any message or contact us at [insert email address or phone number].
Data Use
RVCC does not sell or share your mobile phone number with third parties for their marketing purposes.
4. Cookies
Cookies are files with small amounts of data, which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your computer's hard drive.
We use cookies to collect information and improve our Service. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.
5. Service Providers
We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service, provide the Service on our behalf, perform Service-related services, or assist us in analyzing how our Service is used.
These third parties have access to your Personal Information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
6. Security
The security of your Personal Information is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
7. Links to Other Sites
Our Service may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site.
We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. RVCC has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13.
If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with Personal Information, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes are effective when they are posted on this page.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at this email address.
