Privacy Policy

NNU WEB SITE PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS OF USE 

We respect and are committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to the Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) Web site. Out of a high regard for privacy, we have adopted this Web site Privacy Policy and these Terms of Use. This document will inform users on how their personal information is processed and used by NNU. We will take reasonable and necessary steps to use personal information only in ways that are compatible with this Web site Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. 

INFORMATION COLLECTED

When a visitor requests a page or file from the NNU Web site, our servers automatically recognize that visitor's domain name and IP address. Our servers do not automatically record the e-mail addresses of our Web site visitors. The domain name and IP address reveal nothing personal about users other than the IP address from which they have accessed our site. We use this information to analyze our Web site traffic. We do not collect this information for specific individuals. 

Our website does make use of proprietary tracking systems, Google Analytics, and Google Analytics Advertising tracking features that all use cookies to gather information about website users. Our proprietary systems track no personal information about website visitors. Google Analytics and Google Analytics Advertising features can be disabled by changing your Ads Settings in your web browser to a "Do Not Track" setting, or similar. Visitors looking to learn more about opting out of the Google Analytics Advertising Features can visit https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/ for help.

USAGE OF INFORMATION

We will never share, sell, or rent individual personal information unless ordered by a court of law. Information submitted to us is only available to employees managing this information for purposes of contacting users or sending emails based on requests for information or for processing online applications submitted via our Web site. Whenever a user voluntarily discloses personal information via our web site, NNU collects this information on its computing systems. 

THIRD-PARTY LINKS

The NNU Web site contains a number of hyperlinks to third party Web sites. NNU is not responsible for the content of the Web sites these links redirect the user to, nor is NNU responsible for the privacy practices of these Web sites. 

DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

The views and opinions expressed on NNU web pages do not necessarily state or reflect those of NNU.  The information and content on this server is provided "as is" with no warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to, the implied warranties and merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. 

Content which appears on this Web site has been compiled from a variety of sources and is subject to change without notice. Although NNU tries to ensure the integrity and the accuracy of Web site content, it makes no guarantees about their correctness or accuracy. NNU makes no representation or warranty whatsoever regarding the completeness, quality, non-infringement, accessibility, or adequacy of the contents of the Web site, or the suitability, functionality, or operation of this Web site, its contents, or its use with any other equipment or software. By using this Web site, users assume the risk that the information contained on this Web site may be inaccurate, incomplete, or offensive. Additionally, the possibility exists that unauthorized additions, deletions, and alterations could be made by third parties to NNU Web site materials. NNU is not responsible for such unauthorized alterations which may occur.

Under no circumstances, including but not limited to, negligence, shall NNU be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive or consequential damages that may result from the use or inability to use NNU's web pages, including without limitation the use of, or reliance on, information available on NNU's Web site, interruptions, errors, defects, mistakes, omissions, deletions of files, delays in operation or transmission, non-delivery of information, disclosure of communications, or any other failure of performance. 

DISCLAIMER OF CONTRACT

All information provided on the NNU Web site is provided solely for informational purposes, and does not constitute a legal contract between NNU and any other person or entity, unless such a contract has been otherwise specified. 

INDEMNITY RELEASE

Users of the NNU Web site release and waive any and all claims and/or liability against NNU arising from or in connection with the use of NNU's web pages. User also agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless NNU and any of it employees from and against any and all claims or liability, including costs and attorneys fees, arising from, or in connection with, the use of NNU's web pages, or failure to abide by applicable law. 

COPYRIGHT

All compilation and content of this site, including its assembly, design, text illustrations, photographs, logos, etc., are the intellectual property of NNU unless otherwise specified. All rights, titles and interests are reserved. By accessing and using this Web site, users agree to abide by United States and international copyright law and all other applicable laws. No part of this Web site may be copied without written permission. However, users may cite or refer to the URL of this Web site without limitation. Certain links within this site link to external Web sites. Material at those external sites may be copyrighted to the organizations responsible for those sites. This copyright notice in no way applies to those external sites. 

MODIFICATIONS TO THESE POLICIES AND TERMS OF USE

These policies and terms of use may be modified by NNU at any time without notice, and such modifications shall be effective immediately upon posting on NNU's Web site. Users agree to review these disclaimers and terms of use periodically to be aware of changes to them. 

GOVERNING LAWS AND JURISDICTION

These disclaimers and terms of use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Idaho, United States of America. Disputes arising hereunder shall be exclusively subject to the jurisdiction of the federal courts of the United States of America and/or the state courts of Idaho, and jurisdiction therefore shall rest solely in the state of Idaho, United States of America.

Last modified: Sept 17, 2015