Privacy Policy for Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

1. Introduction

Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary (LPTS) ("we," "our," or "us") values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you engage with us, including when you visit our website, interact with our social media channels, or complete any forms associated with our admissions and recruitment process, or advancement.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information directly from you when you fill out forms, request information, or communicate with us. This may include:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.
• Educational Interests: Information on specific programs, areas of study, or career interests.
• Additional Information: Any details provided by you in response to specific questions related to your educational and career goals.

We may also collect certain technical information automatically when you interact with our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies.

3. How We Use Your Information

The information you provide is used within the LPTS community to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide information tailored to your expressed interests.
• Assist the Admissions team in guiding you through the application process.
• Improve our marketing and philanthropic and recruitment strategies.
• Fulfill any requests you make, including sending materials, newsletters, or updates on upcoming events.

With your consent, we may also send you updates about Louisville Seminary, our programs, and events that may be of interest to you.

4. Sharing and Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information:

• With departments or personnel within Louisville Seminary (e.g., Admissions, Advancement, Communications) for purposes related to recruitment, admission, advancement, and student support.
• With service providers who assist us with website hosting, email marketing, data analysis, or other support for recruitment, advancement and educational activities. These providers are required to protect your information and only use it as necessary to provide these services.
• As required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, legal process, or similar legal requirement.

5. Your Choices and Rights

• Access and Update: You may contact us at any time to access or correct your information.
• Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our email communications by clicking the unsubscribe link provided in our emails. Alternatively, if no link is available or you prefer direct assistance, please contact us at info@lpts.edu to withdraw your consent to our use of your information.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no online transmission is completely secure.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can control the use of cookies by adjusting your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect some functionalities on our site.

8. Children’s Privacy

Louisville Seminary does not knowingly collect or solicit information from anyone under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We encourage you to review it whenever you provide us with personal information. The "Effective Date" at the top of the policy indicates the most recent update.

10. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy unless otherwise required by law.

11. Contact Us

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

Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
1044 Alta Vista Road
Louisville, KY 40205
(800) 264-1839
info@lpts.edu