1. Introduction
The University of the Virgin Islands is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Statement describes how we collect, use, share, and protect information obtained from visitors to our website.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide to Us
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when interacting with our website, including but not limited to:
• Contact information (name, email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Academic information (educational background, transcripts, test scores)
• Application information (for prospective students, faculty, or staff)
• Payment information (for online transactions, donations, or application fees)
• Information provided in web forms, surveys, or feedback submissions
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing actions, including:
• IP address and device identifiers
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and navigation patterns
• Referral source and entry/exit pages
• Date/time stamps of visits
• Connection information
If a user has not taken specific steps to anonymize their personal web traffic (e.g., applying mechanisms such as the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on that disable the collection of data for analytical purposes), our websites may collect this information automatically.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
• To provide and maintain our website and services
• To process applications and registrations
• To communicate with you about university programs, events, and opportunities
• To respond to your inquiries and provide support
• To process payments and donations
• To personalize and improve your experience on our website
• To analyze website usage and improve our content and functionality
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect the security and integrity of our systems
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and collect information about how visitors use our site. Cookies enable us to further tailor our web services to the needs of the user community. Cookie data assists the University in improving both web content and distribution. Users have the right to refuse the use of cookies by implementing technical configurations in their web browsers; however, functionalities of certain sites may be impacted if such configurations are implemented. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:
• With university departments, schools, or units to fulfill educational purposes
• With service providers who perform functions on our behalf (e.g., payment processors,
analytics providers)
• With educational partners for collaborative programs
• As required by law or legal process
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of the University, our users, or others
• In connection with a university reorganization, merger, or acquisition
We will not disclose any information submitted voluntarily for reasons other than mentioned above, without clear notice and the opportunity to opt-out or otherwise prohibit such uses. We will never sell or trade voluntarily submitted information to other entities unless prior consent has been obtained and/or such information is being shared in response to a subpoena, court order, or legal process.
6. External Links
Some University of the Virgin Islands sites may contain links to external websites not owned by, or officially affiliated with, the University in any way. If a user decides to navigate to external links, they will leave our website and thus, the University is not responsible for privacy practices or the content of such websites. Navigating to external links is done at the user's own risk and users should be aware that our policies no longer apply. We recommend that users review the privacy policy and applicable terms of all sites they visit.
7. EXPRESS RELEASE
As a user of this website, you expressly hereby release and waive all claims against the University, and its, affiliates, Trustees, officers, agents, or other partners, and employees from any and all liability for claims, damages (actual and/or consequential), costs and expenses (including litigation costs and attorneys' fees) of every kind and nature, arising from or in any way related to Your use of the University’s Website. You understand that any fact relating to any matter covered by this release may be found to be other than now believed to be true and You accept and assume the risk of such possible differences in fact. In addition, You expressly waive and relinquish any and all rights and benefits which You may have under any other local or federal statute or common law principle of similar effect, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
(a) It is expressly agreed by the User that the University shall under no circumstances be liable or responsible for any loss, injury or damage to the User or any other Party whomsoever, arising on account of the use of this website.
(b) The User agrees and acknowledges that it shall be solely liable for any claims, damages, or allegations arising out of the use of the website and shall hold the University harmless and indemnified against all such claims and damages. Further, the University shall not be liable for any claims or damages arising out of any negligence, misconduct, or misrepresentation by the User or any of its representatives.
(c) The University under no circumstances shall be liable to the website User for loss and/or anticipated loss of profits, or for any direct or indirect, incidental, consequential, special or exemplary damages arising from the subject matter addressed herein, regardless of the type of claim and even if the User has been advised of the possibility of such damages, such as, but not limited to loss of revenue or anticipated profits or loss of business, unless such loss or damages is proven by the User to have been deliberately caused by the University.
9. Changes to This Privacy Statement
We may update this Privacy Statement periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the revised policy on our website with the effective date of the update. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement, please contact:
