Effective Date: 6/17/25
Institution Name: Called College
Contact: Address: 17280 Lakeside Dr, PO Box 620, Carlinville, IL 62626
Email: info@calledcollege.org
Phone: 217-854-4830
1. Introduction
Called College is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our students, faculty, staff, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
a. Personal Information
- Full name, date of birth, and contact details
b. Technical Information (for website users)
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device identifiers
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Cookies and usage data
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for purposes including:
- Enrollment processing
- Academic program delivery and record keeping
- Campus safety and health services
- Career services and employment opportunities
- Website analytics and improvement
- Legal compliance and institutional research
4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We may share your data with:
- Authorized college personnel
- Government agencies when required by law (e.g., for student visa or financial aid reporting)
- Third-party service providers (e.g., learning platforms, cloud storage, payment processors)
- Research collaborators (with consent or in de-identified formats)
We do not sell or rent personal data.
Mobile information will not be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
Students may access and request amendments to their educational records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), where applicable.
7. Security
We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
8. Cookies and Online Tracking
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
9. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside the country in which we operate, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection laws.
10. Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact:
Called College
Address: 17280 Lakeside Dr, PO Box 620 Carlinville, IL 62626
Email: info@calledcollege.org
Phone: 217-854-4830
12. Messaging Terms and Conditions
You agree to receive informational messages (marketing, enrollment notifications, etc.) from Called College. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. For help, reply HELP or email us at info@calledcollege.org. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP.