Consumer Privacy Policy
Personal Information
The collection, use, and disclosure of personal information is governed by the Trident Privacy Policy. Trident collects and maintains personal information for various purposes, such as to provide student educational services, support Trident’s mission, educational goals, strategic planning, recordkeeping and continual assessment practices, complete transactions, comply with legal obligations, debt servicing or collections activities, and marketing and promotional activities. Please refer to the Trident Privacy Policy on the website (https://www.trident.edu/privacy-policy) for additional information about Trident’s privacy practices including:
1. Whom Trident collects personal information from
2. What categories of personal information Trident collects
3. How Trident collects personal information
4. How Trident uses personal information
5. When personal information is shared with service providers and third parties
6. What rights individuals have with regard to their personal information, including how to opt-out of marketing communications, control advertising cookies and tracking tools, make requests related to their personal information, and review state-specific privacy rights.
In addition, information about eligible students’ rights with respect to their education records is provided in the University’s FERPA policy.
Security of Personal Information
Trident has implemented reasonable security measures to protect against the loss, misuse, and alteration of personal information under our control. However, no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Individuals should always use caution when using the Internet and take care when disclosing personal information, including not sending personal information through insecure email, social networks, or other Internet channels. Privacy-related questions may be sent to privacymatters@trident.edu.