Privacy Policy

Meridian Community College (MCC) is committed to protecting the privacy of all constituents. This policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and sharing of information gathered through MCC’s website meridiancc.edu.

Information We Collect

MCC may collect personal and technical data from users via:

• Online forms (e.g., admissions, contact, recruitment, service requests)

• Site analytics tools

• Embedded third-party services (e.g., chat, call tracking, accessibility tools)

Forms

Some forms on our site are hosted by Formsite.com, an external service provider. These may request your name, email, phone number, academic interests, or other details. Information collected is used solely for the purpose described on each form and is handled in compliance with MCC's internal data handling practices and Formsite’s privacy policies.

Use of Cookies and Tracking Tools

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Personalize content

• Provide social media features

• Analyze traffic patterns

• Enhance accessibility and user experience

By using our website, you consent to the placement of cookies unless you disable them in your browser.

Cookies are stored in a hashed, secure format. MCC does not use cookies to identify specific individuals. However, third-party tools integrated into our site may collect anonymized or aggregated user data, including:

• Google Analytics / Tag Manager / AdWords – site behavior, marketing performance, audience trends

• Getsitecontrol – popups and user engagement banners

• CallRail – call tracking and analytics for phone number engagement

• Tawk.to – live chat service that may store IP addresses, chat logs, and browser metadata

• ShareThis – social media sharing buttons that may track interactions

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. To opt out of Google tracking, visit the Google Analytics Opt-Out Tool.

Log Files

Our web servers automatically collect basic information, including:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Internet service provider (ISP)

• Date/time of access

• Referring/exit pages

• Clickstream data

This information is not linked to personally identifiable data and is used to improve site performance, analyze trends, and administer the website.

Third-Party Services

MCC works with several external technology partners that may collect or process limited personal data:

How We Share Information

• Legal Requirements
  We may disclose your information if required by law, such as responding to a subpoena, court order, or legal process.
• Vendors and Partners
  Select vendors (listed above) have access to certain data only to perform specific functions. They are contractually obligated to protect this data and not use it for secondary purposes.

Your Rights and Choices

You may opt out of non-essential communications (e.g., newsletters, promotions) at any time by:

• Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our email communications

• Emailing: webmaster@meridiancc.edu

You may also request to access, update, or delete your personal data by contacting the same address. We comply with federal laws, including FERPA, in handling educational records and user data.

Links to Other Sites

Our website may contain links to external websites. MCC is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage users to read the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.

Security

We use industry-standard security practices, including SSL encryption, to protect sensitive data submitted through our site. Personally identifiable information is stored on secure servers, and only authorized MCC personnel have access to it. Access is password-protected, and sensitive tasks are logged and monitored.

Notification of Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted:

• On this page

• On the MCC homepage (if significant)

• Via banner or notification (if materially different)

Changes are effective immediately upon posting. If personal data will be used differently than stated at the time of collection, users will be notified via notice on our site for at least 30 days.