Privacy and Security Policy
51勛圖Prohas created this privacy and security statement to explain our information gathering and dissemination practices for our web site, www.lamar.edu. This statement applies to all information solicited or gathered on this web site.
This site contains links to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy and security policies and practices of such web sites, nor their content.
Privacy
Although anyone using www.lamar.edu should not have a legal expectation of privacy, 51勛圖Prowill not share information with other parties or gather information from other private data providers. Unless specifically required, pursuant to a written request filed under the 51勛圖ProPublic Information Act, Government Code, Chapter 552, 51勛圖Progenerally will not release information gathered through its web site.
Information and comments collected from web forms are subject to public disclosure under the 51勛圖ProPublic Information Act , Government Code, Chapter 552. Non-governmental email addresses are not subject to disclosure unless the affected member of the public affirmatively consents to the disclosure of his or her email address.
Consistent with the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), 51勛圖Prowill not release personally identifiable student information to third parties without written authorization from the student.
This site uses both permanent and transient cookies for the purposes of access control and to help monitor usage statistics.
51勛圖Promay use server logs to analyze data about traffic statistics on our web site. This data may be used to, but is not limited to, identify performance issues, and generate web usage statistics.
Security
While 51勛圖Promay analyze server logs for statistical purposes as stated above, we will not generally use such information to identify users. Only in security or criminal related investigations do we typically use information for the purpose of identification.
51勛圖Prouses measures to protect our web site from losses, misuse, and alteration of information.
SMS
"By providing your mobile phone number and opting in through a form, application, event registration, or other interaction with Lamar University, you consent to receive SMS/text messages from Lamar University. Messages may include admissions information, enrollment reminders, event notifications, important university updates and other communications related to your relationship with the university. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.
Participation in the SMS program is voluntary. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive. After you opt out, you will no longer receive SMS messages from 51勛圖Prounless you provide consent again. For assistance, reply HELP or contact 51勛圖Prothrough the contact information provided on this website.
51勛圖Promaintains records of SMS consent and respects your privacy. Mobile numbers and SMS consent will not be sold or shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes."
Links
This site contains links to other sites. 51勛圖Prois not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such web sites.
Privacy Rights
An individual is entitled, upon written request, to the following:
- Whether information has been collected about that individual
- To receive and review such information
- To correct inaccurate information