Web Privacy Policy Statement
The Austin Community College (ACC) Foundation values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website. As the charity arm of Austin Community College (ACC), we strive to be transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.
ACC is committed to ensuring the privacy of personal information. The ACC Foundation does not sell your personal information or actively share it except as described in this Privacy Policy or as required to fulfill Foundation operations, such as processing donations, managing event registrations, or distributing communications you have requested.
Because Austin Community College is a public institution, certain records maintained by the College or the Foundation may be subject to disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act. While we do not disclose personal information unless authorized or required, some information submitted through our website—including emails, contact forms, or other communications—may be subject to public disclosure if required by law.
Austin Community College complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which protects the privacy of student education records. The ACC Foundation also respects these protections and does not access or disclose student education records except as permitted by law. Students may also choose to restrict the release of directory information through Austin Community College in accordance with FERPA and College policies.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through the ACC Foundation website, how we use it, how we protect it, and the choices available to you regarding your personal information.
About the Austin Community College (ACC) Foundation
The Austin Community College (ACC) Foundation valuesThe ACC Foundation is the philanthropic partner of Austin Community College. Through the generosity of donors, alumni, employees, businesses, and community partners, we support student success by funding scholarships, emergency assistance, innovative programs, and educational opportunities. your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website. As the charity arm of Austin Community College (ACC), we strive to be transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.
Information We Gather
When you visit the ACC Foundation website to browse or download information, certain technical information is collected and stored automatically. This information helps us monitor website performance, improve user experience, maintain website security, and better understand how visitors use our site.
The information collected automatically may include:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address of the device used to access the website
- Pages and content requested or viewed
- The referring website or webpage that directed you to our site
- The date and time of your visit
- The type of web browser and operating system being used
This information is collected in aggregate and is not used to personally identify individual visitors unless required for security purposes or as otherwise required by law.
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Employer or business affiliation
- Graduation year or alumni information
- Donation history
- Event attendance
If you make a donation online, payment information is processed through our secure third-party payment processor. The ACC Foundation does not store complete credit card numbers on its servers.
Personal Information You Provide
You may choose to provide personal information when interacting with the ACC Foundation through our website, such as when you:
- Make a donation
- Register for an event
- Join the ACC Alumni Network
- Subscribe to our newsletter or email updates
- Complete a contact or request form
- Express interest in volunteering
- Submit a scholarship, sponsorship, or partnership inquiry
- Contact us by email or through our website
We consider any information that could reasonably be used to identify you as “personal information.” This may include, but is not limited to:
This information may include:
- Name
- Mailing address
- Email address
- Phone number
- Employer or business affiliation
- Graduation year or alumni information
- Donation history
- Payment information necessary to process a contribution (processed securely through our third-party payment processor)
- Any combination of information that could reasonably be used to identify you
If you make a donation online, payment information is processed through our secure third-party payment processor. The ACC Foundation does not stWe collect only the personal information you voluntarily provide. We use this information to respond to your inquiries, process donations, register you for events, send requested communications, administer Foundation programs, and otherwise fulfill the purpose for which the information was provided.ore complete credit card numbers on its servers.
The ACC Foundation does not use personal information for purposes unrelated to its educational and charitable mission, nor do we sell your personal information to third parties.
How We Use Your Information
This information may include:
- Process charitable contributions
- Provide donation receipts and tax documentation
- Register you for Foundation events
- Respond to inquiries
- Send newsletters and Foundation updates
- Share alumni news and opportunities
- Recruit volunteers
- Improve our website and communications
- Analyze website traffic and engagement
- Administer fundraising campaigns
- Comply with legal and financial obligations
- Prevent fraud and protect website security
We only use personal information for purposes consistent with our educational and charitable mission.
Email Communications
If you subscribe to our mailing lists or provide your email address, we may send:
- Foundation news
- Student impact stories
- Event invitations
- Giving opportunities
- Alumni updates
- Volunteer opportunities
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
Transactional communications, such as donation receipts or event confirmations, may still be sent when necessary.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember user preferences
- Improve website functionality
- Measure website performance
- Understand visitor behavior
- Enhance accessibility
We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics or similar tools to better understand how visitors use our website.
You may configure your browser to refuse cookies, although some website features may not function properly.
Third-Party Services
To support our operations, we may use trusted third-party service providers, including those that assist with:
- Online donations
- Payment processing
- Email communications
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Event registration
- Website hosting
- Website analytics
- Embedded videos
- Social media integrations
We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics or similar tools to better understand how visitors use our website.
You may configure your browser to refuse cookies, although some website features may not function properly.
Security & Accuracy of Personal and Confidential Information
Although no computer system is 100 percent secure, Austin Community College and the Foundation has deployed extensive security measures to protect against the loss, misuse, or alteration of the information under our control. If you are concerned about the accuracy of information contained in your personal records, you should contact the custodian of the record, which is typically the department that collects and maintains the information. For example, contact the Admissions and Enrollment Office about information collected through the web application for admission.
Offsite Links
Links to non-ACCF organizations are provided solely as a service to our users. These links do not constitute an endorsement of these organizations or their programs by ACC or ACCF, and none should be inferred. ACCF is not responsible for the content found at these links.
Questions?
If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent email the ACC Help Center at acctech@austincc.edu.