Privacy Policy
The Columbia University School of General Studies (“Columbia GS,” “we,” or “our”) may gather personal data from prospective students and applicants including but not limited to name, contact details, educational interests, and date of birth for the purpose of recruitment, admissions, or other administrative processes. This may include:
- Information you provide to us directly
- Information we collect automatically
How We Use Your Information
Collected personal information may be used for future communication about programs, events, and other offerings through mail, email, text message, phone, or other forms of communication.
Personal information will only be shared with Columbia administrators and approved third-party vendors, who are required to protect this information in a manner that is consistent with our privacy policy.
We may also receive information about you from other sources, including through third-party services and organizations. For example, if you access third-party services, such as Facebook, Google, or Twitter, we may collect information from these third-party services.
Collected internet protocol (IP) address information and anonymous browser history may be used to analyze site access, to improve our website experience, and to troubleshoot any issues that arise to maintain site functionality.
Cookies and/or pixels may be used on our online platforms to customize content according to user interests or track interactions. We do not store sensitive personal data in cookies.
Columbia GS will never sell your personal information.
Individual Choice
Columbia GS uses text messages to send reminders, updates, and information about the admissions process and related events, and offers the opportunity to sign up for text messages when submitting our inquiry form or completing an application for admission. Messaging and data rates may apply.
If you wish to opt out of text messages only, you may reply to a text message you’ve received from us with the word “STOP.” You may also text “STOP” directly to 347-658-1824 or email [email protected] to stop receiving text messages from Columbia GS.
If you wish to discontinue all communications from Columbia GS, you also have the option to opt out completely by emailing [email protected].
For questions about reviewing, modifying, or deleting previously-provided personal information, please email [email protected].
Note: Columbia GS will not ask you for, nor should you provide, personally identifiable information, passwords, or any other confidential or sensitive information via text message.
Responsibility for Linked-To Sites
While navigating our website, you may encounter links to web pages of organizations that are not affiliated with Columbia GS. We do not control their content or privacy practices and suggest you review their privacy statements as applicable.
For additional information or questions, please email [email protected].