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Privacy Notices

Privacy

UNCW is committed to ensuring that users of University resources are informed about data collection and use practices. Our privacy notices are designed to provide details regarding how information is collected, used, and managed across various platforms, services, and resources.

Cookies

Cookies are pieces of information stored by your Web browser on behalf of a website and returned to the website on request. This site may use cookies for two purposes: 1) to carry data about your current session at the site from one Web page to the next, and 2) to identify you to the site between visits (“Purposes”).

If you prefer not to receive cookies, you may turn them off in your browser or may set your browser to ask you before accepting a new cookie. Some pages may not function properly if cookies are turned off. Unless otherwise notified on this site, we will not store data, other than for these Purposes.

Cookies remain on your computer, and accordingly, we neither store cookies on our computers nor forward them to any external parties. Unless otherwise notified on this site, we do not use cookies to track your movement among different websites and do not exchange cookies with other entities.

Network Log Files

In the course of ensuring network security and consistent service for all users, the University may employ third parties and/or third-party software programs to do such things as monitor network traffic, identify unauthorized access or access to nonpublic information, detect computer viruses and other software that might damage University computers or the network, and monitor and tune the performance of the University network.

In the course of such monitoring, these programs may detect such information as addresses from network packets and other related information. Information from these activities is used only for the purpose of maintaining the security and performance of the University's networks and computer systems. Personally identifiable information from these activities is not released to external parties without your consent unless otherwise required by law.

Web Visit Logs

University websites routinely collect and store information from online visitors to help manage those sites and improve service. This information includes but is not limited to the pages visited on the site, the date and time of the visit, the internet address (URL or IP address) of the referring site, the domain name and IP address from which the access occurred, the version of browser used, the capabilities of the browser, and search terms used on our search engines. Use of such information and other data may be utilized to conduct website and marketing analytics.

This site (uncw.edu) makes no attempt to identify individual visitors from this information: any personally identifiable information is not released to external parties without your consent unless otherwise required by law.

This privacy notice identifies how the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (“UNCW”) mobile application (“App”, “UNCW - Mobile”) collects, uses, and protects any user data. By using UNCW - Mobile, you agree to the terms outlined below.

  1. Data Collection

    Precise location data: The App collects precise location data to provide specific features including but not limited to navigation, event notifications, and other services available to app users and campus visitors. Precise location data collected through the app is not linked to a user’s identity and is not used for tracking purposes by UNCW other than providing the service(s). Precise location data is not retained or stored by UNCW.

    App usage data: UNCW also collects usage data for analytics purposes. This includes information about how you interact with the App such as the features you use, pages you visit, session duration, and any errors that occur or are reported.

    Account log in data: In order to access certain features of the App, or to access services you may be redirected to, a UNCW account may be required.

  2. How We Use Data

    Precise location data: UNCW uses location data solely for in-app functionality. It helps us provide accurate services like navigation, event notifications for on-campus activities, and other services that require the use of your device’s location data.

    App usage data: Analytics help us improve the App’s performance, identify issues, and enhance the user experience. We analyze aggregated usage data to understand what users are interacting with and optimize our offered services through the App.

    Account log in data: When logging in to a UNCW account through the App, whether for accessing specific features or other services, your account data will be used to authenticate your request to access those features or services.

  3. Third-Party Partners

    UNCW may utilize third-party software development kits (SDKs), application programming interfaces (APIs), or other tools and integrations in the App. These partners and services may collect additional data not covered by this privacy notice. Please refer to individual third-party privacy policies for more information as they are available through the third party.

    UNCW utilizes third-party partners to provide services that support distributed campus operations. Data from these services may be displayed in the App. Users may be redirected to some services outside the App as needed to process certain requests.

  4. Data Security

    UNCW implements reasonable measures to protect user data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Use the App at your own risk.

    Data collected and retained by UNCW for the purposes of providing services through the UNCW - Mobile app will be protected using industry best practices. In the event data is no longer utilized to provide services or improve the user experience, such data may be destroyed or rendered inaccessible in accordance with industry best practices.

  5. Updates to Privacy Notice

    We may update this privacy notice as needed. Check back periodically for any changes.

  6. Contact Us

    If you have questions or concerns about this privacy notice, please contact us at privacy@uncw.edu.

Coastal Eco Explorer Privacy Notice

Last updated March 3, 2024

Thank you for choosing to be part of our community at UNCW Research Foundation (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY, PLEASE DO NOT ACCESS THE APP.

We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the “Last updated” date of this Privacy Policy. You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates. You will be deemed to have been made aware of, will be subject to, and will be deemed to have accepted the changes in any revised Privacy Policy by your continued use of the App after the date such revised Privacy Policy is posted.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to the third-party online/mobile store from which you install the App, which may also collect and use data about you. We are not responsible for any of the data collected by any such third party.

This privacy notice applies to all information collected through the Coastal Eco Explorer mobile application, ("the app").

  1. Information Used in the Mobile Application

    Geo-Location Information. We may request access or permission to and track location-based information from your mobile device, either continuously or while you are using the App, to provide location-based services. If you wish to change our access or permissions, you may do so in your device’s settings. Geo-location information is not collected for any purpose.

    Mobile Device Data. We may automatically collect device information (such as your mobile device ID, model, and manufacturer), operating system, version information and IP address for purposes of troubleshooting the application and responding to crash reports.

    Site View Information. The app records the number of times detailed information for an ecological site (e.g., the Venus Flytrap) is viewed. These numbers are used to measure user interest in ecological sites and to improve educational materials at the park. No personal information is collected with the site view numbers.

  2. Will Your Information Be Shared With Anyone?

    Parties: We will not sell, distribute, or lease your personal information to unrelated third parties. Your information may be disclosed to the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (“UNCW”), of which the Company is an associated entity, and to the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, which is the public agency that the Company and UNCW have partnered with to provide the content in this app.

    We may also partner with a select third-party vendor, such as Mapbox, to allow tracking of location-based information which is essential for the app’s usage. Mapbox collects telemetry information for purposes of product improvement. You can read more about Mapbox’s telemetry collection here: https://www.mapbox.com/telemetry. You may disable Mapbox telemetry collection by tapping the Mapbox icon in the bottom left of the map.

    Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information where we are legally required to do so in order to comply with applicable law, governmental requests, a judicial proceeding, court order, or legal process, such as in response to a court order or a subpoena (including in response to public authorities to meet national security or law enforcement requirements).

    Vital Interests: We may disclose your information where we believe it is necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding potential violations of our policies, suspected fraud, situations involving potential threats to the safety of any person and illegal activities, or as evidence in litigation in which we are involved.

  3. How Long Do We Keep Your Information?

    We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy notice, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (such as tax, accounting or other legal requirements). No purpose in this policy will require us keeping your personal information for longer than 90 days.

    When we have no ongoing legitimate business need to process your personal information, we will either delete or anonymize it, or, if this is not possible (for example, because your personal information has been stored in backup archives), then we will securely store your personal information and isolate it from any further processing until deletion is possible.

  4. Links

    The App may contain links to websites and applications of interest. Once you have used these links to leave the App, any information you provide to these third parties is not covered by this Privacy Policy, and we cannot guarantee the safety and privacy of your information. Before visiting and providing any information to any linked websites, you should inform yourself of the privacy policies and practices (if any) of the party responsible for that website, and should take those steps necessary to, in your discretion, protect the privacy of your information. We are not responsible for the content or privacy and security practices and policies of any third parties, including other sites, services or applications that may be linked to or from the App.

  5. Your Consent

    By using our app, you consent to our privacy policy.

  6. How Can You Contact Us About This Policy?

    If you have questions or comments about this policy, you may email us at uncwrfapps@uncw.edu or by post to:

    UNCW Research Foundation
    601 S. College Road
    Wilmington, NC 28403
    United States