Privacy Policy

Humboldt International University ("HIU," "we," or "us") recognizes the importance of privacy. In this Privacy Statement, we disclose our practices with respect to the Personal Information (defined below) that we collect about individuals, including its use and confidentiality.

What information do we collect?

HIU collects Personal Information, defined as information that identifies, relates to, describes, references, or is capable of being associated with a particular consumer or device. HIU collects or may collect the following categories of Personal Information:

Category	Examples	Collected (Yes or No)
A. Identifiers	A real name, alias, postal address, unique personal identifier, online identifier, Internet Protocol address, email address, account name, Social Security number, etc.	Yes
B. Personal Information categories	A name, signature, Social Security number, physical characteristics, address, telephone number, passport number, driver’s license number, financial information, etc.	Yes
C. Protected classification characteristics	Age, race, color, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, medical condition, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, etc.	Yes
D. Commercial information	Records of personal property, products or services purchased, obtained, or considered, or other purchasing or consuming histories or tendencies.	Yes
E. Biometric information	Fingerprints, faceprints, voiceprints, iris or retina scans, keystroke, gait, sleep, health, or exercise data.	No
F. Internet or other network activity	Browsing history, search history, information on a consumer’s interaction with a website, platform, or advertisement.	Yes
G. Geolocation data	Physical location or movements.	Yes
H. Sensory data	Audio, electronic, visual, or similar information.	Yes
I. Professional or employment-related information	Job history or performance evaluations.	Yes
J. Non-public education information (per FERPA)	Education records directly related to a student, including grades, transcript, class lists, financial information, or disciplinary records.	Yes
K. Inferences drawn from other Personal Information	Profile reflecting a person’s preferences, characteristics, psychological trends, behavior, intelligence, and aptitudes.	Yes

How do we collect Personal Information?

We collect Personal Information directly from:

• Our applicants and students (e.g., documents related to educational services).
• Interactions with our website, software platforms, or other services provided directly or through contracted vendors.
• Publicly available sources and third parties, such as governmental agencies assisting with student educational costs.

How do we use Personal Information?

Any of the Personal Information we collect may be used and/or disclosed for the following purposes:

• To fulfill requests, such as enrollment or financial aid applications.
• To provide educational and other requested services.
• To send you alerts, notices, or updates about our educational services.
• To verify your identity when accessing HIU portals.
• For operational purposes, including research, analysis, or product development.
• To improve our website and content presentation.
• To respond to legal requirements, protect safety, or enforce contractual obligations.
• To communicate with you about your account, financial aid, or promotional content.

Disclosure of Personal Information

HIU does not sell Personal Information. However, we may disclose Personal Information to the following categories of third parties:

• Government agencies, regulators, and accreditors as required by law.
• Service providers and vendors assisting in our operations.
• Professional advisers (auditors, legal counsel, insurers, etc.).
• Learning management system providers and other educational services vendors.
• Third parties with legitimate educational interest as defined by FERPA.

How do we protect Personal Information?

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the integrity and security of your Personal Information.

Do we use cookies or other tracking methods?

Yes. HIU or our vendors may use cookies, tracking pixels, or other methods to capture and remember certain information. You can manage these settings through your web browser.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

HIU complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) to protect the privacy of student education records.

Updates to this Statement

HIU reserves the right to amend this Privacy Statement at any time. We will provide notice by posting updates on our website.

Last Updated: February 2023