Privacy Policy
How Glen Oaks Collects and Uses Information
Last Updated: March 2026
Thank you for visiting the Glen Oaks Community College website. Your privacy is important to us. This page explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding your data.
Overview
Glen Oaks Community College collects limited information through its website.
We do not collect personal information unless you voluntarily provide it.
We do not share personal information with third parties unless required or authorized by state or federal law.
Personal Information
Glen Oaks does not automatically collect personal information when you visit our website.
Personal information is only collected if you voluntarily choose to share it through:
- Web forms
- Email communication
- Requests for services or information
If you provide personal information, the College uses it only to:
- Respond to your request
- Provide requested services
- Deliver requested information
Glen Oaks will not share the information collected on this site with third parties unless required or authorized by state or federal law.
Non-Identifiable User Information
Glen Oaks collects non-identifiable user information.
Non-identifiable information cannot be used to distinguish or trace an individual’s identity.
This includes:
- Internet domain
- IP address
- Device type
- Browser type
- Age
- Gender
- Geographic location
- Web pages visited
- Dates and times of visits
This information does not include:
- Personal email address
- Social security number
- Date of birth
- Place of birth
- Other personally identifiable information
This data is used to:
- Understand which website pages visitors access
- Identify when pages are viewed
- Improve website navigation
- Support marketing efforts
Use of Email Addresses
If you send an email to Glen Oaks:
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Your email address and message will be collected.
Email addresses are considered public records in the State of Michigan.
Glen Oaks uses email addresses only for their intended purpose and does not provide them to third parties unless required by law.
Cookies
Cookies are small pieces of data stored on a user’s computer while browsing a website.
Glen Oaks uses cookies to:
- Recognize returning visitors
- Track usage information
- Understand visitor behavior
- Improve website navigation
- Support website security
- Cookies do not collect personally identifiable information.
Cookies are also used as a security tool. Web servers use cookies to determine which accounts are logged in and whether sensitive information should be sent.
Marketing & Advertising
Glen Oaks utilizes social media platforms including:
- Google/YouTube
Glen Oaks works with marketing companies that assist with digital marketing services.
One service includes a re-targeting product. This product may display Glen Oaks advertisements when you visit other websites within a marketing company’s network or third-party networks.
This occurs through advertising cookies provided by digital marketing firms and their partners.
These cookies are used only to:
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Display advertisements for Glen Oaks
They are not used to track you for other purposes.
Digital marketing firms working with Glen Oaks do not link cookie information to any personal information you may have provided.
Opting Out of Cookies
Most web browsers:
- Notify you when you receive a cookie
- Allow you to block cookies
You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you choose.
Accessibility
Glen Oaks Community College makes every effort to ensure its website is accessible to everyone.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Glen Oaks will make reasonable accommodations for students in the Disability Support Services program who have known physical limitations.
Disclaimer
Glen Oaks provides website information as a public service.
We strive for accuracy but:
- Make no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy of website content
- Do not guarantee the accuracy of hyperlinks to other websites
Neither Glen Oaks nor its content authors shall be liable for damages of any kind.
Please report errors or omissions to the web developer.
Contact Information
For questions about this Privacy Policy or the information collected on this website, please contact:
Office of Communications and Marketing
Glen Oaks Community College
62249 Shimmel Rd.
Centreville, MI 49032
Phone: 269-294-4329
Contact: Denise DeVries