Last revision date: March 10th, 2026
Overview
The University of Michigan (U-M) privacy statement values the privacy of its community members and visitors.
This unit-level privacy notice explains how the University of Michigan School of Nursing (U-M School of Nursing) website, nursing.umich.edu, and its subdomains collect and process personal information.
Scope
This notice applies to information collected through the U-M School of Nursing website, nursing.umich.edu, and its subdomains (“we,” “us,” or “our”). It provides an overview of our practices when collecting, processing and protecting personal information.
What type of information we collect
Direct collection
- Contact details such as name, email address and phone number
- University affiliation information such as UMID, program, attendance dates, and advisor information
- Grant-related information such as research questions, justifications and prior funding approvals
- Submissions such as questions, comments, news items and areas of interest
Automated Collection by U-M
When a device accesses our website or its subdomains, we may collect information including a U-M uniqname, IP address, browser details and the last login time.
Automated Collection by Third Parties
Our partners, such as Google Analytics, may automatically collect and store certain information, including:
- The internet domain from which a visitor accesses the website
- The IP address assigned to the visitor’s computer
- The type of browser the visitor is using
- The date and time of the visit
- The address of the website from which the visitor has linked to www.nursing.umich.edu
- Content viewed during the visit
- Amount of time spent on the website.
How this information is used?
We use the personal information we collect to:
- Create content for our newsletters and other school materials.
- Communicate with you by adding you to opt-in mailing lists for news, events, and class notes, and responding to your questions and requests for information.
- Monitor website performance and make improvements to site navigation and content based on user visits and interactions.
- Support School of Nursing’s administration and research activities.
- Support educational programs related to admissions.
With whom this information is shared?
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may, however, share your personal information in limited circumstances, such as with university partners or external service providers that support our business activities.
What choices you can make about your information
Direct collection
You may choose not to provide personal information. You can also manage your email preferences by selecting “Unsubscribe” or “Manage Your Preferences” at the bottom of U-M School of Nursing emails.
Automated Collection: Cookies
We use “cookies” to enhance your user experience when visiting nursing.umich.edu. Cookies are files that store your preferences and other information about your visit to our website. When you access our website, the following cookies may be placed on your computer or device, depending on your web browser settings:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Opt-out |
|---|---|---|
| U-M Session Cookie | U-M session cookies are used to track your page requests after authentication. They allow you to proceed through different pages on our website without having to authenticate for each new area you visit. | You can adjust your session cookies through your browser settings. |
| Google Analytics | Google Analytics cookies count visits and traffic sources in order to measure and improve the performance, navigation, and content of our website. See details about Google's usage of cookies and how Google processes information. | To block these cookies, visit https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. Alternatively, you can manage your browser settings to accept or refuse these cookies. |
| Google Advertising | Google, including Google Ads, uses cookies to personalize ads and content, as well as provide, develop and improve new services. See details about Google's usage of cookies. | You can manage your browser settings to accept or refuse these cookies. |
| Siteimprove | Siteimprove cookies identify returning visitors and visitor sessions. See details about Siteimprove's usage of cookies and how Siteimprove processes information. | You can opt out of Siteimprove cookies or manage your cookies through your browser settings. |
| Facebook/ Instagram | To show you better ads, Facebook uses data that advertisers and other partners provide us about your activity on Facebook Company Products. See Facebook's cookie policy. | You can opt out of Facebook ads through your Facebook privacy settings. |
Formstack | Used to securely collect and process form submissions, track session activity for form reliability and security, and improve user experience. See Formstack Privacy Policy. | Manage via browser settings or contact us if you wish to remove your submission. |
Juicr | Provides social media feeds. It Identifies returning visitors and sessions. See Juicr's privacy policy. | Manage cookies via browser settings. |
Kaltura | Tracks engagement, and improves streaming performance. See Kaltura’s Privacy Policy. | Manage via your browser settings and Kaltura account preferences. |
| LinkedIn cookies are used to secure access and target advertising on LinkedIn. See LinkedIn's Cookie Policy. | You can opt out of LinkedIn's cookies or manage your cookies through your browser. Learn more about LinkedIn's Privacy Policy. | |
OptinMonster | Tracks visitor interactions with pop-ups and forms for lead generation and site campaign optimization. See OptinMonster's Privacy Policy. | Manage via browser settings or opt-out links in pop-ups. |
| Reddit cookies track user interactions, manage authentication, and personalize content and ads based on your activity. See Reddit's cookie policy. | You can manage your Reddit cookies via your browser settings or through your Reddit account privacy settings. | |
Snapchat | To target advertising on Snapchat after you visit our website. See Snapchat's privacy policy. | You can opt out of Snapchat ads through your privacy settings. |
Twitter cookies are used to target advertising on Twitter and help remember your preferences. See Twitter's cookie policy. | You can opt out of these cookies by adjusting Personalization and data settings under Twitter settings. | |
YouTube (Google) | YouTube cookies are used to target advertising after you visit our website. See details about Google's usage of cookies. | You can manage your browser settings to accept or refuse these cookies. |
Automated Collection: Social Media Plugins
Our website uses social media sharing buttons. Social media platforms use cookies or other tracking technologies when a button is embedded on our website. We do not have access to, or control of, any information collected through these buttons. Each social media platform's terms of service determine how they may use your information. You can prevent the companies listed below from showing you targeted ads by submitting opt-outs. Opting-out will only prevent targeted ads, so you may continue to see generic (non-targeted ads) from these companies after you opt-out.
Privacy Notice changes
This privacy notice may be updated from time to time. We will post the date our notice was last updated at the top of this privacy notice.
Who to contact with questions or concerns
If you have any concerns or questions about how your personal data is used, please contact the School of Nursing Communication team at [email protected] or the U-M Privacy Office at [email protected] or 500 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109.