Cookie Policy

About This Cookie Policy

Effective date: [EFFECTIVE DATE — set before publishing]

This Cookie Policy explains how Buena Vista University ("BVU," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit bvu.edu and other websites we operate that link to this policy. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which describes how we handle personal information more broadly.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device to store information. Similar technologies — such as web beacons, pixels, tags, software development kits, and browser local storage — perform comparable functions. In this policy we refer to all of these collectively as "cookies."

• First-party cookies are set by BVU. Third-party cookies are set by other companies whose services appear on our site (for example, analytics or embedded video).
• Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain until they expire or you delete them.

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly necessary

Required for the site to function and to keep it secure — for example, page navigation, form submission, and load balancing. These cannot be switched off through our site.

Performance & analytics

Help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it — for example, which pages are most visited and whether pages load correctly. This information is aggregated.

Functional

Remember choices you make (such as region or preferences) to provide a more personalized experience.

Targeting & advertising

May be set through our site by advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant messages on other sites. They do not store direct personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and device.

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Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third parties that provide services on our behalf or whose content is embedded in our pages, such as:

• Analytics providers (for example, [Google Analytics — confirm]) to measure and report site usage.
• Embedded content such as videos, maps, and social media feeds, which may set their own cookies.
• Advertising and social media partners [list if applicable].

These third parties are responsible for their own cookies; please review their privacy and cookie policies for details.

How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You can control and delete cookies in several ways:

• Browser settings. Most browsers let you refuse or delete cookies. See your browser's help pages for instructions. Blocking some cookies may affect how the site works.
• Analytics opt-out. You can opt out of Google Analytics using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
• Advertising opt-out. You can opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies through the Digital Advertising Alliance and the Network Advertising Initiative.

Do Not Track & Global Privacy Control

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. There is no common industry standard for responding to DNT, so our site does not currently respond to DNT signals. Where required by law, we honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal as a valid request to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information — see our California Privacy Notice.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. When we do, we will revise the effective date above. We encourage you to review this page periodically.