This notice applies to our practices for collecting and processing personal information related to the University of Michigan (U-M) Ethics, Integrity & Compliance website. The general privacy statement describes activities conducted by the University of Michigan that involve the collection and processing of personal information.

At a Glance

If you don’t have time for the detailed privacy notice below, here is what you need to know:

• Our goal is to limit the information we collect to what we need to support your use of the U-M Ethics, Integrity & Compliance website.
• We are committed to using your personal information only for the purposes for which it was collected.
• We do not sell your personal information and when we share it outside U-M, it is only to enable operations and services on the university’s behalf, meet legal obligations, or protect the safety, property or rights of the university, its community, and guests.
• We strive to give you choices about the personal information we collect.
• If you have any questions or concerns about your privacy, you can contact us at [email protected].

What Information We Collect

U-M Ethics, Integrity & Compliance website collects the following personal information in these ways:

• When third-party advertising and marketing providers, such as Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager, capture your information on our behalf. Examples of information captured by third-party service providers include:
  • Content viewed during the visit
  • Date and time of visit
  • Amount of time spent on the website
  • Visitor location based on IP address
  • Demographic information.

How We Use Personal Information

The University of Michigan uses information about your interactions with our website for:

• Reporting purposes regarding website traffic and general user activity.
• Maintaining our website by monitoring website performance and making improvements to functionality and user experience.

 

With Whom We Share Personal Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information collected here. We may, however, share your personal information in limited circumstances, such as with university partners or external service providers that support business activities. 

We require these service providers to keep your personal information secure, and do not allow them to use or share your personal information for any purpose other than providing services on our behalf. 

We may also share your personal information when required by law, or when we believe sharing will help to protect the safety, property, or rights of the university, members of the university community, and university guests.

What Choices You Can Make About Your Information

Cookies

We use “cookies” to enhance your user experience with the U-M Ethics, Integrity & Compliance website. Cookies are files that store your preferences and other information about your visit to our website. When you access the U-M Ethics, Integrity & Compliance website, the following cookies may be placed on your computer or device, depending on your web browser settings:

Cookie Type

Google Analytics Cookies

Purpose

Google Analytics cookies count visits and traffic sources in order to measure and improve the performance of our website. See details about Google Analytics’ usage of cookies on websites and privacy policy.

Opt-out

Find out more about managing cookies through your browser.

How We Keep Personal Information Secure

The University of Michigan recognizes the importance of maintaining the security of the information it collects. We strive to protect information from unauthorized access and damage, and ensure reasonable security measures are in place to keep your personal information secure.

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 us at the U-M Ethics, Integrity & Compliance Office at [email protected] or (734)-763-8434.

Special Notices

Persons under the age of 13 or their parents or guardians

Persons within the European Union