Updated 02/13/2026
The University of Missouri (“UM”) is committed to protecting individuals’ privacy rights while also balancing its legal, policy, and administrative duties in the management of UM data. This Privacy Notice applies to the information UM collects when you visit the main website (umsystem.edu) and other websites that we own and/or control and that refer or link to this Privacy Notice (together, the “Sites”). This Privacy Notice outlines what types of information UM collects and how this information is processed.
Unless otherwise indicated on a specific Site, UM is the data controller for all information collected on the Sites. Contact information for UM is listed at the end of this Privacy Notice. UM intends for this Privacy Notice to be a general statement of its privacy policy and may be subject to more specific privacy notices that pertain to personal information solely related to a specific department or function.
Privacy Principles
- We do not collect any more personal data about you than is necessary;
- We only use your personal data for the purposes we specify in this Privacy Notice, unless you agree otherwise;
- We do not keep your personal data if it is no longer needed; and
- Other than as we specify in this Privacy Notice, we do not share your personal data with third parties.
What Information We Collect
A. Information Given Directly By You
Visitors using online forms or applications on our web pages may choose to supply information voluntarily. Information collected via such web forms will be securely maintained and used only for the purposes for which it was supplied. Pages collecting such information should be transparent about the information they are collecting as well as the purpose of the data collection.
UM policy does not allow the release of personally identifiable information to third parties (other than its agents when required for university business) without the permission of the person identified, or as allowed or required by law. We do not sell the information we collect from individual visitors to our websites to third parties.
B. Information Collected Automatically
Our web servers, like all web servers, collect information such as the IP address of your computer, the operating system, browser software used, access times, and pages visited. This data is used statistically and in aggregate to monitor web server performance, network security and to help manage the site and improve our service to you.
Most pages on the umsystem.edu, missouri.edu, mst.edu, umsl.edu, and umkc.edu domains utilize a technology known as Google Analytics that allows us to gather general statistics regarding how our websites are used. For example, if we know what browser software and screen resolution our users are utilizing, we are better able to design web pages that suit our users. Cookies or tracking pixels are used for various purposes within web sites to gather information and facilitate navigation. The University of Missouri websites use cookies or tracking pixels for re-marketing. For more information, read Google Analytic’s privacy policy.
How We Use Your Information
The information we collect from you may be for one or more of the following purposes:
- Respond to requests or inquiries;
- Provide information about our programs;
- Register for a program;
- Provide information about university programs and enrollment;
- Monitor and improve our Sites & Services, or personalize your online experience;
- Protect the security or integrity of our Sites & Services and business operations;
- As required by law.
How We Share Information
We do not sell or otherwise share your information with any third parties, except those with whom UM has a business relationship that is integral to your website experience.
Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to know what information we collect about you and how that information is used. While you may choose not to share information with us, please note that some information may be necessary for using our services, registering with us or accessing certain website features. We are committed to being transparent about our practices so you can make informed choices about the information you provide.
Data Security Commitment
To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the correct use of information, we have put in place reasonable physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect. Only authorized employees, agents, and contractors (who have agreed to keep information secure and confidential) have access to this information.
Privacy Statement Changes
We reserve the right to change, modify, add, or remove portions of this statement at any time. If we materially change our use of your personal information, we will note it in this privacy statement. The effective date of this privacy statement is documented at the beginning of the statement. If you have any questions about our privacy statement or your data subject rights, please contact us at umprivacy@umsystem.edu.