Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 01-15-2026
Last Updated: 01-15-2026
The University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at USC (“USC UCEDD,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information collected through our website, https://uscucedd.org/ (the “Site”).
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information You Provide
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
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Complete contact or inquiry forms
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Register for events, programs, or newsletters
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Communicate with us via email or other channels
This information may include your name, email address, phone number, organization, role, and any other information you choose to provide.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Operating system
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Pages viewed and referring URLs
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Date and time of visits
This information is used for website administration, analytics, and to improve user experience.
2. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
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Respond to inquiries and provide requested information
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Communicate about programs, events, or updates
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Improve website performance and content
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Conduct research, reporting, and analytics
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Comply with legal, regulatory, and institutional requirements
We do not sell personal information.
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Site may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality and analyze usage. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.
You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some features of the Site.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party service providers (such as website analytics, email communication platforms, or form tools) to support Site functionality. These providers may have access to limited information solely to perform services on our behalf and are contractually required to protect it.
Each third party maintains its own privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their policies.
5. Links to External Websites
The Site may contain links to third-party websites not operated by USC UCEDD. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external sites. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through our Site.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no internet transmission or storage system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law or institutional policy.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
Categories of Personal Information Collected
Within the past 12 months, we may have collected the following categories of personal information:
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Identifiers (e.g., name, email address, IP address)
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Internet or electronic network activity (e.g., browsing interactions with the Site)
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Professional or educational information (if voluntarily provided)
Purposes for Collection
We collect personal information for purposes including:
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Providing and improving our programs and Site
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Responding to communications
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Conducting analytics and research
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Complying with legal and institutional obligations
Sale or Sharing of Personal Information
USC UCEDD does not sell or share personal information as defined under CCPA/CPRA.
Your Rights
California residents have the right to:
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Request access to personal information we collect
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Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal exceptions
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Request correction of inaccurate personal information
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Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (not applicable as we do not sell/share)
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Not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights
Exercising Your Rights
You may exercise your rights by contacting us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before processing requests.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Site after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
USC UCEDD