Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 29, 2026
Princeton University ("Princeton," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how Princeton collects, uses, and protects personal information when you visit our websites and use our services. By using our websites, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information Collected
When you visit Princeton University websites, we may collect certain information automatically to help us understand how our sites are used and to improve your browsing experience. This information may include:
- IP Address: Your Internet Protocol address, which is a numerical label assigned to your device when it connects to the internet.
- Browser Type: Information about the web browser you are using (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari).
- Operating System: Details about the operating system of your device (e.g., Windows, macOS, iOS, Android).
- Pages Visited: The specific pages you access on our websites, the order in which you visit them, and the time spent on each page.
- Date and Time of Visit: The date and time you accessed our websites.
- Referring URL: The website you visited immediately before coming to a Princeton University site.
This information is primarily used for analytical purposes to help us manage and improve our websites and is generally collected in an aggregate and non-personally identifiable manner, unless you voluntarily provide personal information through forms or other interactions.
Cookies
Princeton University websites use "cookies" to enhance your browsing experience. A cookie is a small data file placed on your device by a website. Cookies help us to:
- Remember your preferences and settings.
- Understand how you interact with our websites.
- Improve the functionality and performance of our sites.
We may use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which stay on your device until they expire or you delete them). You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. However, this may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
Third-Party Services
Princeton University may utilize third-party services, such as web analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics), video hosting platforms, or content delivery networks, to assist in the operation and improvement of our websites and services. These third-party service providers may collect information about your use of our websites in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with through our websites. Princeton University is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of third-party websites or services.
Advertising
Princeton University may engage in online advertising, including remarketing or interest-based advertising, using services from third-party advertising partners. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your activities on our websites and other sites to provide you with targeted advertisements that may be of interest to you. You can typically opt-out of personalized advertising by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out Page or the DAA Consumer Opt-Out Page, or by adjusting your ad settings within the platforms of individual advertising partners.
Children's Privacy (Under 13)
Princeton University is committed to protecting the privacy of children. Our websites are not intended for children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at the link provided below.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
Princeton University reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: Contact Princeton University.