Privacy Practices
The University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) respects the privacy of all visitors to our public website. This privacy statement explains how we gather, use, and protect information collected through our web servers.
Information We Collect
When you visit uas.alaska.edu, our web servers automatically collect standard web log statistics, including:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address from which you access the site
- Browser type and operating system version
- Date and time of visit
- Pages visited and documents downloaded
- Referral URL from which you linked to our site
This information is used in aggregate to analyze site traffic, improve navigation flows, and maintain network security.
Student Records (FERPA)
UAS complies fully with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). FERPA protects the privacy of student education records and grants students specific rights regarding inspections, amendments, and disclosures. Personal information submitted through admissions or registrar portals is treated with strict confidentiality.
Cookies & Analytics
We use Google Analytics and cookies to understand user interaction and enhance web performance. No personally identifiable information is collected by cookies or analytics tools on our public informational pages.