Introduction

The Southern University Law Center Student Bar Association, referred to as the "SULC SBA," respects the privacy of students, alumni, faculty, staff, visitors, and other individuals who use this website.

This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected through the SBA website, how that information may be used, and the choices available to website visitors.

This policy applies only to information collected through this website. It does not replace any privacy policy maintained by Southern University Law Center, the Southern University System, or any third-party website or service.

Information You Provide

The SULC SBA may collect information that you voluntarily provide through:

• Student concern or feedback forms
• Contact forms
• Event registrations
• Committee applications
• Volunteer or membership forms
• Surveys
• Merchandise orders
• Newsletter or update sign-ups
• Emails or other direct communications with SBA officers

The information collected may include your name, email address, telephone number, student classification, organization or committee affiliation, order information, event preferences, and the contents of any message you submit.

You should provide only the information reasonably necessary for the SBA to address your request.

Student Concerns and Feedback

Information submitted through the Contact Us or Student Concerns page may be reviewed by appropriate SBA officers.

When reasonably necessary to address the issue, the information may also be shared with another student leader, faculty member, administrator, university office, service provider, or other appropriate individual.

Submitting information through this website does not create an attorney-client relationship, confidential legal relationship, counseling relationship, or other professional relationship.

Unless a form specifically states otherwise, the SBA cannot guarantee that a submission will remain confidential.

Please do not use the website to report an emergency or an immediate threat to health or safety. Emergencies should be reported to 911, campus safety, or the appropriate university office.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by the website platform, hosting provider, analytics service, or browser technologies.

This information may include:

• Internet Protocol address
• Browser and device type
• Operating system
• Pages viewed
• Date and time of access
• Referring website
• General geographic region
• Website interactions and performance data

The SBA may use this information to maintain the website, understand how visitors use it, improve performance, evaluate popular resources, and identify technical or security problems.

Cookies and Analytics

The website may use cookies or similar technologies to support essential website functions, remember preferences, measure website traffic, and understand how visitors interact with different pages.

The SBA may use   for website analytics.

Visitors may be able to limit cookies through their browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect how some website features operate.

Online Purchases

If the SBA Shop accepts online payments, payment information will be processed through Stripe.

The SBA does not intend to directly receive or store complete debit card or credit card numbers.

Payment processors and e-commerce providers may collect and process information under their own privacy policies and security practices.

The SBA may receive limited transaction information, such as:

• Name
• Contact information
• Items purchased
• Order total
• Payment status
• Shipping or pickup details

How Information May Be Used

The SULC SBA may use collected information to:

• Respond to questions, concerns, and requests
• Communicate with students and website visitors
• Process event registrations and applications
• Coordinate SBA programs and committee activities
• Process merchandise orders
• Provide requested resources or services
• Send SBA announcements or updates
• Improve website content and performance
• Maintain website security
• Comply with applicable university requirements or legal obligations
• Protect the rights, safety, and interests of students, the SBA, and the SULC community

How Information May Be Shared

The SULC SBA does not sell or rent personal information.

Information may be shared with:

• SBA officers and authorized student leaders
• Appropriate Southern University Law Center or Southern University System personnel
• Website hosting, analytics, form, email, payment, and technology providers
• Event partners or vendors when necessary to provide a requested service
• Governmental or legal authorities when disclosure is required by law
• Appropriate individuals when reasonably necessary to address fraud, security concerns, emergencies, threats, or potential violations of university policy

Service providers should receive only the information reasonably necessary to perform their services.

Information Security

The SULC SBA will make reasonable efforts to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

No website, email system, online form, or electronic storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Visitors should avoid submitting highly sensitive personal, financial, medical, or confidential information unless specifically requested through an approved and secure process.

Information Retention

The SBA may retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

• Respond to a request
• Complete an event, application, or transaction
• Maintain appropriate organizational records
• Resolve disputes
• Meet university, accounting, security, or legal requirements

Information that is no longer reasonably needed may be deleted, anonymized, or securely disposed of when practical.

Third-Party Websites

This website may contain links to:

• Southern University Law Center departments
• Government agencies
• Bar admission authorities
• Career resources
• Wellness providers
• Social media platforms
• Payment services
• Other third-party websites

The SBA is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, content, or accessibility of external websites.

Visitors should review the privacy policy of each third-party service before providing personal information.

Children's Privacy

This website is intended primarily for law students, prospective law students, alumni, faculty, staff, and other adult members of the community.

It is not directed toward children under 13 years of age.

The SBA does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through this website.

A parent or guardian who believes that a child has submitted personal information may contact the SBA to request its removal.

Your Choices

You may contact the SBA to:

• Ask what information you previously submitted
• Request that inaccurate contact information be corrected
• Request deletion of information when appropriate
• Withdraw from nonessential SBA email communications
• Ask questions about how information is being used

Some information may need to be retained when required for transaction records, safety matters, university requirements, dispute resolution, or legal compliance.

Changes to This Policy

The SULC SBA may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to the website, SBA practices, technology, or applicable requirements.

The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will identify the most recent revision.

Continued use of the website after a revision means that the updated policy will apply to information collected after the revision date.

Contact Us

Questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy may be directed to: