Privacy Policies for University Apps

Some apps published by The University of Chicago collect information about how you use them. Where necessary to an app’s function and to improve our apps, some of this information may be shared with outside parties.

As to all policies, if we decide to change a privacy policy, we will link to those changes here so that you are aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we disclose it. We reserve the right to modify privacy statements at any time, so please review them frequently.  If we make material changes to a policy, we will notify you here.

This page includes some of these policies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us: support@uchicago.edu

Encyclopédie

Encyclopédie allows the user to browse Encyclopédie content by volume, author and class.  It includes rich versions of plates and original pages.

We use technologies like web beacons and unique device identifiers to anonymously identify your device. Our systems also log and transmit to us which initial screen functions you tap on so we can deliver a better experience.

We do not collect personally identifiable information about you. In other words, we do not collect information such as your name, address, phone number or email address.  We do not use or collect your precise geographic location.

Service providers access data on our behalf.  In order to serve you, we may share your personal and anonymous information with other companies, including vendors and contractors. Their use of information is limited to these purposes, and subject to agreements that require them to keep the information confidential. Our vendors provide assurance that they take reasonable steps to safeguard the data they hold on our behalf, although data security cannot be guaranteed.

Analytics companies may access anonymous data (such as your IP address or device ID) to help us understand how our services are used. They use this data solely on our behalf. They do not share it except in aggregate form; no data is shared as to any individual user. Click to see company privacy policies that govern their use of data.

 Google Analytics

Google Analytics is a web analytics tool that helps website owners understand how visitors engage with their website. Google Analytics customers can view a variety of reports about how visitors interact with their website so they can improve it. Google Analytics collects information anonymously. It reports website trends without identifying individual visitors.

Privacy Policy and Choices

Except for the above analytics processing, we do not share any information about your use of this application with third parties.  In particular, we do not allow advertising companies to collect data through our service for ad targeting.

We take reasonable administrative, physical and electronic measures designed to safeguard and protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. This includes utilizing Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) software, which encrypts the information you input. However, no security or encryption method can be guaranteed to protect information from hackers or human error.

Information we collect may be stored or processed on computers located in any country where we do business.

CryptoClub Daily Ciphers

The CryptoClub Daily Ciphers app offers messages encrypted with mathematical ciphers, along with cipher tools to help the user crack them. The messages are the same as those that appear on the Daily Message Board in the Crypto Challenges section of the website cryptoclub.org.

Users who register and log into their account earn points for successfully cracking messages. The record of messages cracked and points earned on the app is coordinated with the recordkeeping system at cryptoclub.org, so accomplishments at either the website or the app contribute to a single score and progress report for the user.

The registration process collects an optional email address, which is used only for password recovery. Additional registration information is required for teacher accounts at cryptoclub.org.  No additional personally identifiable information is collected by the app or website.  

We do not share personally identifiable information, including email addresses, with third parties. 

Analytics companies such as Apple, Inc. may access anonymous data (such as your IP address or device ID) to help us understand how our app and website are used. They use this data solely on our behalf. They do not share it except in aggregate form; no data is shared as to any individual user. 



Logeion

Logeion allows the user to simultaneously lookup Greek and Latin across many reference works.

We use technologies like web beacons and unique device identifiers to anonymously identify your device. Our systems also log and transmit to us which initial screen functions you click on so we can deliver a better experience.

We do not collect personally identifiable information about you. In other words, we do not collect information such as your name, address, phone number or email address.  We do not use or collect your precise geographic location.

Service providers access data on our behalf.  In order to serve you, we may share your personal and anonymous information with other companies, including vendors and contractors. Their use of information is limited to these purposes, and subject to agreements that require them to keep the information confidential. Our vendors provide assurance that they take reasonable steps to safeguard the data they hold on our behalf, although data security cannot be guaranteed.

Analytics companies may access anonymous data (such as your IP address or device ID) to help us understand how our services are used. They use this data solely on our behalf. They do not share it except in aggregate form; no data is shared as to any individual user. Click to see company privacy policies that govern their use of data.

 Google Analytics

Google Analytics is a web analytics tool that helps website owners understand how visitors engage with their website. Google Analytics customers can view a variety of reports about how visitors interact with their website so they can improve it. Google Analytics collects information anonymously. It reports website trends without identifying individual visitors.

Privacy Policy and Choices

Except for the above analytics processing, we do not share any information about your use of this application with third parties.  In particular, we do not allow advertising companies to collect data through our service for ad targeting.

We take reasonable administrative, physical and electronic measures designed to safeguard and protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. This includes utilizing Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) software, which encrypts the information you input. However, no security or encryption method can be guaranteed to protect information from hackers or human error.

Information we collect may be stored or processed on computers located in any country where we do business.

Digital Dictionaries of South Asia

The Digital Dictionaries of South Asia provides lexical resources for all of the literary languages of South Asia as a free public service. Dictionaries are searchable through interfaces permitting both headword and full-text queries. The program encompasses languages of the current South Asian nation-states of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

We use technologies like web beacons and unique device identifiers to anonymously identify your device. Our systems also log and transmit to us which initial screen functions you click on so we can deliver a better experience.

We do not collect personally identifiable information about you. In other words, we do not collect information such as your name, address, phone number or email address.  We do not use or collect your precise geographic location.

Service providers access data on our behalf.  In order to serve you, we may share your personal and anonymous information with other companies, including vendors and contractors. Their use of information is limited to these purposes, and subject to agreements that require them to keep the information confidential. Our vendors provide assurance that they take reasonable steps to safeguard the data they hold on our behalf, although data security cannot be guaranteed.

Analytics companies may access anonymous data (such as your IP address or device ID) to help us understand how our services are used. They use this data solely on our behalf. They do not share it except in aggregate form; no data is shared as to any individual user. Click to see company privacy policies that govern their use of data.

 Google Analytics

Google Analytics is a web analytics tool that helps website owners understand how visitors engage with their website. Google Analytics customers can view a variety of reports about how visitors interact with their website so they can improve it. Google Analytics collects information anonymously. It reports website trends without identifying individual visitors.

Privacy Policy and Choices

Except for the above analytics processing, we do not share any information about your use of this application with third parties.  In particular, we do not allow advertising companies to collect data through our service for ad targeting.

We take reasonable administrative, physical and electronic measures designed to safeguard and protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. This includes utilizing Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) software, which encrypts the information you input. However, no security or encryption method can be guaranteed to protect information from hackers or human error.

Information we collect may be stored or processed on computers located in any country where we do business.

UChicago Mobile

This software allows you to access University of Chicago news and events, online directories, chart directions to Hyde Park, and campus photos on your mobile device.

We use technologies like web beacons and unique device identifiers to anonymously identify your device. Our systems also log and transmit to us which initial screen functions you click on so we can deliver a better experience.

We do not collect personally identifiable information about you. In other words, we do not collect information such as your name, address, phone number or email address.  We do not use or collect your precise geographic location.

We use Google Analytics to collect this information. Google Analytics may access anonymous data (including an identifier for your device) to help us understand how our services are used. It uses this data solely on our behalf. It does not share it except in aggregate form; no data is shared so as to identify any individual user. Click to see Google Analytics’ privacy policy for specifics.

Except for the above analytics processing, we do not share any information about your use of this application with third parties.  In particular, we do not allow advertising companies to collect data through our service for ad targeting.

We take reasonable administrative, physical and electronic measures designed to safeguard and protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. This includes utilizing Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) software, which encrypts the information you input. However, no security or encryption method can be guaranteed to protect information from hackers or human error.

Information we collect may be stored or processed on computers located in any country where we do business.