Western Washington University
Community Service Center / Get Connected
Privacy Notice

 

Purpose of Notice

 

To inform WWU students about the use of their personal data when using the Get Connected Platform for the purpose of:

·       Connecting them to organizations in need of volunteers, and

·       Maintaining their volunteer service records for them to include in their portfolios for future employment and educational pursuits.

 

What personal data is collected?

 

·       First and last name

·       Personal email address

 

How will the data be used?

 

·       Used as contact information for service sites in need of volunteers and

·       Ensures service records are maintained for the correct student

 

Who has access to the personal data?

 

Limited staff for the purpose of assessment data to know which students are volunteering, how many students are volunteering, and to send surveys or update messages as necessary.

 

Will the data be shared with others for purposes other than that stated above?

 

Simple data assessment such as numbers of volunteers, numbers of volunteer hours completed, and cross-referenced demographic data will be shared with university staff and stakeholders. Names and email addresses will not be shared.

 

How long will we retain the data and how will it be securely disposed?


 

Data will be retained for the required period of six (6) years and will be purged from the system after the six (6) years. After the initial six (6) years, starting in April 2031, data will be routinely purged from the system each year.

 

Who can I contact if I have questions or concerns about the handling of my data?

 

WWU Community Service Center, Viking Union room 424, communityservice@wwu.edu, 360-650-4190

 

 

 

How can I learn more about the third-party vendors that you contract with for this activity?

 

Vendor

Product Name

Vendor Privacy Notice

Galaxy Digital

Get Connected

Notice