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Cookie Notice

A cookie is a small text file that is stored on a computer or device to provide data to a website. DMACC uses cookies to help customize users’ browsing experiences, save site settings, and identify registered users. These cookies do not automatically store personal information, and they cannot be read by other websites. The College uses them only to provide relevant web content and services specific to individual user’s interests or site activity. Declining cookies from DMACC will not affect a user’s access to our web pages, but it may prevent a user from taking full advantage of some features offered by the College.

At DMACC we take your privacy, and, your trust in us very seriously. This cookie notice provides you with information about how DMACC uses "cookies", or, similar technologies, on our websites and applications and other services (each, a "Service") to enable us to understand how you interact with our products, to improve your experience, and to allow you to use certain features, such as sharing content via social networks or other communications channels.

Information use and distribution

  • DMACC may use personal information collected from websites for the purpose of future communication about upcoming events or available programs, offers, updates, and reminders. A user may opt-out of these mailing lists at any time.
  • DMACC may use personal information collected in connection with a specific function only to support that function. For example, a user may opt to complete and submit a newsletter mailing list, an application form, or a registration form. Requests for information and private communications submitted through DMACC services will not be monitored.
  • User non-personal and/or de-identified information (such as a user’s browser software or the page a user requested) may be distributed to third parties to facilitate site analytics. This information is generally used to improve web presentation and utilization. Additionally, the College may use this information for system administration (e.g., troubleshooting) purposes.

DMACC will not distribute a user’s personal information to third parties unless a user provides explicit consent to have their information shared with an identified third party or the University has a good faith belief that access, use, preservation or disclosure of the information is reasonably necessary to:

  • satisfy any applicable law, regulation, legal process or enforceable governmental request;
  • enforce applicable College policies, including investigation of potential violations of College policies or procedures;
  • detect, prevent, or otherwise address fraud, security or technical issues; or protect against harm to the rights, property or safety of the College, the College’s employees, faculty and staff, students, users or the public as required or permitted by law.

DMACC will not sell, rent, or lease mailing lists or personal information to third-party organizations. Contact information provided to the College is kept confidential and used only for the purposes specified when it was collected.

As detailed below, our use of cookies may involve the collection and use of your information, such as IP addresses, or other online mobile identifiers.

The cookies used on this website are as follows:

Strictly necessary cookies:

These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information. However, they are essential in order to enable you to move around the website. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for service, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. For example, authentication and security cookies are used to identify and recognize registered users and to enable them to gain access to requested content or features. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided. See Section 4 of this notice for more information on how to manage the collection of this information, or, refer to your email browser or device instructions.

Functionality cookies:

These cookies allow our websites to remember the choices you make and your account preferences and to provide enhanced, more personal features. These are set by us or by our third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. For example, these cookies will remember your log-in details. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided. See Section 4 of this notice for more information on how to manage the collection of this information, or, refer to your email browser or device instructions.

Performance cookies:

These are analytics and research cookies that allow us to count visits and measure traffic, so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They also help us to know which pages are the most and least popular, and see how visitors move around the site. This helps us to improve the way the website works and improve user experience. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies. Blocking these cookies will not affect the service provided you. See Section 4 of this notice for more information on how to manage the collection of this information, or, refer to your email browser or device instructions.

Targeting cookies:

These cookies are set by us and our advertising partners to record your visit to the website, the pages you have visited and the links you have followed. We, and our advertising partners, will use this information to make the website, and, the advertising displayed to you more relevant to your interests. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies. Blocking these cookies will not affect the service provided you, but will limit the targeted advertising that you will see, or limit our ability to tailor the website experience to your needs. See Section 4 of this notice for more information on how to manage the collection of this information, or, refer to your email browser or device instructions.

Third Party and Social Media Cookies:

These cookies are set by a range of social media services that we have added to our websites that enable you to share our content with your colleagues, friends and networks. They are capable of tracking your browser across other sites and building up a profile of your interests. This may impact the content and messages that you see on other websites that you visit. If you do not allow these cookies you may not be able to use of see the social media sharing tools. See Section 4 of this notice for more information on how to manage the collection of this information, or, refer to your email browser or device instructions.

Flash Cookies:

These cookies are set to display video content using Adobe Flash Player. Adobe uses Flash cookies to help improve your experience as a user. Flash cookies are stored on your device in much the same way as usual cookies, but they're managed differently by your browser.

If you wish to disable or delete a Flash cookie, see Adobe Flash Player Global Storage Settings (opens in a new window). Please note, if you disable Flash cookies for LexisNexis this may affect the services that we can provide, such as videos.

Tracking Technologies Including Pixels, Script, Web Beacons/Gifs, Page Tags:

These files, or, code may be included in our emails and mobile apps to record how you interact with us, to help us better analyse and improve our services to you. Again, you can block the cookies either through your browser or device settings, and these settings will apply to all cookies whether included on websites or in emails. However, in some instances, depending on your email or browser settings, the files may be automatically accepted (for example, when you've added an email address to your address book or safe senders list). See Section 4 of this notice for more information on how to manage the collection of this information, or, refer to your email browser or device instructions.

Tracking Via Mobile Apps:

When you use our mobile applications, we may record information unique to you that are associated with your device (such as the device ID and IP address), your activity within the App, and, your network location. This information is used to measure and improve the performance of our App, to help us to know elements are the most and least popular, and, see how visitors move around the App itself. This helps us to improve the way the App works and improve user experience. See Section 4 of this notice for more information on how to manage the collection of this information, or, refer to your email browser or device instructions.

1. How to refuse the use of cookies

You can prevent your browser from accepting certain cookies, have the browser require your consent before a new cookie is placed in your browser, or block cookies altogether by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser privacy preferences menu.

The links below will help you find the settings for some common browsers (please note that we are not responsible for the content of external websites):

For all other browsers, or, for alternative advice, help may be sought by visiting All About Cookies, or, via your device user manual, or, online help files. For information on how to opt-out of cookies set by our suppliers, please visit the applicable links listed in the table above.

2. Third Party Advertising Services

Our Services may use Google Analytics, particularly within our marketing or free content sites, for the purposes of analyzing visitor / customer site interactions including interactions with our online marketing campaigns. For information about how Google processes the data collected please refer to the Google Privacy Policy.

You may opt-out of third party web advertising services that provide personalized advertising based on your online activity. You can also configure your web browser to delete and / or block the use of cookies for any third party (see Section 4 for further information).

The following sites may be used to register your 3rd party opt-out preferences:

Please note: Clicking the links above will redirect you to the appropriate third party website. We are not responsible for the content of external websites. Opting out of Advertising Cookies will not remove advertising from the pages you visit; instead it means the ads you will see may not be matched to your interests.

3. Changes

We will update this cookie notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. If we make any material changes, we will provide notice through the Service or by other means.

4. Contact

If you have any questions, comments, complaints or requests regarding this cookie notice, or our processing of your information, you can contact us at dpo@dmacc.edu.