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Foothill College Website Privacy Statement

Foothill College has created this statement in order to demonstrate our firm commitment to privacy. The following discloses our information gathering and dissemination practices for this website at foothill.edu.

We respect your privacy and are committed to the protection and security of your information. When you browse through any website, certain information is automatically collected. Web servers collect non-personal information including:

  • Date and time of visit
  • IP address of computer used
  • Browser type and language
  • Pages visited

Release of Information

We use your IP address to help diagnose problems with our server, and to administer our website. Your IP address is also used to gather broad demographic information.

This site contains links to other sites. Foothill College is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such websites.

Our online surveys may ask visitors for contact information. The customer's contact information is used to contact the visitor when necessary. We do not release or distribute this information.

Your Consent

By using this site, you consent to our privacy policy. If changes are made to the privacy policy, revisions will be made here and the modification date above updated.

This version of the Website Privacy Statement has been in effect since July 2017 and reconfirmed with our October 2025 website redesign.

Mobile Messaging and SMS Communications

By providing your mobile number and opting in, you agree to receive informational and transactional SMS messages from us related to your application, enrollment, account activity, and event participation.

Message frequency may vary. Standard message and data rates may apply. Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of enrollment or participation. You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying STOP. For assistance, reply HELP. We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile number or SMS consent information with third parties for their marketing purposes. Your mobile number may be shared with our SMS service provider solely to enable message delivery. We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. For questions about SMS messaging, your data, or our privacy practices, contact us at admissions@foothill.edu / 650-949-7325. 

Some SMS messages and voice calls may be generated or assisted using automated technologies, including artificial intelligence, to support timely and accurate communications.

Messaging and Voice Communications Terms of Service

These Terms govern your receipt of SMS text messages and voice calls from [Foothill College] (“we,” “us,” “our”) related to admissions, enrollment, application status, account activity, and event notifications. By providing your phone number and opting in, you consent to receive communications as described below. Consent is not a condition of enrollment or participation.
By opting in, you agree to receive informational and transactional SMS text messages related to your interaction with us. Message frequency varies. Message and Data Rates Standard message and data rates may apply based on your carrier plan. Opt-Out Reply STOP to any SMS message to opt out. For help, reply HELP.
You may receive voice calls from us related to admissions, enrollment, account activity, or event notifications. Calls may be placed by live representatives or through automated systems, including prerecorded or text-to-speech messages. Opt-Out You may opt out of voice calls at any time by: Following opt-out instructions provided during the call or Contacting us at admissions@foothill.edu
We may use automated technologies, including artificial intelligence, prerecorded messages, or text-to-speech systems, to deliver SMS messages or voice calls in a timely and efficient manner. These technologies are used to support informational and transactional communications and are monitored for accuracy and appropriateness.

We collect and use your information in accordance with our Privacy Policy, available at Admissions and Records Office. We do not sell or share phone numbers or consent information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Voice call delivery may vary based on network conditions.

We may update these Terms at any time. Updates will be posted at this URL with an updated effective date.

For questions about these Terms or our communications practices, contact Foothill College, admissions@foothill.edu, 650-949-7325.

 

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