Jackson State University respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it when you submit information through our application page or opt in to receive text messages from us.

Information We Collect:
We may collect the following information through this application page and related forms:

• Full name
• Email address
• Mobile phone number
• Mailing address
• Application-related information you choose to provide
• Communication preferences and consent records
• Any other information you voluntarily submit through our forms

How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:

• Process and manage your application
• Communicate with you about your application or participation
• Send important updates, reminders, and notifications
• Provide customer or applicant support
• Maintain records of consent for SMS/text communications
• Improve our services and communication processes

SMS/Text Messaging Use
If you opt in to receive SMS/text messages from [Program Name], we may use your mobile number to send:

• Application updates
• Deadline reminders
• Status notifications
• Important program-related communications
• Customer support responses

Message frequency may vary depending on your activity, application status, or engagement with the program.

Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.
We may share information only as necessary to:

• Operate our services
• Support application processing
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect the security and integrity of our systems
• Mobile opt-in information and consent data will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any text message. For assistance, reply HELP.

Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Jackson State University
Email: futuretigers@jsums.edu
Phone: 601.979.6361