Privacy Policy

1. Privacy Policy Summary

Thank you for visiting the R. Gonzalez Management, Inc. (RGM) website and reviewing our privacy policy. Our policy is simple: We collect no personal information about you unless you choose to provide that information to us. We do not give, share, sell, or transfer any personal information to a third party. If you want to know more about how we record non-personal information about your visit or how we use information that you voluntarily submit, read on.

2. Non-personal Information We Record

If you do nothing during your visit but browse through the website, read pages, or download information, our website's operating system will automatically record some general information about your visit. During your visit, our web operating system will record:

• The Internet domain for your Internet service, such as "xcompany.com" or "xcompany.net" if you use a private Internet access account, or "yourschool.edu" if you connect from a college or university domain.
• The type of browser (such as "Netscape version X" or "Internet Explorer version X") that you are using.
• The type of operating system that you use (such as Macintosh, Unix, or Windows).
• The date and time you visit our site, and the web pages that you visit on our site.
• The address of the previous website you were visiting, if you linked to us from another website.

We use this information for statistical analysis, to help us make our site more useful to visitors. This tracking system does not record information about individuals.

3. Cookies

On certain RGM web pages, we use "cookies" to help you use our websites interactively. A cookie is a small file that a website transfers to your computer's hard disk, usually to keep track of you while you are connected to that site.

The cookies on RGM web pages do not collect information about you, but only about your browser "session." The cookie makes it easier for you to use the dynamic features of these web pages, without having to provide the same information again as you move from one page to another.

To protect your privacy, be sure to close your browser completely after you have finished conducting business with a website that uses cookies. If you are concerned about the potential use of information gathered from your computer by cookies, you can set your browser to prompt you before it accepts a cookie. Most Internet browsers have settings that let you identify and/or reject cookies.

4. Information from E-mail You Send to Us

If you decide to send us an electronic mail message (e-mail), the message will usually contain your return e-mail address. If you include personally-identifying information in your e-mail because you want us to address issues specific to your situation, we may use that information in responding to your request. In other limited circumstances, including requests from Congress or limited other parties, we may be required by law to disclose information that you submit. Also, e-mail is not necessarily secure against interception. Please send only information necessary to help us process your request.

5. Information Collected from Interactive Forms

On some of our web pages we offer interactive forms that let you voluntarily submit personal information (such as your e-mail address, name, or organization). This occurs when you are registering for various conferences, workshops, or training sessions offered by RGM or submitting comments. In those cases, all submitted information is used only for the expressed purposes for which it is intended and is not made available to any third party. However, when you submit a comment to an RGM web content, if you supply your name, e-mail address, or other personal information, that information is posted along with your comment.

6. Links to Other Sites

Our policy discloses the privacy practices for the RGM website. But RGM provides links to other websites. When you leave the RGM website (www.rgmsms.com), you will be going to sites that are beyond our control. We try to ensure that links that leave our site are clearly labeled. These other sites may send their own cookies to users, collect data, or solicit personal information. The privacy policies and procedures described here for RGM do not apply to any external links. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any site you link to from ours, especially if you share any personal information. Be informed. You are the person best qualified to protect your own privacy.

7. SMS Policy

R. Gonzalez Management Inc. respects your privacy. By opting into our SMS messaging service, you agree to the following terms regarding how we handle your data:

• Data: By opting in on the SMS feature, the institution authorizes the use of student information.
• Data Usage: We use your data solely for information related to your institution.
• Data Security: We protect your data through encryption and secure storage measures to prevent unauthorized access.
• Data Retention: There is no data collection outside of the institution. Data retention is strictly controlled by the Department of Education's guidelines.
• Opt-Out: Reply STOP to any message to unsubscribe from our SMS list. After unsubscribing, you will no longer receive SMS notices within 24 hours.
• Non-Sharing Clause: We do not share your data with third parties for marketing purposes. Your information is only shared with our SMS service provider to enable messaging.
• SMS Use: The use of SMS messaging is not for promotions or advertising in any form. It is only for secure log-on and student notices related to Financial Aid.

8. Compliance

We follow Department of Education guidelines in relation to PII, student data, and software security.

9. Questions?

If you have questions about this policy, please contact us.