Privacy Policy

Aruba College Fair Foundation
Effective Date: January 2026

Aruba College Fair Foundation (“ACF”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website arubacollegefair.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, register for Aruba College Fair, or interact with our services.

By using our website or registering for Aruba College Fair 2026, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • School or academic information

  • Any information submitted through registration forms, contact forms, or other interactions

We may also collect limited technical information automatically when you visit our website (see “Log Data” and “Cookies”).

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Register you for Aruba College Fair

  • Provide event-related updates and communications

  • Facilitate participation in workshops, sessions, and related activities

  • Improve our website, services, and overall user experience

  • Support communication between attendees and participating institutions

If you subscribe to future communications (such as newsletters), your information will be used for those purposes only where you have provided consent.

Badge Scanning and Information Sharing

During Aruba College Fair, participating institutions may scan your badge.

By allowing your badge to be scanned, you are consenting to the immediate sharing of your registration information with that institution. This enables them to contact you directly regarding admissions, programs, scholarships, or other opportunities.

ACF is not responsible for how participating institutions use your information once it has been shared with them. We recommend reviewing their individual privacy policies, where applicable.

Log Data

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect information sent by your browser. This may include:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages visited

  • Date and time of visit

  • Time spent on pages

  • Other analytical data

This information is used to monitor and improve website performance.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Ensure proper website functionality

  • Improve user experience

  • Analyze website traffic and usage

  • Measure the effectiveness of campaigns

We may use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) that collect, monitor, and analyze this information.

You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website.

Data Storage and Processing

Your information is securely stored and processed using:

  • Squarespace (website hosting and form submissions)

  • Google Sheets (internal data management and organization)

We take reasonable steps to ensure that data is handled securely and only accessible to authorized individuals.

Third-Party Service Providers

We may engage trusted third-party service providers to support our operations, including:

  • Website hosting

  • Data storage and management

  • Analytics services

These providers may have access to your information solely for the purpose of performing services on our behalf and are required to handle it securely.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Manage event participation

  • Provide follow-up communications

  • Support reporting and operational needs

After this period, data is securely deleted or anonymized where appropriate.

Your Rights

You may request to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Correct or update your information

  • Request deletion of your data

To make a request, please contact us using the information below.

Children and Student Privacy

Aruba College Fair is intended for students, including minors. We take appropriate steps to handle student information responsibly and encourage involvement from parents or guardians where appropriate.

If you believe that personal information has been provided without proper consent, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

Links to External Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of those websites. We recommend reviewing their policies before providing any personal information.

Security

We use commercially reasonable measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

Contact Us

If you have any questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

arubacollegefairfoundation@gmail.com