Bastyr University Website Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 10/01/2026
1. Introduction
Bastyr University ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through our compliance with this policy. This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we may collect from you when you visit Bastyr.edu, Educate.bastyr.edu, or any of our affiliated pages, and our practices for maintaining and disclosing that information.
2. Information We Collect
We collect voluntarily provided information (such as name, email, phone number, and academic history) when you fill out forms, as well as automatically collected information (such as IP addresses and browsing behavior) via cookies and tracking technologies.
3. Third-Party Tracking and Advertising
To provide a customized digital experience, Bastyr University utilizes third-party analytics and advertising platforms (including Google Ads, Meta, and HubSpot). These vendors use cookies and web beacons to collect website traffic data and deliver relevant targeted university advertisements.
SMS Data Exemption: Notwithstanding the above, mobile phone numbers collected for SMS consent will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
4. SMS and Automated Text Messaging
If you opt-in to receive text messages from Bastyr University, you consent to receive marketing, informational, and admissions text messages, which may be sent using automated technology.
Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of admission, enrollment, or the purchase of any goods or services.
Standard message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies.
You may opt out at any time by replying "STOP".
Information Sharing: We will not share, sell, or rent your mobile number or SMS consent data to third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.
5. State-Specific Privacy Rights
Depending on your state of residence (including CA, CO, CT, UT, VA), you may have the right to know what data we collect, request deletion of your personal data, or opt-out of the processing of your data for targeted advertising. To exercise these rights, please contact the University directly.
6. Contact Information
To ask questions regarding this privacy policy, contact us at: webteam@bastyr.edu | Bastyr University, 14500 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore, WA 98028.