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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

The University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice (“Penn SP2,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit sp2.upenn.edu and its subdomains. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with its terms, please discontinue use of the site.This policy supplements the broader University of Pennsylvania Privacy Policy, which governs the use of personal information across all Penn digital properties.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily submit through our website, including:

  • Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address submitted through contact or inquiry forms
  • Application materials submitted through our admissions portal
  • Communications sent to our admissions or financial aid offices
  • Event registrations and information session sign-ups

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  • IP address and general geographic location
  • Browser type and version, operating system, and device type
  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths
  • Referring URLs (the site you came from before visiting ours)
  • Date and time of each visit

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and provide information about our programs
  • Process and evaluate admissions applications
  • Send you information about events, deadlines, and SP2 news (where you have opted in)
  • Improve the design, content, and usability of our website
  • Analyze website traffic and measure the effectiveness of our communications
  • Comply with legal obligations and University policies
  • Protect the security and integrity of our systems

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize returning visitors and understand how our site is used.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential cookies: Required for core site functionality. Cannot be disabled.
  • Analytics cookies: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This data is aggregated and anonymized. You can opt out via Google Analytics Opt-out(opens in a new tab).
  • Functional cookies: Remember your preferences to improve your experience on return visits.

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain areas of our website.

4. Third-Party Services

Our website may include links to or integrations with third-party services, including:

Penn SP2 is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before interacting with those services.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

  • Within the University: We share information with other University of Pennsylvania offices (e.g., Office of University Admissions, Student Financial Services) as necessary to support your enrollment and student experience.
  • Service providers: We work with vendors who provide services on our behalf (e.g., email platforms, event management tools). These vendors are contractually bound to protect your information.
  • Legal requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of the University, our community, or the public.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by University records retention schedules and applicable law. Admissions inquiry data is typically retained for [VERIFY: retention period] from the date of last contact. Accepted applicants’ records are retained per the University’s student records policy.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • The right to access the personal information we hold about you
  • The right to request correction of inaccurate information
  • The right to request deletion of your information (subject to legal and University retention requirements)
  • The right to opt out of marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in the Contact Us section below.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

If you believe your information has been compromised, please contact us immediately at sp2info@sp2.upenn.edu.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at sp2info@sp2.upenn.edu.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will post the revised policy on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:Penn SP2 — School of Social Policy & Practice
Caster Building
3701 Locust Walk
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Email: sp2info@sp2.upenn.edu
Phone: (215) 573-8888

For broader University privacy concerns, contact the University of Pennsylvania Privacy Office(opens in a new tab).