Grade A — Highly protective (score 93/100)
Iowa State University uses third-party tracking for advertising and analytics, but provides clear opt-out mechanisms and does not impose forced arbitration or data sale clauses.
Standard educational terms. No forced arbitration. Third-party tracking present.
Using cookies and related technologies, these tools show ads to people who've previously visited our websites or might be interested in our sites based on other sites they've visited.
The university uses third-party tracking to profile your interests and show you targeted advertisements across the web.
Text STOP to stop receiving messages from Iowa State University Office of Admissions
You have a simple, standard way to opt out of mobile text alerts.
You can opt out of these services: Google advertising opt out, Network Advertising Initiative opt out
The university provides clear, accessible links to opt out of third-party tracking and advertising services.
The University, its units, employees, and agents shall not be liable for improper or incorrect use of information obtained through the use of Iowa State websites.
The university attempts to limit its legal responsibility for how information collected on their sites is used.
Last reviewed 2026-08-04 under rubric v3.5.