Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

HPU's Privacy Policy

Howard Payne University (HPU) values your privacy. This policy applies to the HPU website and the data collection and usage by the University. By using the HPU website, you consent to the data collection and usage.   HPU collects personal information, such as your e-mail address, name, home address or telephone number from forms on the website for events including camps, applications and event registrations. Anonymous demographic information is also collected by HPU. There is also information such as your IP address, browser type, and access times that is collected. We employ the use of third-party vendors. Our site uses cookies to enhance functionality, analyze site usage and improve user experience. The cookies do not track personal information, unless you have provided it through a form or direct information. If you have questions, please contact communications@hputx.edu. This policy may be updated as needed and a new date will be provided.

(Updated January 16, 2026)

For Users of the Howard Payne University Messaging Service

  1. The Messaging Service used by Howard Payne University engages with prospective students, parents and university donors both on-site and off-site at Howard Payne University in Texas. The purpose of this Messaging Service is to send promotional and personalized marketing text (e.g., SMS and MMS) messages to university donors and to provide Frequency Asked Questions information to prospective students and parents.
  1. You can cancel the SMS service at any time. Just text “STOP” to the 10-digit long code. After you send the SMS message “STOP” to us, we will send you an SMS message to confirm that you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us. You acknowledge that our text message platform may not recognize and respond to unsubscribe requests that does not include the “STOP” command and agree that Howard Payne University and its service providers will have no liability for failing to honor such requests. If you want to join again, just sign up as you did the first time and we will start sending SMS messages to you again.
  1. If you are experiencing issues with the Messaging Service you can reply with the keyword HELP for more assistance, or you can get help directly at {support email address or toll-free number}.
  1. As always, message and data rates may apply for any messages sent to you from us and to us from you. Messaging frequency varies. Howard Payne University reserves the right to alter the frequency of messages sent at any time, so as to increase or decrease the total number of sent messages. Not all mobile devices or handsets may be supported and our messages may not be deliverable in all areas. Howard Payne University, its service providers and mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. If you have any questions about your text plan or data plan, it is best to contact your wireless provider.