This privacy policy outlines the practices of Western Community College regarding the collection, use, and sharing of personal information collected through our website. It applies solely to information gathered via this site and informs you of the following:
Information Collected: We collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide through cookie consent, emails, forms, or other direct contacts. This may include your name, email address, and any other relevant details. We will not sell or rent this information to anyone.
Use of Information: We will use your information to respond to your inquiries or fulfill requests. Unless you request otherwise, we may contact you via email to inform you about new programs, services, or changes to our privacy policy.
Information Collection for Analytics and Advertising
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies for measurement services like Google Analytics. These technologies help us analyze user activity to improve website functionality and user experience. We may also use cookies to gather information about your preferences, such as browser type and language settings.
Opting Out of Tracking
You can opt to block cookies through your browser settings, allowing you to manage cookie preferences individually. If you delete cookies without blocking third-party cookies, we may reinstall them during your next visit.
Your Access to and Control Over Information
- You have the right to opt out of future contacts at any time. You can request the following by contacting us via the email or phone number provided on our website:
- Access to any data we have about you.
- Changes or corrections to your data.
- Deletion of your data.
- Any concerns regarding our data usage.
Security
We take the protection of your information seriously. Sensitive data submitted through our website is encrypted and transmitted securely. Look for a closed lock icon in your browser or “https” in the address bar for confirmation of a secure connection. Offline, only authorized employees with specific roles have access to your personally identifiable information.
Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically, and all changes will be posted on this page. If you believe we are not adhering to this policy, please contact us immediately at info@wcc.ca