Privacy Statement

This privacy statement (“Privacy Statement”) is applicable to the information made available, the information collected, and the services offered by 鶹ԭ Community College (“鶹ԭ”) directly  through the pages comprising 鶹ԭ’s official website (the “Website”) ().  By using 鶹ԭ’s Website, you agree to this Privacy Statement.  

鶹ԭ’s Website includes links to websites of unaffiliated, private third parties.   鶹ԭ is not responsible for the content, data collection, or data protection practices of such third-party websites.  鶹ԭ’s Privacy Statement does not apply to such third-party websites and users access such websites at their own risk.   

鶹ԭ is dedicated to promoting privacy awareness and compliance.   This Privacy Statement explains what personal data the Website collects, how it is used, shared, and protected, and how you can obtain further information concerning privacy at 鶹ԭ.  鶹ԭ will periodically update this Privacy Statement to address new laws, technologies, and information security practices.  

What Personal Data Does 鶹ԭ’s Website Collect

In order to protect your privacy, 鶹ԭ follows the following principles in operating the Website.  The Website does not:

  • collect more personal data than is necessary;
  • use your personal data for purposes other than those specified;
  • keep your personal data if it is no longer needed; or
  • share your personal data with unaffiliated third parties for marketing purposes.

Except for (1) internet protocol (IP) addresses, (2) certain non-personal information (e.g., the date and time of your visit, the pages you viewed, the region or general location where your computer or device is accessing the Website, the web browser and system used to access the Website, any search terms used and a history of the pages you view), and (3) the use of “cookies,” as described below, the Website does not collect your personal data if you simply visit 鶹ԭ’s Website.  It only collects your personal data when you voluntarily provide it, such as by completing a form, requesting information, placing an order, making a payment, or otherwise transacting business with 鶹ԭ.  Depending on the subject matter of your transaction, the Website may collect such information as your name, address, phone number, email address, banking information, and preferred method of communicating.  The Website may collect more extensive personal if you are seeking specific services from 鶹ԭ, such as registering for classes.

鶹ԭ’s Use of Cookies

鶹ԭ’s Website uses a standard technology called cookies. A cookie is a small text file that 鶹ԭ stores on your computer or mobile device when you visit the Website. Cookies facilitate your use of the Website and permit 鶹ԭ to perform system analytics that help 鶹ԭ to improve the site so that it works more effectively.   Cookies that perform such tasks, such as determining the number of visitors who looked at a specific web page during a given time period, are known as performance cookies.  Portions of 鶹ԭ’s Website may use Google Analytics, which also employs cookies to analyze how users use the site for the analysis of site usage and to enhance the user experience.

While 鶹ԭ’s Website uses performance cookies, it does not use marketing cookies, which collect your personal information for profiling purposes and the subsequent sending of targeted advertising and content from a third party for unrelated purposes.  You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser.  If you do so, you may be unable to use the full functionality of the Website.

Purposes for Which 鶹ԭ Collects Personal Data

鶹ԭ’s Website collects personal data in connection with certain operational purposes. These purposes include, for example: student admissions; class registration; staff and faculty job applications; student housing agreements; and communicating with Website users.

鶹ԭ Efforts to Safeguard Personal Data

鶹ԭ actively works to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction through appropriate technical measures.   鶹ԭ has put in place a number of policies intended to structurally reduce the risk of data breaches and unauthorized disclosures of personal data, including the following:

  • Data Classification Policy
  • 鶹ԭ Protected and 鶹ԭ Sensitive Data Identification Policy
  • Electronic Security of 鶹ԭ Protected & 鶹ԭ Sensitive Data Policy
  • Physical Security of 鶹ԭ Protected and 鶹ԭ Sensitive Data Policy
  • Disposal of 鶹ԭ Protected and 鶹ԭ Sensitive Data Policy
  • Encryption Policy
  • Personal Information Protection Compliance Review Protocol
  • Data Breach Response Policy
  • Secure Deletion Procedure

Children's Privacy

Although 鶹ԭ’s Website is not directed at children under the age of 13, 鶹ԭ seeks to fully comply with COPPA.  While 鶹ԭ cannot always determine with certainty the age of a Website user, the Website does not request, seek or intentionally collect personal information from children under the age of 13.  If 鶹ԭ acquires actual knowledge that it has received such information, it will delete it. If in the future 鶹ԭ should seek to collect information from children under the age of 13, it will comply with COPPA’s parental “direct notice” and consent requirements in advance of collecting such information.   A parent concerned over a child’s possible use of 鶹ԭ’s Website can contact 鶹ԭ's CIO at cio@westernwyoming.edu

Additional GDPR Privacy Notice for EU Residents

If you are accessing 鶹ԭ’s Website and are a person located in the European Union (“EU”), a European Economic Area member state, or Switzerland, please see 鶹ԭ’s separate privacy notice pursuant to (EU) 2016/679, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which is available on 鶹ԭ's Policies and Procedures page.

Contacting 鶹ԭ Regarding Privacy Statement Questions and Concerns

If you have any questions about 鶹ԭ’s Privacy Statement, please contact:

Chief Information Officer

鶹ԭ Community College

2500 College Dr.

Rock Springs, WY 82901

Phone: (307) 382-1896

cio@westernwyoming.edu