Privacy Policy
Pittsburgh Technical College (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects the privacy of those who visit the www.ptcollege.edu website (“Website”) and additional website properties such as scholarship or event websites owned by Pittsburgh Technical College. Pittsburgh Technical College will do what is reasonable to protect everyone’s privacy, but cannot guarantee security against unauthorized users or other issues outside of Pittsburgh Technical College’s control. We are not responsible for security of information sent to us over the Internet. Please take time to review our policy, understand how you might be affected, and make an informed decision as to what type of information you are willing to provide.
Privacy Policy last updated November 27, 2018.
This Privacy Policy is provided to explain the online information practices of Pittsburgh Technical College and the choices users can make about the way personally identifiable information is collected, used, and shared. By using the Website, you agree that we can collect, use, or share any information collected from you in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
PRIVACY POLICY CHANGES
This policy may change from time to time. We reserve the right to make changes without notice. Your continued use of the Website after any changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION
Pittsburgh Technical College will not transfer, give, or sell personally identifiable information to any outside party or company for use in marketing or soliciting products or services of others. Such information will be used only to support the relationship between the user and Pittsburgh Technical College. Otherwise, Pittsburgh Technical College will maintain the confidentiality of personally identifiable information collected.
CHILDREN 17 YEARS OF AGE AND UNDER
Any person 17 years of age and under must receive his/her parent’s or guardian’s permission to send personally identifiable information to Pittsburgh Technical College over the Internet. It should be noted that Pittsburgh Technical College is not liable for any damages whatsoever related to an underage user and/or that user’s parent or guardian if the user is untruthful about his/her age, birthdate, or high school graduation year.
Any information collected by Pittsburgh Technical College from children 17 years of age and under is used only for the purpose of delivering the requested service/materials/information.
OTHER PRIVACY ISSUES FOR CHILDREN
This Website is not directed at, marketed to, or intended for, children under 13 years of age. Pittsburgh Technical College does not knowingly collect any information, including personally identifiable information, from children under 13 years of age. Parents and guardians are asked to submit any necessary requests, on behalf of minors, to Pittsburgh Technical College.
INTERNATIONAL USERS
If you provide information to Pittsburgh Technical College from outside of the United States, you do so at your own risk. If you are outside of the United States, you are responsible for complying with any local laws regarding use of the Website and data collection. Please note that by providing any information through the Website, you consent to have such information transmitted to and processed in the United States.
COOKIE POLICY AND INFORMATION COLLECTED AUTOMATICALLY
Pittsburgh Technical College may collect information gathered automatically by the Internet browser, some operating systems, and via the domain name of the website that linked a particular user to the Website. When a user views the Website, information may be stored on that user’s computer. This information, commonly identified by the name “cookies,” allows Pittsburgh Technical College to customize the Website or advertisements to better match the interests and preferences of our Website visitors.
The Website uses cookies and other tracking technologies to assist with navigation, analyze your use of our Website, and assist with our promotional and marketing efforts. Pittsburgh Technical college reserves the right to use third-party remarketing and advertising technologies.
OPTING OUT
With most Internet browsers, users can block, receive a warning, or erase all “cookies” from his/her hard drive. The following links are provided for your convenience. The exact procedure for erasing or opting out of cookies depends on which browser you are using. Pittsburgh Technical College is not responsible for a user’s browser settings. Internet Explorer | Firefox | Google Chrome | Safari
To opt out of Google Analytics Advertising Features, please use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES
Any links that may be provided to third-party websites on the Website are provided solely as a convenience to Website visitors. If a visitor uses these links, he/she will leave the Website. Pittsburgh Technical College does not control or assume responsibility for the content or privacy policies of any third party websites. If a user decides to access a third-party website linked to the Website, he/she does so at his/her own risk. By including third-party links on the Website, Pittsburgh Technical College does not specifically endorse those links or the resulting content.
PTC Mobile SMS Terms of Service
Text messaging, also known as SMS, is one of the methods PTC uses to communicate with prospective and existing students. Authorized college officials can relay information about admissions and academic requirements or deadlines, cancellations, closures, registration information, financial aid, and other matters that are time sensitive and necessary for student success at PTC. Additionally, individual faculty, staff, coaches, advisors, or other PTC employees may participate in text messaging with students or groups for college-related communication.
Your opt-in will be collected via various forms throughout the admissions process.
You can cancel the SMS service at any time. Just text STOP. 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 the PTC messaging service. If you want to join again, just sign up as you did the first time, or reply START to the last message you received, and we will start sending SMS messages to you again.
If you are experiencing issues with the messaging program you can reply with the keyword HELP for more assistance.
No purchase is required to receive text messages from PTC, and we do not charge to receive them. However, standard message and data rates may apply for any messages sent to you from us and to us from you. Please note that cell phone carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can expect to receive 5 messages per week or less. If you have any questions about your text plan or data plan, it is best to contact your wireless provider.
CONTACT Pittsburgh Technical College
Anyone having questions regarding this Privacy Policy, or anyone wanting to have personally identifiable information reviewed, modified, or deleted from Pittsburgh Technical College’s records, should contact Pittsburgh Technical College at 1111 McKee Road, Oakdale, PA 15071.