Bridgerland Technical College cares about user privacy and uses only the information needed to provide requested services. The college safeguards collected data and does not monetize it or improperly share it.

This Privacy Policy Statement is provided by the college in compliance with Utah Code Section 63D-2-103. It has been compiled to ensure those who are concerned with how Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and other user data is used when visiting this website is appropriate. PII includes any information that can be used to identify a specific individual. This Privacy Policy Statement provides a clear understanding of how, in accordance with the college’s website, any user data, including PII, may be collected, used, and protected.

What information is collected?
As appropriate, the user may be asked to enter PII such as name, email address, mailing address, phone number, credit card information, social security number or other details to help with the users’ experience.

When is information collected?
Information is collected when the user registers on this site, places an order, subscribes to a newsletter, responds to a survey or marketing information, surfs the website, fills out a form, enters information on the site, or uses other site features.

How is collected information used?
The college may use collected information --

• to personalize user experience and deliver the type of content and product offerings in which the user is most interested.
• to improve the website in order to better serve its users.
• to improve responses to customer service requests.
• to administer contests, promotions, surveys, or other site features.
• to quickly process transactions.
• to send periodic emails regarding orders or other products and services.

Are cookies used?
Yes, cookies are used. Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to a user’s computer hard drive through a Web browser (if the user allows) that enables the site’s or service provider’s systems to recognize the user’s browser and capture and remember certain information.

What are cookies used for?
Cookies are used to --

• • • help process and remember course/class registrations.
    • understand and save user preferences based on previous or current site activity for future visits in order to provide improved services to users.
    • compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interactions in order to offer better site experiences and tools in the future.

Trusted third-party services that track this information on our behalf may be used.

Can cookies be selected or disabled?
Users can choose to receive computer warnings each time a cookie is being sent, or a user can choose to turn off all cookies. This is done through browser (like Google Chrome) settings. Each browser is a little different. Users may access their browser’s help menu to learn the correct way to modify cookies.

If cookies are disabled, some website features will be disabled. Browsing and some offered services will not function properly.

How is collected information protected?
The website is scanned on a regular basis for security holes and known vulnerabilities in order to make visits to this site as safe as possible. The following security practices are in place:

• Regular malware scanning is used.
• Personal information is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems, and are required to keep the information confidential. In addition, all sensitive/credit information supplied is encrypted via secured technologies.
• A variety of security measures are in place to maintain the safety of personal information when a user places an order, or enters, submits, or accesses information.
• All transactions are processed through a gateway provider and are not stored or processed on college servers.

How does the college handle Do Not Track signals?
The college honors Do Not Track (DNT) signals and does not track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a DNT browser mechanism is in place.

Is user data (including PII) shared with third parties?
The college does not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer PII to outside parties. This does not include website hosting partners and other parties who assist the college in operating the website, conducting business, or serving users, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. The college may release information when it’s release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce site policies, or protect the college’s or others’ rights, property, or safety.

Occasionally, at the discretion of the college, the college may include or offer third-party products or services on the website. These third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. Therefore, the college has no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, the college seeks to protect the integrity of this site and welcomes any feedback about these sites.

Does the college share cookies with third party ad services?
The college uses Google AdSense services on this website. Google’s use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to users based on previous visits to this site and other sites on the Internet. Users may opt-out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting Google’s ad and content network privacy policy.

The college together with third-party vendors, (such as Google) use first-party cookies (such as the Google Analytics cookies) and third-party cookies (such as the DoubleClick cookie) or other third-party identifiers to compile data regarding user interactions with ad impressions and other ad service functions as they relate to this website.

Users can set preferences for how Google advertises to them using the Google ad settings.

How else are users protected and what are their rights?
These resources offer additional protections and may be useful in learning more about user privacy rights:

California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)
CalOPPA is the first state law in the nation to require commercial websites and online services to post a privacy policy. The law’s reach stretches well beyond California to require a person or company in the United States (and conceivably the world) that operates websites collecting PII from California consumers to post a conspicuous privacy policy on its website stating exactly the information being collected and those individuals with whom it is being shared, and to comply with this policy.

The college complies with CalOPPA and agrees to the following:

• • Users can visit the college website anonymously.
  • Once this Privacy Policy Statement is created, a link to it will be added to the colleges website homepage or at a minimum on the first significant page after entering the website, and will be appropriately maintained thereafter.
  • The college’s Privacy Policy Statement link will include the word ‘Privacy’ and can be easily be found on the page specified above.
  • Users will be notified of any Privacy Policy Statement change on the Privacy Policy Statement webpage.
  • Users are able to change their personal information by logging into their my.btech.edu account.

Children Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
When it comes to the collection of personal information from children under 13, COPPA puts parents in control. The Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency, enforces the COPPA Rule, which spells out what operators of websites and online services must do to protect children’s privacy and safety online. The college does not specifically market to children under 13.

Fair Information Practices Principles (FIPPs)
FIPPs form the backbone of privacy law in the United States and the concepts they include have played a significant role in the development of data protection laws around the globe. FIPPs provide a framework of principles for balancing the need for privacy with public policy interests. Understanding FIPPs and how they should be implemented is critical to comply with the various privacy laws that protect personal information.

In order to be in line with FIPPs, should a data breach occur, the college will notify users via in-site notification within 1 business day.

Individual right to redress
The college agrees to the individual redress principle, which states that individuals have a right to pursue legally enforceable rights against data collectors and processors who fail to adhere to the law. This principle recognizes not only that individuals have enforceable rights against data users, but also that individuals have recourse to courts or government agencies to investigate and/or prosecute non-compliance by data processors.

Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act (CAN SPAM Act) and use of messaging
The CAN-SPAM Act is a law that dictates a range of requirements for emails and other messages from commercial entities, like businesses, marketers, and nonprofit organizations. Emails subject to the law must follow rules regarding subject lines, disclosures, and headers. Further, the law establishes the right of recipients to request removal from email lists.

The college collects email address information primarily to communicate with users regarding business-related matters. Emails can be transactional, informational, or instructional in nature.

The college may also use email information to send marketing materials to its users.  A user may unsubscribe from receiving future emails at any time by emailing the college at unsubscribe@btech.edu. Users will be promptly removed from marketing correspondence once a request to unsubscribe is received.

In review: Bridgerland Technical College wants users to feel comfortable using their services and to know that user privacy is respected and protected. More information on privacy and record management practices is available on the Plans, Policies, & Procedures webpage of this website: https://btech.edu/about-us/policies-2/.

The college welcomes feedback about this notice, which is reviewed annually.

Site operator and contact information
Bridgerland Technical College operates this website. Any questions or concerns regarding the website or this Privacy Policy Statement, may be directed to:

Bridgerland Technical College
1301 North 600 West
Logan, UT 84321
(435)753-6780
studentservices@btech.edu

Last revision: April 2024