Privacy Policy
Southern Technical College information request forms require that users provide contact information (such as their name, telephone number, and e-mail address). We use this contact information to send the user additional information about our school. A user’s contact information may also be used by us to contact the user directly.
Users may choose not to receive future mailings or other communications from Southern Technical College at any time. Our site provides users with the opportunity to opt-out of receiving communications from us, by taking one of the following steps.
- You can call the following telephone number: 1-888-224-6684
- You can send email to OptOut@stc.edu
- You can reply STOP to the text message that was received.
Copyright
The information on this web site is protected by copyright laws.
© Southern Technical College. Southern Technical College is a registered trade name owned by Southern Technical Institute, LLC. All rights reserved.
Southern Technical College has developed this web site for users and obtaining information regarding Southern Technical College.
We want to give you factual, useful information regarding Southern Technical College. While we invite you to browse, no information on this web site may be reproduced or modified in any manner without the prior written consent of Southern Technical College.
No Warranties
All information contained on this web site is provided “as is,” without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied. Southern Technical College may add or change the information contained on this web site without notice. Under no circumstances shall Southern Technical College be liable for any errors or omissions in the content of this web site, or for any reliance placed on information obtained through this web site. It is your responsibility to evaluate all aspects of the information or other content available through this web site.
Trademarks
The trademarks and logos displayed on this web site are the property of Southern Technical College or other third parties. You are not permitted to use any of these trademarks without the prior written consent of Southern Technical College, Inc., or the third party. Southern Technical College is a registered trademark of Southern Technical College, Inc.
Privacy
Southern Technical College understands the importance of protecting your privacy when you visit our web sites. For this reason, we would like to specify what information we collect when you visit our site and how we use that information.
Information Collected
Information Collected Automatically
We automatically track information through the use of cookies, including third party cookies. The types of information automatically collected are sent to us by your browser or Internet session each time you visit the site. They are:
- Your browser and the capabilities of that browser.
- Your computer’s operating system
- The referring URL, or the URL you came to our site from.
- General site interaction information.
This information is used primarily to identify ways to make adjustments to our site to better meet the needs of users. It tells us how our site is being found, which pages are viewed most often, and how users interact with the site.
Information Provided by You
In addition to the information collected automatically through the site, our site provides an opportunity to provide personal information through forms to request more information. Southern Technical College does not involuntarily collect your personal information when you use this website. We do not sell personal data.
SMS Terms & Conditions
1- SMS Consent Communication:
The information such as Phone Numbers obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
2- Types of SMS Communications:
If you have consented to receive text messages from Southern Technical College, you may receive messages related to the following:
- Appointment reminders
- Follow-up messages
- Communication between Instructor and Student
- Events around the campuses, closures.
Example: ” Hi Tammie, I have been talking to Tracy about the issues with orientation. Tracy will email you the orientation for Canvas, our learning platform for all of our courses. If you have any questions about how to do anything, please let us know. One of the most important things to remember about online is that you need to complete assignments each week to be counted as present for the week in attendance. I will be one of your instructors plus the program director for the program, please reach out if you need anything. And welcome to Southern Technical College – Micky
Message and Data rates may apply; you can opt out at any time by texting STOP. For assistance text HELP. This is our privacy policy https://www.southerntech.edu/privacy-policy/.”
3- Message Frequency:
Message frequency may vary depending on the type of communication.
4- Potential Fees for SMS Messaging:
Please note that standard message and data rates may apply, depending on your carrier’s pricing plan. These fees may vary if the message is sent domestically or internationally.
5- Opt-In Method:
You may opt-in to receive SMS messages from Southern Technical College in the following ways:
- Verbally, during a conversation
- By submitting an online form via the website
- By filling out a paper form in person
6- Opt-Out Method:
You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time. To do so, simply reply “STOP” to any SMS message you receive. Alternatively, you can contact us directly at 1-888-224-6684 to request removal from our messaging list. You may also email Optout@stc.edu
7- Help:
If you are experiencing any issues, you can reply with the keyword HELP. Or you can get help directly from us by calling 1-888-224-6684
If you do not wish to receive SMS messages, you can choose not to check the SMS consent box on our forms.
Southern Technical College Responsibility
We regard confidential information as an asset that we protect, using information security techniques, against loss and unauthorized access by persons inside and outside our company. Access to your information is limited to employees who need it for purposes stated above.
Your Responsibility
For more information about protecting your privacy, you may wish to visit www.netcoalition.com and www.privacyalliance.org. If you have questions about this policy, please contact us at info@go2southern.edu
The company reserves the right to update this policy from time to time, so you should review this policy frequently.
Agreement
Your use of this site signifies your agreement with Southern Technical College, Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to modify, add, or remove parts of the policy at any time. If we decide to materially change this Privacy Policy, we will post such changes on this page. Please check this page periodically for changes.
Definitions
Cookies
Cookies are small text files that a website can send to your browser for storage on your hard drive. Cookies make your Internet use easier by saving your status and preferences about a website. Most browsers are initially set up to accept cookies, but you can change the setting to refuse them or to be alerted when cookies are being sent. We do not store email addresses or passwords in any cookie we create because of security concerns regarding cookies. Cookie acceptance does not interfere with your ability to interact with our website, although allowing cookies does help streamline many of the possible functions performed on this site. You may read more about cookies at www.cookiecentral.com. Individuals who use the websites need to accept cookies in order to use all of the features and functionality of the websites.
Browser Session
The period of time a browser is in consecutive use. The session begins when the internet browser is opened and ends when the browser is closed.
URL
Uniform Resource Locator. Commonly known as an internet address.