Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 3, 2026

Introduction

Western Technical College (“WTC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information obtained through www.westerntech.edu (“Website”). It applies to personal information collected via our Website and, where noted, to our subsequent use of that information within our admissions and student services processes.

Collection of Personal Information / Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

Submit an inquiry form
Request program information
Schedule an appointment
Apply for admission
Sign up for communications
Participate in events or promotions

Personal Information may include:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address (including zip code)
Program Interest
Any other information you voluntarily provide

We may also collect certain information automatically when you visit our Website, such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on the Website, and referring website. This information is used to improve website functionality and performance.

How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information to:

- - Respond to inquiries
  - Provide admissions and enrollment information
  - Process applications
  - Schedule appointments
  - Provide updates about programs and start dates
  - Send marketing and promotional communications (where permitted by law and based on your consent)
  - Improve our website and outreach efforts
  - Comply with legal obligations and enforce our agreements

We do not sell personal information. We also do not ‘sell’ or ‘share’ personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising as defined under applicable state privacy laws.

SMS, RCS, MMS & Call Communications

If you provide your phone number and opt in through our website forms or other written consent mechanisms, you agree to receive calls, SMS, RCS, and MMS messages from Western Technical College regarding your inquiry, educational programs, and admission updates. These communications may include automated or prerecorded messages.

Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.

Consent to receive communications is not required as a condition of enrollment.

You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP. For assistance, reply HELP.

Mobile phone numbers and opt-in data collected for messaging purposes are not sold, rented, or shared with third parties for their independent marketing purposes. Messaging data may be shared only with trusted service providers who assist in delivering communications on our behalf and who operate under confidentiality obligations.

Third-Party Service Providers

We may work with trusted third-party vendors to support website hosting, CRM systems, marketing services, SMS delivery platforms, analytics services, and admissions processing. These vendors may only use personal information to perform services on our behalf and operate under confidentiality agreements.

Data Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or alteration. However, no online transmission is fully secure.

Contact Information
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your Personal Information, please contact:
Western Technical College
9624 Plaza Circle / El Paso TX/ 79927
(915) 532-3737

Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date. Continued use of our Website after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.