Privacy Policy

Manhattan Area Technical College ("Manhattan Tech", “we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal data when you interact with our website (www.manhattantech.edu) and other online services. It also explains your rights and choices regarding your personal information.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you fill out forms, apply for admission, register for classes or events, contact us, or otherwise submit information, we may collect:

• Contact Information: Name, mailing/residential address, email address, telephone and mobile numbers
• Identifiers: Social Security Number
• Financial Information: Payment or billing details (e.g., credit/debit card information)
• Other Information: Responses to surveys, requests, or other voluntary submissions

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website or use our services, we may automatically collect:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time and date of visit, referring site, search queries
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, ISP domain name, log files
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Including web beacons and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

Children’s Information

Our website and services are primarily intended for individuals aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 unless required for specific educational programs, and only with verifiable parental consent, in accordance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide requested services
• Process applications, enrollment, financial aid, employment, and other administrative functions
• Send information about programs, deadlines, events, and student services
• Communicate via email, phone, or SMS (with appropriate consent)
• Enhance and personalize your website experience
• Improve our website, services, and content
• Maintain security and prevent fraud or unauthorized access
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

Text Messaging / SMS Communications Consent

By providing a mobile number, you consent to receive text messages and automated communications from MATC related to admissions, registration, events, student services, deadlines, and other college-related operations. Standard message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out at any time by replying “STOP” or following opt-out instructions in any message.

MATC complies with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). For marketing or promotional messages, we will obtain prior express written consent. Informational or operational messages may require lower levels of consent, but we will ensure full compliance.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve user experience (e.g., remembering preferences, keeping users logged in)
• Analyze website usage and performance
• Enhance website functionality

Some cookies may be set by third-party providers. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share or disclose information:

• With vendors or contractors performing services on our behalf (e.g., payment processing, IT, analytics) under confidentiality obligations
• When required by law or in response to lawful requests (e.g., subpoenas, court orders)
• To protect the safety, security, or rights of Manhattan Tech, its students, staff, or property
• To comply with regulatory, accreditation, or government oversight requirements

International Transfers & GDPR

If you access our site from outside the United States, including the European Union (EU), your data may be transferred to and stored in the U.S., which may have different data protection laws.

If you are located in the EU at the time of data collection, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to request deletion or restrict processing (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Right to object to certain uses of your data
• Right to data portability (where applicable)

Access, Correction, and Deletion

You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of personal information (subject to applicable laws and retention policies)
• Object to certain types of data processing

Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to respecting it while at the same time adhering to any legal obligations we may have related to your information. You may exercise the rights described above by contacting us. Please include your name, contact information, and specify the nature of your request. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days. In order for your request to be considered, you must identify the law or regulation you believe justifies your request, and you must identify your affiliation with Manhattan Tech (student, employee, applicant for employment, etc.). Please keep in mind that if you choose to request that Manhattan Tech erase your personal information, the College may be unable to effectively offer you certain educational services, communicate with you or allow you to participate in certain College activities if your information is needed to provide those services or activities.

Note: Certain records may be retained due to legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations (e.g., educational records, financial aid documentation).

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal data as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, and to meet operational, legal, regulatory, and archival requirements. Data is securely deleted or anonymized in accordance with MATC’s record retention policy and applicable law.

Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement periodically. If material changes are made (e.g., affecting how personal data is collected, used, or shared), we will provide notice via our website or email and update the “Last Revised Date” below.

Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or privacy-related requests, please contact Manhattan Area Technical College:
Address: 3136 Dickens Ave, Manhattan, KS 66503
Phone: 785-587-2800

Last Revised Date: September 15, 2025