Cookies and Privacy

Sandwell College does not identify users of this site and does not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information about you.

On certain key pages we are using cookies though. That is because we use Google Analytics, to help us to count the number of people that visit our website and to analyse how they use it (for example: we can determine which pages on our site are the most popular ones, and what courses people might be searching for).

The information generated by the cookies about your use of our website (including your IP address) is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google uses this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of our website, compiling reports on website activity and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf. Google undertakes not to associate your IP address with any other data held by Google.

More details about Google Analytics’ Privacy policy can be found on their Privacy page.

Controlling and Deleting Cookies

If you wish to restrict or block the cookies from the Sandwell College website, or indeed any other website, you can do this through your browser settings. The Help function within your browser should tell you how.

Alternatively, you may wish to visit www.aboutcookies.org which contains comprehensive information on how to do this on a wide variety of browsers.

You will also find details on how to delete cookies from your computer as well as more general information about controlling cookies.

For information on how to do this on the browser of your mobile phone you will need to refer to your handset manual.

More About Cookies

To learn more about blocking, deleting and controlling cookies you may wish to visit www.aboutcookies.org which contains comprehensive information on how to do this on a wide variety of browsers.

Tribal Engage Privacy Policy

Our College is a mobile application provided by Tribal Group Limited (the “data processor”) on behalf of Sandwell College (the “Data Controller”). The app allows students and staff to access information and services including timetables.

We process personal data through the app in accordance with this Privacy Policy. The categories of personal data processed through the app may include account information, contact details, device information, usage information, and information necessary to provide the services available through the app.

Information is shared only with authorised personnel and approved service providers where necessary to operate the service. Data is retained in accordance with our retention schedule. You have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to request access, rectification and, in certain circumstances, erasure.

For further information regarding how your personal data is used, your rights, please contact the Data Protection Officer by emailing [email protected]