Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 12, 2026

General Wingate Polytechnic College ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our students, staff, applicants, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website or interact with our services. By accessing our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal identification information — name, email address, phone number, and other details you provide through our application, contact, or vacancy application forms.
• Academic information — admission-related details submitted by applicants.
• Usage data — information about how you interact with our website, such as pages visited, browser type, and device information.
• Cookies and similar technologies — small files stored on your device to improve site functionality and your browsing experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To process admission applications and evaluate eligibility for our programs.
• To respond to enquiries and provide information about our college and programs.
• To process and review job and vacancy applications from prospective employees.
• To improve our website, services, and user experience.
• To comply with legal, regulatory, and academic obligations.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Access to personal data is restricted to authorised college personnel who need it to perform their duties.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information only when necessary to operate our services, with trusted partners who agree to keep it confidential, or when required by law or our academic governing authorities.

5. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyse site traffic. You can instruct your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Some parts of the website may not function properly without cookies.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external site you visit.

7. Your Rights

• The right to access the personal information we hold about you.
• The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• The right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
• The right to withdraw consent for processing where consent is the legal basis.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at: