Effective Date: 11/01/2024
This Privacy Policy outlines how the Wharton County Sheriff’s Office (hereinafter referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website, https://training.whartonso.com (the “Site”).
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following personal information from users:
- Full Name
- Phone Number
- Agency of Employment
- Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Personal ID Number (PID)
- Email Address
- TCOLE License Types Held
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Accurately report training information.
- Send notifications regarding registration, cancellations, and information about classes being offered.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site does not use tracking cookies or other tracking technologies.
Only cookies storing essential information integral to site-operation are employed.
4. Information Sharing
We share user information only with visiting instructors as requested for the purposes of statistics and accurate reporting of training hours.
5. User Rights
Users have the following rights regarding their personal information:
- Access: You may request a complete copy of your data at any time, and we will provide it within 14 business days.
- Deletion: You may request that your account and data be deleted at any time; such requests will be fulfilled within 14 business days.
- Profile Updates: You may update your profile information online at your convenience.
6. Data Security
We employ salted encryption to protect your personal information. Direct access to user data is restricted to two members of the Wharton County Sheriff’s Office, and is granted on an as-needed basis only.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for, nor applicable to, anyone under the age of 18.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on the privacy policy page of our website (https://training.whartonso.com/privacy-policy).
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact: Webmaster: Ty Grahmann
Email: ty.grahmann@co.wharton.tx.us