LeTourneau University respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information you choose to share with us through our website and digital communications. We recognize that your personal details shared via our web site are a valuable trust and commit that the information received via our web site will only be used to promote our mission and to provide appropriate services to you.
Information You Provide
We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it, such as by completing a form, registering for an event, submitting an application, or completing an online transaction. Information collected may include contact information, demographic details, and other information relevant to providing University services.
Use of Information
Our use of information is in some cases governed by (and complies with) federal and Texas state privacy and Freedom of Information laws, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Information collected through University websites is used to support the University’s educational mission, provide requested services, improve website functionality, and communicate relevant information. LeTourneau University does not sell or rent personal information. Limited access may be provided to trusted service providers solely to perform services on our behalf.
Mobile & Text Messaging
LeTourneau University may collect your mobile phone number to provide administrative updates, campus alerts, and information related to University services. Text messaging consent and opt‑in data are not shared with third parties except as required by law. Message frequency varies, and standard messaging and data rates may apply. You may opt out of text communications at any time by replying “STOP” to any message.
Cookies & Website Analytics
LeTourneau University uses session and persistent cookies to operate websites, remember preferences, and understand website usage.
Session Cookies allow us to track variables within a particular visit to the web site. Session cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser or when you have not loaded a page from our web site within a set timeframe.
Persistent Cookies allow us to track variables across multiple visits to the web site. We use persistent cookies to allow you to customize the Web site to your preferences, or to recognize you as a repeat visitor to our site. Our vendor partners may also use persistent cookies to select ads for you based on your interactions with our web site.
In no case are cookies linked to personally identifiable information that is transmitted to us. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function as intended.
Our web server keeps a log of every request. The information stored includes your IP (network) address, the date and time of the request, the file requested, any error codes generated, and (if provided by your browser) the link you clicked on most recently, which includes any search terms you might have used at a search engine to find us and your browser's name and version. Except in areas of the site that require a login, there is no way of linking log entries to any personally-identifiable information.
Financial Transactions
Online financial transactions are processed using secure, industry‑standard encryption. Credit card numbers are not stored on University systems, and systems are regularly reviewed for PCI‑DSS compliance.
Security
The University employs reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information collected through this website.
Your Choices
You may request to update or correct your information or adjust communication preferences by contacting:
privacy@letu.edu
(903) 233‑3000
PO Box 7001, Longview, TX 75607
Updates
This policy may be updated periodically. The most current version will be available on the University website.
Current revision date: 10 April 2026
