Privacy Policy
We are committed to maintaining your privacy. This policy addresses the collection, security and access to information that may be obtained through the use of any of our sites.
Information Collected
As part of standard internet practice we may collect the following
information when you visit our sites:
- Your domain name; for example, "xcompany.com" if you use a private internet access account, or "yourschool.edu", if you are connecting from a university domain;
- Your IP address, a number automatically assigned to your computer when you are using the internet;
- The type of browser and operating system used to access our site;
- The Internet address of the Web site from which you linked directly to our site;
- The pages you visit within our site; and
- The links made to other Web sites through this site.
This information is collected for statistical analysis using standard
third-party software programs to create summary statistics. The statistics are
used for the purpose of determining what information is of most and least
interest to all visitors and identifying system performance or problem areas.
This information is not collected for commercial marketing purposes. Our
company does not sell information collected online.
Any personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide will be
collected. Personally identifiable information may include an email
address or any other information you submit via a Web site when completing an
application, form, or survey online.
The information collected, whether or not personally identifiable, is not
limited to text characters and may include audio, video and other graphic
formats you send us. Information is retained in accordance with existing
laws and other Commonwealth policies.
Public Disclosure
We do not disclose any personally identifiable information collected online
except where you have given us permission. Visitors should be aware that information collected by
us
on our Web sites may be subject to examination and inspection.
Access to User Profiles
Any personally identifiable information you enter in a user profile
will be open and accessible to you for review and modification.
Choice
You may decline participation in any activity that asks for information (i.e.,
surveys or emails). Your choice to not participate will have no effect on your
ability to view information on the web site.
Cookies
We may customize your browsing experience by using "cookies" to store a randomly
generated identifying tag on your computer. (Cookies are simple text files
stored by your Web browser and they provide a method of distinguishing among
visitors to the Web sites.) You can refuse the cookie or delete the cookie file
from your computer at any time by using any one of a number of widely available
methods.
Our policy concerning this web site does not allow for the use of persistent
cookies. Cookies created on your computer by using our Web sites do not contain
personally identifiable information and do not compromise your privacy or
security.
Security
As part of our continuing commitment to the security of electronic content as
well as the electronic transmission of information, we have taken steps to
safeguard the submission of information by implementing detailed technology and
security policies. In certain instances, you may receive or create a password to
access or submit personal information. You should not divulge your password to
anyone. We will never ask you for your password in an unsolicited phone call or
e-mail. When you are finished with sites that are password protected, you
should exit the page.
Link Disclaimer
We may provide links to government agencies and other organizations. A link
does not constitute an endorsement of content, viewpoint, policies, products or
services of that Web site.
Once you link to another Web site not maintained by us, you are subject to the
terms and conditions of that Web site, including but not limited to its privacy
policy.
Information Disclaimer
Information provided on our Web sites is intended to allow the public immediate
access to public information. While all attempts are made to provide accurate,
current and reliable information we recognize the possibility of human and/or
mechanical error. Therefore, our company, its employees, officers and agencies
expressly deny any warranty of the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any
information published by this system and shall not be held liable for any losses
caused by reliance upon the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of such
information. Any person who relies upon such information obtained from this
system does so at his or her own risk.
