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Privacy
Notice Information
Thank
you for visiting Invasive Species in Puget Sound (ISIPS)
and reviewing our Privacy Notice. This notice addresses
collection, use and security of and access to information
that may be obtained through use of ISIPS. This notice
covers the following topics:
Information
Collected and How it is Used
If
you do nothing during your visit to ISIPS but browse
or download information, we automatically collect and
store the following information about your visit:
- The type of browser and operating
system you used;
- The date and time you visited this
site;
- The web pages or services you accessed
at this site;
The
information we automatically collect or store is used
to improve the content of our web services and to help
us understand how people are using our services. ISIPS
analyzes our web site logs to continually improve the
value of the materials available on our site. Our web
site logs are not personally identifiable, and we make
no attempt to link them with the individuals that browse
ISIPS.
If
during your visit to ISIPS you participate in a survey
or send an email, the following additional information
will be collected:
- The email address and contents of
the email; and
- Information volunteered in response
to a survey.
The
information collected is not limited to text characters
and may include audio, video, and graphic information
formats you send us. The information is retained in
accordance with Chapter 40.14 RCW, Preservation and
Destruction of Public Records.
We
use your email to respond appropriately. This may be
to respond to you, to address issues you identify,
to further improve our web site, or to forward the
email to another agency for appropriate action. Survey
information is used for the purpose designated.
Personal
Information and Choice
"Personal
information" is information about a natural person
that is readily identifiable to that specific individual.
Personal information includes such things as an individual's
name, address, and phone number. A domain name or Internet
Protocol address is not considered personal information.
We
collect no personal information about you unless you
voluntarily participate in an activity that asks for
information (i.e. sending an email or participating
in a survey). If you choose not to participate in these
activities, your choice will in no way effect your
ability to use any other feature of ISIPS.
If
personal information is requested on the web site or
volunteered by the user, state law and the federal
Privacy Act of 1974 may protect it. However, this information
is a public record once you provide it, and may be
subject to public inspection and copying if not protected
by federal or state law.
Users
are cautioned that the collection of personal information
requested from or volunteered by children on-line or
by email will be treated the same as information given
by an adult, and may be subject to public access.
Public Disclosure
In
the State Of Washington, laws exist to ensure that
government is open and that the public has a right
to access appropriate records and information possessed
by state government. At the same time, there are exceptions
to the public's right to access public records that
serve various needs including the privacy of individuals.
Exceptions are provided by both state and federal laws.
All
information collected at this site becomes public records
that may be subject to inspection and copying by the
public, unless an exemption in law exists. RCW
42.17. 260(1) states that
Each agency, in accordance with published rules, shall make available
for public inspection and copying all public records,
unless the record falls within the specific exemptions
of subsection (6) of this section [RCW 42.17.260(6)],
RCW 42.17.310, 42.17.315, or other statute which exempts
or prohibits disclosure of specific information or
records. To the extent required to prevent an unreasonable
invasion of personal privacy interests protected by
RCW 42.17.310 and 42.17.315, an agency shall delete
identifying details in a manner consistent with RCW
42.17.310 and 42.17.315 when it makes available or
publishes any public record; however, in each case,
the justification for the deletion shall be explained
fully in writing.
In
the event of a conflict between this Privacy Notice
and the Public Records Act or other law governing the
disclosure of records, the Public Records Act or other
applicable law will control.
Access and Correction
of Personal Information
You
can review any personal information we collect about
you. You may recommend changes to your personal information
you believe in error by submitting a written request
that credibly shows the error. If you believe that
your personal information is being used for a purpose
other than what was intended when submitted, you may
contact us. In all cases, we will take reasonable steps
to verify your identity before granting access or making
corrections. See Contact Information section.
Security
The
Department of Information Services (DIS) is the repository
for the ISIPS web sites. DIS has taken several steps
to safeguard the integrity of its telecommunications
and computing infrastructure, including but not limited
to authentication, monitoring, auditing, and encryption.
Security measures have been integrated into the design,
implementation and day-to-day practices of the entire
DIS operating environment as part of its continuing
commitment to risk management.
This
information should not be construed in any way as giving
business, legal, or other advice, or warranting as
fail proof, the security of information provided via
DIS supported web sites.
Disclaimer
ISIPS
may have links to other web sites. These include links
to web sites operated by other government agencies,
nonprofit organizations and private businesses. When
you link to another site, you are no longer on ISIPS
and this Privacy Notice will not apply. When you link
to another web site, you are subject to the privacy
policy of that new site.
Neither
the State of Washington, nor any agency, officer, or
employee of the State of Washington warrants the accuracy,
reliability or timeliness of any information published
by this system, nor endorses any content, viewpoints,
products, or services linked from this system, and
shall not be held liable for any losses caused by reliance
on the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of such
information. Portions of such information may be incorrect
or not current. Any person or entity that relies on
any information obtained from this system does so at
his or her own risk.
ISIPS
Contact Information
To
access your personally identifiable information we
collect, if any, or request correction of factual errors
in your personally identifiable information, or to
offer comments about ISIPS, contact the Invasive Species
in Puget Sound, c/o Puget Sound Action Team at PO Box
40900, Olympia, WA 98504-0900 or telephone (360) 725-5444,
Fax: (360) 725-5456 or email info@psat.wa.gov.
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