Basic Information Collected
When you visit a Marion SWCD web site, we automatically
collect and store the following information about your visit:
The Internet Protocol (IP) Address and the domain name used.
The IP Address is a numerical identifier assigned to either your
Internet service provider or directly to your computer. When you
access the web site, the server will record the IP Address. We
use the IP Address for the purposes of system administration,
web tracking information and for personalization;
- The type of browser and operating system you used;
- The date and time you visited this site; and
- The web pages or services you accessed at this site.
The information we automatically collect is used to improve
the content and delivery of web services and to help us
understand how people are using District services when they access
the site. Web site logs are used to improve the information
and services available on the site and the ease of accessing
them. We have no applications that link your personal information
with your IP address and make no attempt to link the web site logs
with individuals that browse the District's site.
Our use of your information
The information collected about you will not be used by any other government
agency or company. The District will not sell or rent your personal information to anyone.
Its sole use is for customer databases and billing information. The information
will only be used in Marion SWCD official business.
E-mail and Surveys
If during your visit to a Marion SWCD web site you participate in a survey or
send an e-mail, the following additional information will be collected:
- The e-mail address and contents of the e-mail; and,
- Information volunteered in response to a survey.
We may use your e-mail to respond to you, to address issues you identify, to further
improve the web site, or to forward the e-mail to another agency or person for appropriate
action. Information collected in a survey is used for the purpose designated. E-mails and
survey responses are public records.
Public Records
The information that you provide and we collect is subject
to the Oregon Public Records Policy and Law, Oregon Revised
Statutes (ORS) 192.001 to 192.505. Under Oregon law, the public
has a right to access information possessed by state or local
government. In some limited cases the information may be exempt
from disclosure under these regulations or other state and federal
laws, and we will identify it as such.
Personal Information and Choice
"Personal information" is information that is readily
identifiable to a specific individual. Personal information includes
such things as a person's name, address, phone number, social security
number, driver's license number and e-mail address. A domain name or IP
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 e-mail,
participating in a survey or accessing a service). If personal information is
requested on the web site or volunteered by the user, this information is a
public record once you provide it and may be subject to public inspection and
copying unless it is exempt or protected by state or federal law.
Access and correction of personal information
You can review any personal information we collect about you
through your voluntary participation in e-mails, surveys and online
services. You may recommend changes to your personal information that
you believe is 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, please contact us.
We will take reasonable steps to verify your identity before granting access
or making corrections. See Contact Information below.
Cookies
A cookie is a small amount of data or simple text file stored on your
computer by your web browser, which often includes an anonymous unique
identifier as a method of distinguishing among visitors to a web site.
Cookies created on your computer by using this web site do not contain
personally identifying information and do not compromise your privacy or
security. Each web site can send its own cookie if your browser's preferences
allow it. Most browsers permit you to refuse or delete the cookie file from
your computer by using your web browser software. Marion SWCD currently does
not use or create cookies on your computer.
Security
The security and integrity of the Marion SWCD web site are essential
for successful information and service delivery and for maintaining the
privacy of its visitors. We use a variety of database security measures
as part of the District's continuing commitment to security and protection of privacy.
Links to other sites
The Marion SWCD web site has links to other web sites. These include
links to web sites operated by other government agencies, organizations
and businesses. When you link to another site, you are no longer on the
Marion SWCD web site and this privacy policy does not apply. You are then
subject to the privacy policy of the new site.
Please read the Web Site Liability Disclaimer that addresses liability
issues associated with the Marion SWCD web site and links to other sites.
Contact Information
If you have questions about the information presented in this privacy policy,
have comments on the Marion SWCD web site, or wish to request correction of
factual errors in your personally identifiable information, please contact
the Marion SWCD Webmaster at 650 Hawthorne Ave SE, Suite 130, Salem, Oregon, 97301.
Disclaimer of Liability
In preparation of these sites, every effort has been made to offer the most
current, correct, and clearly expressed information possible. Nevertheless,
inadvertent errors in information may occur. In particular, but without limiting
anything here, Marion SWCD disclaims any responsibility for typographical errors
and accuracy of the information that may be contained on Marion SWCD web pages.
Marion SWCD also reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.
The documents on this server provide access to the World Wide Web. Because Marion
SWCD web sites connect to the Internet, once you leave Marion SWCD's WWW site, Marion
SWCD cannot control the information you access. Each individual site has its own set of
policies about what information is appropriate for public access.
The information and data included on Marion SWCD servers have been compiled by SWCD
staff from a variety of sources, and are subject to change without notice. Marion SWCD
makes no warranties or representations whatsoever regarding the quality, content,
completeness, or adequacy of such information and data. In any situation where the
official printed publications of Marion SWCD differ from the text or information
contained in this system, the official printed documents take precedence.
If misleading, inaccurate or otherwise inappropriate information is brought to the District's
attention, a reasonable effort will be made to fix or remove it. Such concerns should
be addressed to the page sponsor listed on the web page.
Disclaimer of Reliability
Marion SWCD makes no representations or warranties regarding the condition or
functionality of this web site, its suitability for use, or that this web service
will be uninterrupted or error-free.
Disclaimer of Damages
By using Marion SWCD web pages, you assume all risks associated with the use of
this site, including any risk to your computer, software or data being damaged by
any virus, software, or any other file which might be transmitted or activated via
a Marion SWCD web page or your access to it. Marion SWCD shall not be liable for
any special, incidental or consequential damages, including, without limitation,
lost revenues or lost profits, resulting from the use or misuse of the information
contained in Marion SWCD web pages.
Disclaimer of Endorsement
Reference herein to any specific commercial products,
process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not
necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by Marion
SWCD. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or
reflect those of Marion SWCD, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement
purposes. Links to other web sites are not endorsements.