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PRIVACY STATEMENT
WHAT INFORMATION WE COLLECT
Our
system routinely collects information about origin and
site navigation of website visitors. This site may
use 'cookies' to collect information.
A "cookie" is a text file placed on the
browser of a website visitor to identify website use patterns. This
information is used only to help us continually modify
the site based
on use patterns and is not linked to any personal identifying
information. We do not collect any identifying or personal
data on site users unless that information is submitted
as part of a request for service or information, such
as requesting a vessel safety check.
WHO IS COLLECTING THE INFORMATION
The
only people using aggregate website access information
are Auxiliary staff, in particular, our
web team. If a visitor submits additional identifying
information (as noted above), that information is available
only to the Auxiliary staff who will be involved
in implementing the requested activity.
HOW WE WILL USE THE INFORMATION
Information
about website use patterns will be utilized by the web
team and other appropriate Auxiliary staff
to modify and enhance the website. Identifying individual
information (such as name, e-mail, and address) will
be used only as requested by the visitor.
WITH WHOM WILL THE INFORMATION BE SHARED
Our district does not sell, share or release any information
about website users to any third parties, unless requested
to do so by that user. Personal information about individual
website users, as submitted as part of a service or information
request, will not be shared for other than the stated
purpose in any way without specific consent from the user.
However, we
may
disclose
information
when legally compelled to do so.
CONSUMER CHOICES
Personal
information about website users is collected only as
part of a request for service. If information is required
in order to provide a service, the website user will
be informed as to which information in optional and which
is essential for receipt of the service. Users have the
option of asking that personal information be removed
from our site once the service has been completed. Users
also have the choice of ending any subscription or request
for information by submitting a cancellation request
to the 9WR webmaster
via the Contact Us page.
If
users do not wish to have any "cookies" attached to their
browser, they may disable cookies through their browser
or Internet service company.
EMAIL SECURITY
Email links are provided as a means to contact Auxiliary
members for additional information or to make comments.
The sender's return email address will be used to respond
to comments and questions and may be made available to
other members of the Auxiliary for the same purpose.
Because normal e-mail is not encrypted, the possibility
exists that unauthorized individuals may intercept e-mail
messages with our district. Our district
is not responsible for privacy of e-mail messages except
those stored in our system.
LINKS
This web site
contains links to other external web sites. If you decide
to utilize any of the external links, you
will be directed to a site, which is not covered by our
privacy policy. We recommend that you to read the privacy
statements of these sites since their policies may differ
from ours. Links to non-Coast Guard entities
are not under the control of the United States Coast Guard
or the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, and are provided
for the convenience of our customers. They do not, in any
way, constitute an endorsement of the linked pages or any
commercial or private issues or products presented there.
We cannot make any warranty or representation concerning
the content of these sites, or secondary sites from the
pages to which they link. Users
are encouraged to review the privacy policy of each linked
site, as our district is not responsible for
the privacy policies or procedures of other sites. |