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RCEMA Web Site Privacy Statement
The privacy, confidence, and trust of individuals who visit the RCEMA web site are
important to us. No personal information is collected at this site unless it is provided
voluntarily by an individual while participating in an activity that asks for the
information. The following paragraphs disclose the information gathering and usage
practices for the web site.
Collection of Information
RCEMA only collects the personal information that is necessary to provide the information
or services requested by an individual. "Personal information" refers to any
information relating to an identified or identifiable individual who is the subject of the
information. This is the same information that an individual might provide when visiting a
government office and includes such items as an individual's name, address, or phone
number. We also collect statistical information that helps us understand how people are
using the web site so we can continually improve our services. The information collected
is not associated with any specific individual and no attempt is made to profile
individuals who browse the web site. You may be asked to participate in surveys at this
site. Participation is optional, and the choice to participate or not to participate will
have no effect on your ability to use other features of the site.
Use of Information
RCEMA uses the collected information to respond appropriately to requests. This may be to
respond directly to you or to improve the web site. E-mail or other information requests
sent to the agency web site may be maintained or forwarded to other, more appropriate
agencies in order to respond to the request. Survey information is used for the purpose
designated in the survey.
Retention of Information
Records needed to support RCEMA program functions are retained, managed, and accessible in
record-keeping or filing systems in accordance with established records disposition
authorizations approved by the State's Public Records Commission. Records transmitted to
this site will be identified, managed, protected, and retained as long as they are needed
to meet historical, administrative, fiscal, or legal requirements.
Public Disclosure
Regardless of whether information is provided to RCEMA by personal visit, mail, or web
site, it becomes public record and is open to public inspection unless protected by State
or Federal law. A public record is defined as follows:
"Public record(s)" or "state
record(s)" means all documents, papers, letters, maps, books, photographs,
microfilms, electronic data processing files and output, films, sound recordings or other
material, regardless of physical form or characteristics made or received pursuant to law
or ordinance or in connection with the transaction of official business by any
governmental agency.
Based on the definition of public records, be aware
that any information collected at this site could be made available to the public.
Requests for public records will be examined for compliance with public record laws.
Cookies
Any web page or application at this site that uses cookies will identify itself as such.
Cookies are short and simple text files that are stored on a user's computer hard drive by
web sites. They are used to keep track of and store information so the user does not have
to supply the information multiple times. The information that is collected through
cookies at this site is handled in the same manner as other information collected here.
You can configure your web browser to refuse cookies or to notify you when a web site
attempts to send you a cookie. You can also check your hard drive for cookie files and
delete them from your computer.
Web Site Security
RCEMA is committed to the security of the information that is either available from or
collected by this web site. The county has taken multiple steps to safeguard the integrity
of its telecommunications and computing infrastructure, including but not limited to,
authentication, monitoring, auditing, and encryption.
Links to Other Sites
This web site has links to many other web sites. These include links to web sites operated
by other government agencies, commercial or nonprofit organizations, and private
businesses. RCEMA is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these sites
and suggests you review their privacy statements.
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