Safety + Privacy

Washington State University Privacy Notice

Revised December 14, 2004

This statement addresses collection, use, security of, and access to information that may be obtained through use of Washington State Connections's Web site

Information Collected and How it is Used

If you do nothing during your visit but browse through the web site, read pages, or download information, we may gather and store certain information about your visit. This information does not identify you personally. We automatically collect and store the following information about your visit on some of our web pages:

1. The Internet domain and IP address used to access this site. The Internet domain is the portal through which you access the Internet, such as AOL if you are an AOL user, "xcompany.com" if you use a private Internet access account, or "yourschool.edu" if you connect through a school. An IP address is a number that is assigned to your computer whenever you are using the Internet; 2. The type of browser and operating system used; 3. The date and time; 4. The pages you visit; and 5. The last Web site you visited before coming to Washington State University's web site.

If Washington State University uses any of the information it automatically collects, it does so only to improve the content of our Web services. Washington State University analyzes this information/the web site logs to determine how our Web site is being used so that we may continually improve the site's usefulness to the public.

What We Collect if you Volunteer Information

If during your visit to our Web site you participate in a survey, send an electronic mail message, or perform some other transaction online, the following additional information will be collected:

1. The electronic mail address and contents of electronic mail, for those who communicate with us via electronic mail; 2. Information volunteered in response to a survey; and 3. Information volunteered through an online form for any other purpose.

The information collected is not limited to text characters and may include audio, video, and graphic information formats that you send us.

We may use electronic mail you send us to respond to you as needed, to address issues you may identify, to further improve our Web site, or to forward the electronic mail to WSU department or another public agency for appropriate action. Survey information is used for official university business described on survey web pages. Information from other online forms is used for only official university business or for purposes expressly stated on the forms.

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 telephone number and does not include the users domain name or IP address.

We collect no personal information about you unless you voluntarily provide it to us by sending us electronic mail, participating in a survey, or completing an online form. You may choose not to contact us by electronic mail, participate in a survey, or to provide any personal information using an online form. Your choice not to participate in these activities will not impair your ability to browse Washington State University 's Connections Web site and read or download information provided on the site.

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 or volunteered by children online or by electronic mail will be treated the same as information given by an adult and may be subject to public access.

Cookies and Applets

To better serve our users we may use "cookies" to customize your browsing experience with Washington State Connections. Cookies are simple text files stored on your computer by your web browser. Cookies created on your computer by using this Web site do not compromise your privacy or security.

Applets are tools downloaded to your computer to work with the software you have. Applets are intended to enhance your browsing experience by enabling you to view information in a unique manner or enable access to information that your computer would otherwise be unable to access without the applet.

Several of the most recent versions of browser software can notify you before a Web site places a cookie or applet on your computer. Some browsers will allow you to block the creation of cookie files and downloading of applets altogether if you choose, or provide the option of individually accepting or rejecting any particular cookie or applet request. You also may want to periodically check and delete cookie files and applets in the manner suitable for the browser you are using. Instructions to enable these features may be found in your browser's Help menu.

Disclaimer

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 who relies on any information obtained from this system does so at their own risk.

Choice/Opt-Out

If you do not want Washington State Connections to send to you announcements or special offers by email, please email us at wsc@wsu.edu with "Remove" in the subject line. Please allow up to two weeks for your request to be processed.

How to Update your Personal Information

If you have signed up for an account with Washington State Connections, you may update your mailing address, email address, name changes or telephone number by visiting our Site at www.washingtonstateconnections.com and clicking on “my account” at the left of the page. This will take you to the page where you can log into your account to review and update your personal information.

Contacting Washington State Connections

If you have any questions about this Policy, the data collection and usage practices of this Site, or your dealings with this Site, or if you wish to report a violation of this Policy, please contact:

Washington State Connections 400 Pine Street #112? Seattle, WA 98101 wsc@wsu.edu