State of
South Dakota Web Site Privacy
Statement
The privacy, confidence, and trust of individuals who visit the
State of
South Dakota
web site are important to us. No personal information is collected at this
site unless provided voluntarily by an individual while participating in an
activity that asks for the information.
Collection of Information
The State 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
The State 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 State
web site may be maintained or forwarded to the 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 State 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.
Cookies
Any web page or application at this site may use cookies.
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
The State of
South Dakota
is committed to the security of the information that is either available
from or collected by this web site. The State 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, nonprofit
organizations, and private businesses. The State of
South Dakota
is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these sites and
suggests you review their privacy statements.
Contact
Information
The State welcomes comments regarding this privacy statement.
Please convey any questions or concerns to:
Bureau of Information and
Telecommunications: (605) 773-3416. E-mail:
Service.Direct@state.sd.us |
South Dakota Web Site Privacy Policy