Privacy Policy
Web Site
Cookies: Although coolies are used
sporadically throughout this web site, they are
in no way used to collect, archive, track
or database user information. Where used, cookies
are utilized for the purposes of enhancing user experience.
Every page appends a footer containing a Javascript-based
cookie that informs the user that the page has changed
since his/her last visit. In order to operate, the
Javascript places a cookie in the user's browser that
stores the last visited date and then recalls that
date when the user returns. This information is for
the user's eyes only. We do not use this information
for any other purpose, nor is there a mechanism in
place to do so.
Log files: Like nearly every site
on the Internet, the web server hosting this web site
collects a limited amount of data automatically for
statistical, diagnostic, security, and quality of
service purposes. It is difficult, if not impossible,
to run a secure and reliable server without this information.
On the surface, this data is fairly benign and includes
the number of hits received on each page, when and,
in some instances, from where the hits originated.
With this in mind, all Internet users should be
aware of the existence and prevalence of log file
data across the web and the ways that it can be used.
Every Internet user is assigned or lent an IP (Internet
Protocol) address. This address, even if temporarily,
acts as an identification number for the user's computer
or network. Upon subpoena, log file data can be used
to demonstrate that a particular machine, network,
or ISP account visited a web site on a given date,
at a given time by searching for the presence of an
IP address.
Please be aware that almost all web sites collect
log files, but most do not mention that fact in their
privacy statements. Additionally, even in the absence
of Log files, similar data can be derived from other
sources such as ISP's, firewalls and routers. Although
one can surf anonymously--that is to say that they
can hide their personal identity--it is very difficult
to surf "invisibly". For most, the benefits
of using the Internet outweigh the risks. However,
if you would like more information about hiding or
masking your IP address while using the web, please
visit the RESOURCES
page on this web site.
Newsletter
Email addresses are
collected on a volunteer opt-in basis. No membership
or signup is required to access this site. Addresses
are used solely for the purposes of informing users
about issues jermain to the spirit of the web site.
Addresses will never be sold or shared with
any external entities an are for the sole use of this
web site. Specifically, addresses will not be used
for commercial solicitation. After subscribing,
users may unsubscribe at any time by visiting the
newsletter page. Removal
is automatic and instantaneous. Following removal,
the user may receive a message confirming their desire
to unsubscribe.
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