Secure 1st Web Site Privacy Statement

The privacy, confidence, and trust of individuals who visit Secure 1st web site are important. 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.

Collection of Information

Secure 1st 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. I also collect statistical information that helps me understand how people are using the web site so I can continually improve my 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

Secure 1st 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 Secure 1st web site may be maintained or stored by it in order to respond to the request. Survey information is used for the purpose designated in the survey.

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

Secure 1st is committed to the security of the information that is either available from or collected by this web site. Secure 1st 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, non profitable organizations, and private businesses. Secure 1st is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these sites and suggests you review their privacy statements.

Contact Information

Secure 1st welcomes comments regarding this privacy statement. Please convey any questions or concerns to Secure 1st in written.