Tracking: EDU

Part V: State of the States

 

Select a state from the table below to review select privacy and security features of their state education agency website:

Alabama Montana
Alaska Nebraska
Arizona Nevada
Arkansas New Hampshire
California New Jersey
Colorado New Mexico
Connecticut New York
Delaware North Carolina
District of Columbia North Dakota
Florida Ohio
Georgia Oklahoma
Hawaii Oregon
Idaho Pennsylvania
Illinois Rhode Island
Indiana South Carolina
Iowa South Dakota
Kansas Tennessee
Kentucky Texas
Louisiana Utah
Maine Vermont
Maryland Virginia
Massachusetts Washington
Michigan West Virginia
Minnesota Wisconsin
Mississippi Wyoming
Missouri

Note: Published information is believed to be accurate as of the time of its publication (January 2018). 

In the final part, we summarize the implications of this research and suggest action steps for those committed to improving the privacy and security features of state and local education agency websites..

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Alabama State Department of Education

Website: http://www.alsde.edu/
Site Security: Not Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (self-hosted)
Google Analytics: Not Present
Privacy Policy: http://www.alsde.edu/Pages/Legal-Statements.aspx (Terms of Use)
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? N/A
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

Anyone using this government system expressly consents to administrative monitoring at all times.

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Alaska Department of Education & Early Development

Website: https://education.alaska.gov/
Site Security: Partially Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (self-hosted)
Google Analytics: Not Present
Privacy Policy: None
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? N/A
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

N/A

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Arizona Department of Education

Website: http://www.azed.gov/
Site Security: Not Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google, Facebook, Twitter)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: http://www.azed.gov/adeinfo/privacy-policy/
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? No
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

This site does not collect information about you or your personal online activities, unless you voluntarily participate in an activity that asks for such information. In other words, this site collects user information only when voluntarily submitted by the user. The information requested by this site is identical to the information that would be requested if you were conducting business with the Arizona Department of Education in person at an ADE office.

ADE servers automatically log certain pieces of anonymous information related to site usage. This information never identifies you personally and consists of only the following items: IP address, Internet domain, date and time of access. This data is used to analyze site usage and performance.

ADE does not collect information on behalf of any other entity, public or private. However, ADE may have statutory and/or contract requirements to share submitted information with other governmental, public, or educational institutions. You will be notified should such sharing will take place.

ADE has taken numerous steps to safeguard the integrity of its computer systems and networks. These steps include, but are not limited to, individual authentication, the security of transmitted data, security monitoring, auditing, and encryption of submitted information. Security methods and measures are integrated into the design, implementation, and day-to-day practices of the entire site.

This privacy policy is subject to change and may be updated or revised without advance notice. Please check this page periodically to learn of any substantive change to the way in which information you disclose to this site is collected, used, or disseminated.

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Arkansas Department of Education

Website: http://www.arkansased.gov/
Site Security: Not Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: http://www.arkansas.gov/policies/acceptable-use#privacy (State Government Acceptable Use Policy)
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? No
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

Effective July 1, 2004, all state agencies and local government entities are required by Act 1713 of 2003 to provide standardized machine readable privacy policies on their websites in addition to human readable versions. This new requirement is commonly referred to as P3P which stands for the “Platform for Privacy Preferences Project”.  These privacy policies are automatically interpreted by internet browsers to compare with a visitor’s personal set of security preferences.  This allows a visitor to decide what private information will be recorded or saved by a particular website.

Only click-stream data, HTTP protocol elements and search terms will be recorded.  This data will be used for completion and support of the current activity, website and system administration, and research and development.  Cookies are not used.

Security is the most important portion of customer service for any business or government entity conducting commerce on the Internet today. We take this issue very seriously. The Information Network of Arkansas (INA) utilizes Secured Socket Layer (SSL) protocol for Internet transaction security. This SSL protocol allows INA to deliver server authentication, data encryption and message integrity. Every step of the process, from the initial submission of data to the final settlement through the use of credit cards, has been built with the most advanced yet user-friendly security features available.

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California Department of Education

Website: http://www.cde.ca.gov/
Site Security: Partially Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google, Twitter)
Google Analytics: Not Present
Privacy Policy: http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/di/ws/privacypolicy.asp
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? N/A
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

The CDE is committed to protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all of its information assets; and protecting the privacy of our personnel, students and residents of the State of California, in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

We are responsible for maintaining clear responsibilities for the protection of privacy and maintain a Privacy Coordinator, dedicated to managing an information privacy program.

We collect personally identifiable information, by lawful means, and only use and retain information which is relevant and necessary.

We disclose the personally identifiable information we collect and how we use this information, in advance, to help carry out legitimate business tasks which are consistent with purposes previously specified.


We have established an Information Security Policy to ensure private, confidential, and/or sensitive information is protected and safeguarded.
We do not disclose personally identifiable information to external parties, unless it is permitted or required by law.

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Colorado Department of Education

Website: http://www.cde.state.co.us/
Site Security: Mis-Configured Security
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: http://www.cde.state.co.us/privacy
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? In partial compliance.
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

This statement discloses our PII gathering and dissemination practices for the non-secure public website at http://www.cde.state.co.us and complies with the requirements of C.R.S. 24-72-502 et. seq. This statement discusses the collection and use of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and how you can make choices about the use of your PII.

This site links to a number of external websites, including social media sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. This statement does not cover any external websites that may be linked to from this site nor can CDE control the privacy protections on those sites.

CDE only collects the PII needed to complete a particular transaction, to fulfill a request by you, or to maintain and improve this website. We do not collect PII unless you voluntarily participate in activities that ask for PII.

We may use your IP (Internet Protocol) address to help diagnose problems with our server, and to administer our website.

We may collect information about your computer, including Internet Protocol (IP) address and domain name use, type and version of browser used, date and time site was visited, and web pages or services that were accessed at this site. CDE uses Twitter and Google Analytics to understand how users connect to our site and how they use the site. This information is used to improve the content of our web services and to help us understand how the public are using these services. To opt out of your user data being used in this way, you can follow Twitter’s method for opting out or Google’s method for opting out.

Cookies created on a computer by using this website do not contain PII. The cookie feature is used only to store a randomly generated identifying tag on a computer. A cookie file can be refused or deleted from a computer by using widely available browser options or security software. The use of cookies to view our site is not mandatory, but some functions and processes may require it.

While no website can promise perfect security and protection of PII, this site has security measures in place to protect the loss, misuse, and alteration of the information under our control to the extent possible. Security measures have been integrated into the design, implementation, and day-to-day practices of the entire operating environment.

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Connecticut State Department of Education

Website: http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/site/default.asp
Site Security: Not Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: http://portal.ct.gov/policies/state-privacy-policy/ (CT.gov State Privacy Policy)
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? No
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

We do not collect, use or disclose any information about our users without their knowledge and approval. We do not share user information with third parties unless we have informed users about the disclosures or when we have prior consent.

The following information is collected and stored automatically from all users accessing the CT.gov web sites to browse or download information:

  • The Internet domain and Internet Protocol address from which you access our site;
  • The type of browser and operating system used to access our site;
  • The date and time you access our site;
  • The pages you visit; and
  • If you linked to CT.gov from another website, the address of that website.

This information is used to create summary statistics, which are used for purposes such as assessing what information is of most interest to users, determining technical design specifications, and identifying system performance or problem areas.

This information is not reported or used in any manner that would reveal personally identifiable information, and will not be released to any outside (third) parties unless legally required.

The Department of Administrative Services, Bureau of Enterprise Systems and Technology, which manages the computers that support CT.gov, has put into place appropriate safeguards to ensure that any personal information is secure from destruction, corruption, unauthorized access and breach of confidentiality. This effort includes an ongoing review of safety measures, implementation of changes, and regular training for their personnel.

This website now employs the use of “Persistent Cookies.” The purpose of these Persistent Cookies is to collect and aggregate data regarding the site’s visitor activity in order for the State to continuously assess utilization and modify its website services accordingly. You may optionally elect to disable the Persistent Cookies.

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Delaware Department of Education

Website: https://www.doe.k12.de.us/
Site Security: Partially Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google, other third-parties)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: None (Links to 3rd party website vendor policy.)
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? No
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

N/A

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Office of the State Superintendent of Education (DC)

Website: https://osse.dc.gov/
Site Security: Partially Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google, Twitter, other third-party)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: https://dc.gov/page/privacy-and-security  (District of Columbia policy)
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? No
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

When you visit our website, certain data, such as your computer’s unique Internet protocol (IP) address, will be automatically collected and sent to the servers that support our website system to help us provide better service and a more effective website. In addition, as part of these efforts, sections of this site may place a small text file (typically only a few bytes) on your hard drive to allow us to identify your computer. We will not attempt to read any additional information on your hard drive, and we do not combine collected information with other personal information to determine your identity or your email address.

Your individual identifying information will not be shared, sold, or transferred to any third party without your prior consent, or unless it is required by law. It is available to District web development employees only for the purpose of maintaining the DC.Gov web portal and improving the site visitor experience.

The District of Columbia’s privacy policy extends to District government websites only. If you access another organization’s website through the www.dc.gov website, you should read that organization’s privacy policy to determine its website practices.

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Florida Department of Education

Website: http://www.fldoe.org/
Site Security: Not Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google, Twitter, Facebook, other third-party)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: None (Links to State of Florida policy for MyFlorida.com™)
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? No
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

N/A

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Georgia Department of Education

Website: http://www.gadoe.org/Pages/Home.aspx
Site Security: Mis-Configured Security
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google, Facebook, Twitter, other third-party)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: http://www.gadoe.org/Pages/Terms%20of%20Use.aspx (Terms of Use)
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? No
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

The Georgia Department of Education cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us, and you do so at your own risk.

The Georgia Department of Education website provides links to sites maintained by third parties. Neither the Georgia Department of Education, the Site, or the State of Georgia operates or controls in any respect any information, products, materials or services that third parties may provide. Posting of a link does not indicate Georgia Department of Education endorsement of that site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of each and every site they visit. We do not warrant that third party sites or any of its functions will be interrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or any of its servers are free of viruses or other harmful components.

A cookie is a small piece of data stored on the user’s hard drive containing information about the user. Once the user closes their browser, the cookie automatically terminates. The Georgia Department of Education website automatically receives and records information on our logs from your browser including your IP address, which is not link to personally identifiable information. We use this information to analyze trends, administer the Site, track user’s movement, and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use. The Georgia Department of Education is the sole owner of the information collected on our Site. The Georgia Department of Education cannot ensure or warrant the security of information transmitted or provided to us, and you do so at your own risk.

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Hawaii State Department of Education

Website: http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/Pages/Home.aspx
Site Security: Mis-Configured Security
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google, Twitter)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/Pages/TermsOfUse.aspx (Terms of Use)
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? No
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

This site reserves the right to collect navigational information about its users such as:

  • The IP address and name of the domain from which the site was accessed;
  • The date and time the site was accessed; and
  • The website address (also called the URL) of the link clicked to access the site.

For site security purposes, all network traffic is monitored in order to identify unauthorized attempts to upload or change information, or otherwise conduct criminal activity. In connection with authorized law enforcement investigations and pursuant to required legal process, navigational information may be used to assist in obtaining personally identifiable information.

Furthermore, to protect this WEBSITE as well as the associated computer system supporting this WEBSITE from unauthorized use and to ensure that the computer system is functioning properly, individuals accessing this WEBSITE and the associated computer system are subject to having all of their activities monitored and recorded by personnel authorized to do so by the State of Hawaii. Anyone using this WEBSITE and the associated computer system expressly consents to such monitoring and is advised that if such monitoring reveals evidence of possible abuse or criminal activity, State of Hawaii personnel may provide the results of such monitoring to appropriate officials.

This WEBSITE may contain hypertext links to external websites and pages containing information created and maintained by public and private organizations other than the State of Hawaii. These hypertext links may be created by the State of Hawaii if it determines that establishing the external link will be consistent with assisting or furthering the purpose of this WEBSITE which is to significantly and diligently promote public service to citizens and businesses by:

  • Expanding business and citizen access to government services and government information;
  • Offering an easy and convenient process for businesses and citizens to conduct transactions with State government online;
  • Accelerating the development and delivery of an increased volume of quality, online government services;
  • Improving the level of customer service from State government; and
  • Extending electronic government services to citizens of cities and county government.

In addition, hypertext links may be created by the State of Hawaii for informational purposes, that is, where the linked external website will provide useful and valuable information to visitors to this WEBSITE, or where the linked external website is required or authorized by law.

The State of Hawaii, in its sole discretion, will determine whether the external website meets the purpose of this WEBSITE or for the specified informational purposes. The inclusion of a hypertext link to an external website is not intended as an endorsement of any products or service offered or referenced on the linked website, the organizations sponsoring such website, or any views which might be expressed or referenced in the website.

These hypertext links to external websites and pages may be removed or replaced in the sole discretion of the State of Hawaii, at any time without notice.

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Idaho State Department of Education

Website: http://www.sde.idaho.gov/
Site Security: Not Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: http://www.sde.idaho.gov/privacy.html
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? In partial compliance
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

The information below is collected and stored automatically from all users who browse the Idaho State Department of Education (SDE) website:

  • The Internet Protocol address and Internet domain from which you used to access our site
  • The browser and operating system used when visiting our site
  • The date and time you accessed our site
  • The pages you visited
  • The address of a website you used to get to our website

None of the information above will personally identify you. The information above is used to analyze how we can make our website better for our users.

The SDE is committed to data and network security and quality web services. We have taken reasonable precautions to protect personally identifiable information from loss, misuse, or alteration.

The SDE uses Google Analytics to understand how our visitors use our site. Google Analytics uses first-party cookies to measure how visitors navigate pages. Google Analytics does not store personally identifiable information. For further information, please view Google’s Terms of Service.

Various external web links may be provided on the SDE website. Such links are provided as a convenience and the SDE does not make any representations or warranties concerning the privacy protections or security of those websites.

The SDE has the right to make changes to our Privacy Policy at any time without notice. Please visit this Privacy Policy page to stay up to date on any changes that have been made.

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Illinois State Board of Education

Website: https://www.isbe.net/
Site Security: Partially Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Privacy-Policy.aspx
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? No
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

If, during your visit to the ISBE Web site, you just browse or download information, the following information about your visit will be automatically collected and stored in the Web server’s log:

  1. Your Internet Protocol address (not the e-mail address).
  2. The type of web browser used to access this site (Internet Explorer, Netscape, etc.). (Web pages do not always display the same on every type or version of web browser and thus must be coded for appropriate access.)

Our Web site logs do not contain personally identifiable information, and we make no attempt to link them with the individuals who browse this Web site. ​

The information that we gather both automatically and with your permission during your visit to our Web site is used in the following ways:

  • Monitor, review, measure, and analyze Web site utilization
  • Modify and enhance the Web site
  • Improve the content and design of our Web site
  • Determine the need for new programs and services
  • Respond to your requests
  • Monitor the changing information needs of site visitors
  • Monitor and improve our customer service efforts
  • Study general usage habits and demographic information for our own research purposes
  • Unique IP addresses are counted to determine the number of visitors to each web page during specific time frames.
  • Analysis of the number of visitors helps to determine how, where or if the page will be delivered in the future.
  • Distribute news and other information requested by Web visitors

…​

We encourage users to review the privacy policy of each linked site, as we are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites. Users assume sole responsibility for use of third-party links and any disclaimers set forth herein are applicable to such third-party sites.  We will make efforts to notify you when you are leaving our web site and you may be subjected to different privacy policies than those we have established for our web site.

ISBE recognizes that many people are concerned about the privacy and protection of information as it is transmitted over the Internet. You should keep in mind that the possibility exists for unauthorized individuals to intercept any e-mail message you send over the Internet. In some cases, information can be encrypted (scrambled or encoded) to make it very difficult to read if it is intercepted during communication. Certain technology and practices allow Web sites to provide an increased level of security for your personal and health-related information when appropriate. We use the following practices on our Web site to enhance the level of security for communication and the transmission of personal information:

  • We use industry-standard encryption technologies when transferring and receiving consumer data exchanged with our site.
  • We have taken reasonable steps to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of personally identifiable information that you may provide.
  • When we transfer and receive certain types of sensitive information, we redirect visitors to a secure server.
  • We have appropriate security measures in place in our physical facilities to protect against the loss, misuse, or alteration of information that we have collected from you at our site
  • We use e-mail forms to allow our customers to ask questions about our services and programs. However, these are not hosted on a secure server. The possibility exists that unauthorized individuals may intercept e-mail messages.
  • We are not responsible for the privacy of e-mail messages except those stored in our system.

ISBE reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify this policy at any time without notice. ISBE will regularly review and revise this Privacy Policy. If our information practices change we will post the policy changes to the Web site. Changes shall be effective immediately. If you are concerned about how your information is used, you should check this Privacy Policy periodically. ​

A “persistent” cookie is generally defined as a piece of data that is stored on the user’s hard drive over more than one browser session. We do not use “persistent” cookies on our web site.  “Session” or “temporary” cookies are also not used on ISBE web site pages.  However, you may be subject to third party cookies, or cookies from other domains, to the extent you visit any linked sites included on the ISBE web site.

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Indiana Department of Education

Website: https://www.doe.in.gov/
Site Security: Partially Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google, Twitter, other third-party)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: None
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? No
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

N/A

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Iowa Department of Education

Website: https://www.educateiowa.gov/
Site Security: Partially Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google, Twitter, other third-party)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: https://www.iowa.gov/policies/disclaimer (Links to State of Iowa disclaimer)
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? No
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

Personally identifiable information which may be collected as a result of your use of this site includes IP numbers, date/time stamps, methods, path data, status code data and size of request data. The information that is available from governmental web sites is subject to these principles and policies:

  • Access to personally identifiable information in public records at state and local levels of government in Iowa is controlled primarily by Iowa Code Chapter 22. Information generally available under Chapter 22—and not made confidential elsewhere in the Iowa Code—may be posted for electronic access.
  • Persons concerned with information about them should contact the custodian of the record— typically the state agency or other governmental entity that collects and maintains the information.
  • The information collected will likely be comprised of only the information necessary for the State to provide information or services sought by a requester, just as a person might provide such information when visiting a governmental office in person.
  • The information collected is subject to the same controls and uses as that collected by governmental offices visited in person, again subject to the access and confidentiality provisions of chapter 22, or to other applicable sections of the Iowa Code. You do not have to provide personal information to visit the web sites or download information. The IP (Internet Protocol) numbers of computers used to visit these sites are noted as part of our statistical analysis on use of our web sites and how to better design services and facilitate access to them. No marketing databases are created nor are any commercial uses made of any such data. Government agencies may request personally identifiable information from you in order to provide requested services, but such information is handled as it would be on an in-person visit to a government office.
  • Various other web sites may be linked through this site. Private sector sites are not subject to chapter 22. Visitors to those sites may wish to check their privacy statements and be cautious about providing personally identifiable information.

The State reserves the right to modify these terms at any time without notice to you. Any modifications to this policy will be binding on you when posted online. Your continued use of this site following any modification constitutes your agreement to these terms as modified.

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Kansas State Department of Education

Website: http://www.ksde.org/
Site Security: Not Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google, Twitter)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: http://www.ksde.org/Privacy
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? No
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

Kansas State Department of Education collects personally identifiable information, such as your e-mail address, name, home or work address or telephone number. Kansas State Department of Education also collects anonymous demographic information, which is not unique to you, such as your ZIP code, age, gender, preferences, interests and favorites.

There is also information about your computer hardware and software that is automatically collected by Kansas State Department of Education. This information can include: your IP address, browser type, domain names, access times and referring Web site addresses. This information is used by Kansas State Department of Education for the operation of the service, to maintain quality of the service, and to provide general statistics regarding use of the Kansas State Department of Education Web site.

Kansas State Department of Education may share data with trusted partners to help us perform statistical analysis, send you email or postal mail, provide customer support, or arrange for deliveries. All such third parties are prohibited from using your personal information except to provide these services to Kansas State Department of Education, and they are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information.

Kansas State Department of Education keeps track of the Web sites and pages our customers visit within Kansas State Department of Education, in order to determine what Kansas State Department of Education services are the most popular. This data is used to deliver customized content and advertising within Kansas State Department of Education to customers whose behavior indicates that they are interested in a particular subject area.

The Kansas State Department of Education Web site use “cookies” to help you personalize your online experience. A cookie is a text file that is placed on your hard disk by a Web page server. Cookies cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to your computer. Cookies are uniquely assigned to you, and can only be read by a web server in the domain that issued the cookie to you.

One of the primary purposes of cookies is to provide a convenience feature to save you time. The purpose of a cookie is to tell the Web server that you have returned to a specific page. For example, if you personalize Kansas State Department of Education pages, or register with Kansas State Department of Education site or services, a cookie helps Kansas State Department of Education to recall your specific information on subsequent visits. This simplifies the process of recording your personal information, such as billing addresses, shipping addresses, and so on. When you return to the same Kansas State Department of Education Web site, the information you previously provided can be retrieved, so you can easily use the Kansas State Department of Education features that you customized.

You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most Web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. If you choose to decline cookies, you may not be able to fully experience the interactive features of the Kansas State Department of Education services or Web sites you visit.

Kansas State Department of Education secures your personal information from unauthorized access, use or disclosure. Kansas State Department of Education secures the personally identifiable information you provide on computer servers in a controlled, secure environment, protected from unauthorized access, use or disclosure. When personal information (such as a credit card number) is transmitted to other Web sites, it is protected through the use of encryption, such as the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocol.

Kansas State Department of Education will occasionally update this Statement of Privacy to reflect company and customer feedback. Kansas State Department of Education encourages you to periodically review this Statement to be informed of how Kansas State Department of Education is protecting your information.

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Kentucky Department of Education

Website: https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx
Site Security: Partially Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: https://education.ky.gov/Pages/privacy.aspx
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? No
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

Depending on the situation, we may collect the following information about visitors to our Web site:
  • the domain name, but not the e-mail address;
  • the e-mail addresses of those who communicate with us via e-mail;
  • aggregate information about which pages consumers access or visit; or
  • information volunteered by the consumer, such as survey information.
This information is used only to improve the scope and content of our services on the Internet.
KDE will not release personal information to third parties except where it is already provided by law for purposes of notification. We will not provide, rent or sell personal information to third parties for marketing programs or any other purpose. State law restricts the use of personally identifiable information for commercial purposes.
Cookies are short and simple text files stored on your computer by Internet web sites to help identify users and enhance customer service. We may use cookies to customize and personalize your service transactions with state agencies. For example, our On-line Bookstore may use cookies to keep track of customers and the contents of their shopping cart. In the event the Internet connection is broken or you wish to suspend shopping and resume at a later time, the cookie on your computer will maintain your computer’s identity shopping cart information. Cookies do not compromise your privacy or security. Using web browser settings, you can refuse the cookies or delete the cookie file from your computer by using any of the widely available methods.
KDE uses the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol to safeguard your sensitive personal information, including your credit card number, during online transactions. Using this widely accepted form of encryption, your transaction is secured from your personal computer to the KDE computer processing your request. The KDE processing computers are located behind a secure firewall. For your protection, never put your credit card number or other sensitive information in unencrypted e-mail. For added security, your credit card information is not stored on a state government database and only authorized employees have access to your credit card number for card processing purposes.

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Louisiana Department of Education

Website: http://www.louisianabelieves.com/
Site Security: Not Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google, other third-party)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: None
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? No
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

N/A

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Maine Department of Education

Website: https://www.maine.gov/doe/
Site Security: Not Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Not Present
Google Analytics: Not Present
Privacy Policy: https://www1.maine.gov/portal/policies/privacy.html (State of Maine)
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? N/A
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

Maine.gov does not record personal information about you without your permission. Maine.gov collects only the information needed to create an efficient electronic gateway for public information

Maine.gov automatically collects some information when you look or search through our web pages. It is collected for statistical purposes only. We use the information to make our site easier to use. We do not use it to identify you personally. The information collected includes the following:

  • The date and time of your visit.
  • Information about your browser type and operating system.
  • The parts of our web site you visited.
  • The Internet address of your computer and the site that sent you to us.
  • If you used a search page to find us, the search terms you entered.

Maine.gov does not ever automatically collect information like your name, address, e-mail address, or phone number. Be aware that in order to complete some services you may need to provide personal information. Supplying this information is voluntary. We do not use or place spyware on your computer.

Maine.gov uses cookies for certain types of online services. Cookies are small text files set by a website and stored by your web browser and sent back to the website when you visit again. Cookies also store information provided by you and facilitate complex and customized services. Your browser’s “help” feature will tell you how to disable cookies. Cookies allow you to take advantage of many online services. We advise you to set your web browser to use them.

Cookies allow us to make complex online services easier for you to use. We use them to save you the trouble of retyping information already provided. We also use them to track your progress while a transaction is in process. When used this way, the cookie is deleted when you leave the website.

Cookies also allow us to provide customized services. In these cases, without storing sensitive data, a cookie is permanently stored on your web browser that lets you view web pages customized by you on earlier visits and provide us statistics about repeat visits.

Unless specifically protected under federal or state law, any information provided may be inspected by the public or disclosed. Please refer to 1 MRSA Chapter 13 for more information on public records and under what circumstances it is released.

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Maryland State Department of Education

Website: http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/Pages/default.aspx
Site Security: Not Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google, Twitter)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/Pages/privacy.aspx
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? No
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s): 

​Thank you for visiting the Maryland State Department of Education web site. We take data security and the privacy of personal information very seriously. The Department does not publicly post information online that contains personally identifiable data of any student, educator, or citizen.

[NOTE: This is the full Maryland State Department of Education privacy statement, not an excerpt.]

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Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Website: http://www.doe.mass.edu/
Site Security: Not Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: http://www.doe.mass.edu/resources/policy.html?policy=privacy
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? No
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

Your privacy with respect to the use of this website results from a partnership between the Commonwealth and you, the user. At this website, we do our best to protect your privacy to the maximum extent possible.

This policy informs you of the information that we collect from you at this site and what we do with it. Based on this information, you can make an informed choice about your use of this site. You can maximize the benefits of your privacy partnership with the Commonwealth by making informed choices about whether to share personally identifiable information with us through this site.

We use the term “personally identifiable information” to mean any information that could reasonably be used to identify you. This includes your name, address, e-mail address, Social Security number, birth date, bank account information, credit card information, or any combination of information that could be used for identification purposes.

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does indefinitely collect and store your Internet Protocol (” IP”) address. An ” IP Address” is a series of numbers that identifies each computer and machine connected to the Internet. The IP address enables a server on a computer network to send you the file that you have requested on the Internet. The IP address disclosed to us may identify the computer from which you are accessing the Internet, or a server owned by your Internet Service Provider. Because it is machine-specific, rather than person-specific, an IP address is not, in and of itself, personally identifiable information. The IP address provides information about the date and time of your visit, whether a file you have requested exists, and how many ” bytes” of information were transmitted to you over the Web from this site. The IP address does not identify you as an individual. We use your IP address to assess the frequency of visits to this site and the popularity of its various pages and functions. We will not attempt to match any personally identifiable information that you provide to us with your IP address, unless there are reasonable grounds to believe that doing so would provide information that is relevant and material to a criminal investigation.

Additionally, this site uses session “cookies”. Cookies are small files that a web server places on your computer. A cookie file contains a unique identification code that is used to identify your session at a particular website. The web server uses these cookies to maintain information identifying your session as you move from page to page. The cookies do not identify you as an individual and expire when your session has ended. Although you can prevent Web sites from placing cookies on your computer by using your browser’s preference menu, disabling cookies may affect your ability to view or interact with some websites. If you set your browser to not accept cookies, you will still be able to use the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s public website.

We do not sell any personally identifiable information collected through this Web site.

This website does not encrypt incoming e-mail, so you should not send information that you consider highly sensitive through it. We use standard security measures to ensure that your personally identifiable information is not lost, misused, altered, or unintentionally destroyed. We also use software programs to monitor network traffic to identify unauthorized attempts to upload or change information, or otherwise cause damage. Except for authorized law enforcement investigations, no attempts are made to identify individual users or their usage habits.

When we collect sensitive information such as Social Security Number we use a technology called ‘Secure Sockets Layer’, (SSL). SSL technology protects data transferred over the Internet by encrypting information so it cannot be accessed or changed. You can confirm that you are on a SSL protected page. Check to make sure the URL begins with “https” rather than “http” and/or look for a padlock icon on the bottom left or bottom right of your browser.

There may be cases where your browser reports insecure items, the padlock is not displayed or is displayed with a red slash. This happens because the page also contains items which do not need to be encrypted such as images, or style sheets.

Nevertheless, if the URL begins with “https” you can be assured that sensitive information such as your account and credit card numbers remain encrypted and secure even though the padlock icon disappears.

We will post changes to this policy at least 30 days before they take effect. Any information we collect under the current privacy policy will remain subject to the terms of this policy. After any changes take effect, all new information we collect, if any, will be subject to the new policy.

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Michigan Department of Education

Website: http://www.michigan.gov/mde
Site Security: Not Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google, other third-party)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140–281460–,00.html (State of Michigan’s Michigan.gov Policy)
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? No
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

When you view pages on Michigan.gov, some of your information is automatically collected. This may include information about how you linked to Michigan.gov, when you accessed our website, the searches you initiated, things you clicked on, your IP address, the type of browser and operating system you used, and the pages you requested and visited. This information is aggregated and is used to improve the website.

Michigan.gov uses “cookies” to customize your browsing experience. A cookie is a small text file that is saved on your computer when you visit a website.

Session cookies allow you to move through many pages of a website quickly and easily without having to authenticate or reprocess each new area you visit. Session cookies are destroyed after successful completion of a transaction, after a few minutes of inactivity, or when the browser is closed.

Persistent cookies help websites remember your information and settings when you visit them in the future. They continue to exist after a few minutes of inactivity, after the browser is closed, or after a user completes a single session. Persistent cookies generated by Michigan.gov expire within five years.

Michigan.gov uses cookies in the following ways:

  • To help you to conduct online transactions.
  • To perform statistical analyses on website usage to understand how people are using the website and how we can improve it.

If you choose to do so, you can configure your browser to notify you when a new cookie is received. You can also view and delete existing cookies, prevent your browser from accepting new cookies, and disable cookies altogether. If you disable cookies, you can still use Michigan.gov, but your ability to use some areas or functions of the website may be limited.

We will only share personal information about you with others if:

  • We have your consent to share the information, or
  • We need to share your information to provide the product or service you have requested, or
  • We are authorized to do so by law. E.g., to respond to subpoenas, court orders, legal process, or to requests pursuant to a statute requiring or permitting disclosure such as the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, MCL 15.231, et seq.

We limit access to personally identifiable information gathered through Michigan.gov to employees and agents who need access to perform a specific job. Security measures have been integrated into the design, implementation, and day-to-day operations of this website as part of our continuing commitment to the security of electronic content as well as the electronic transmission of information.

Michigan.gov uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology to encrypt and protect your personal financial information during Internet transmissions.

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Minnesota Department of Education

Website: http://education.state.mn.us/mde/index.html
Site Security: Not Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/about/MDEDEV_001315
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? No
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

For site management functions, we collect information for analysis and statistical purposes. We do not report or use this information in any manner that would reveal personally identifiable information, or release it to any outside parties unless legally required to do so in connection with law enforcement investigations or other legal proceedings.

We create summary statistics, which we use to assess information of most interest, determine technical design specifications and identify system performance or problem areas. We do not collect personally identifiable information, and we make no attempt to link such information with individuals. When you visit this site and browse or download information, we automatically collect and store the following information about your visit:

The Internet Protocol Address and domain name used, but not the email address. The Internet Protocol address is a numerical identifier assigned either to your Internet service provider or directly to your computer. We use the Internet Protocol Address to direct Internet traffic to you;

· The type of browser and operating system you used;
· The date and time you visited this site;
· The Web pages or services you accessed at this site; and
· The Web site you visited prior to coming to this Web site.

We may use “cookies” to customize your browsing experience. A cookie contains unique information a Web site can use to track such things as passwords, lists of pages you’ve visited, and the date when you last looked at a specific page or to identify your session at a particular Web site. Cookies provide a method of distinguishing among visitors to our site. Cookies created on your computer by using this Web site do not contain personally identifying information and do not compromise your privacy or security. We use the cookie feature only to store a randomly generated identifying tag on your computer. You can refuse the cookie or delete the cookie file from your computer.

Security measures have been integrated into the design, implementation and day-to-day practices of this site. This information should not be construed in any way as giving business, legal, or other advice, or warranting as fail proof, the security of information provided on this site.

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Mississippi Department of Education

Website: http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/
Site Security: Not Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: None
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? No
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

N/A

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Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Website: https://dese.mo.gov/
Site Security: Partially Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google, other third-party)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: https://www.mo.gov/privacy-policy/
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? In partial compliance
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

To ensure our system remains available to all visitors, our operating system tracks unauthorized attempts to upload or change information, or that can otherwise cause damage.

While you browse the web site our operating system will automatically record the following information:

  • The name of the domain from which you accessed our web site. For example, if you are connecting from an America Online account, the fact that someone who visited this web site uses AOL as an Internet service provider will be known, but the individual e-mail address of the user will not be known.
  • The date and time any page on our site was accessed.
  • The address (also called the URL) of the web site from which any page on this site was linked. For example, if you clicked on a hyperlink on the Office of Administration web site to reach the State of Missouri web site, that fact is recorded. However, as discussed above, your identity remains unknown.
  • The type of browser being used, such as “Netscape Version X.X” or “Internet Explorer Version X.X”.
  • The type of operating system you use such as Macintosh, Unix, or Windows.

This tracking system does NOT record information about individuals. This information is used to monitor traffic and improve this site.

The State of Missouri uses Google Analytics to provide additional information about how you use our site. Google will put persistent cookies on your browser to help us know how people use our site. These cookies collect anonymous traffic data; no personal information is kept via cookies. If you block cookies from Google, you can still view our content, but we will not be able to use information from your visit to improve our site. Learn more about Google Analytics cookies.

We will post any changes in this privacy policy at least 30 days prior to the change taking effect unless ordered by a court to do so sooner.

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Montana Office of Public Instruction

Website: http://opi.mt.gov/
Site Security: Mis-Configured Security
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Facebook, Twitter, other third-party)
Google Analytics: Not Present
Privacy Policy: http://opi.mt.gov/privacy-terms
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? N/A
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

The Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI) uses the Clicky Analytics Service (Clicky) to analyze web traffic on its websites.  Neither the OPI nor Clicky collect any personally identifiable information through the use this service.

The Clicky Analytics Service uses cookies to collect anonymous web traffic data, which the OPI uses to improve our online services, information and user experience.  Users may block the collection of their anonymous web traffic, however it may result in a degraded experience when using this website.

When a visitor views a page on this website with the tracking code installed, the following data is sent to Clicky tracking servers and logged to the OPI’s account:

Page URL

Page title

Referrer

User agent

IP address

Language

Screen resolution

Tracking cookie

x/y coordinates of mouse events

There are also up to ten (10) unique “first party” cookies and one (1) “third party” cookie that the Clicky Analytics Service will install on a web browser when a visitor views this site with the tracking code (“Code”) installed.

More detailed information regarding the Clicky Analytics Service can be found here.

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Nebraska Department of Education

Website: https://www.education.ne.gov/
Site Security: Partially Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google, other third-party)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: None (Links to third-party Nebraska.gov website vendor privacy policy.)
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? No
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

N/A

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Nevada Department of Education

Website: http://www.doe.nv.gov/
Site Security: Not Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: http://nv.gov/privacy-policy/ (State of Nevada policy)
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? No
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

The Nevada state web portal utilizes server logs and log analysis tools to create summary statistics about the use of the portal. These logs collect the Internet Protocol (“IP”) address of all computers accessing the portal, and may collect other similar information about the computer’s network. Summary statistics are used for various purposes such as assessing what information is of most interest to users, determining technical design specifications, and identifying system performance or problem areas.

This data is not reported or used in any manner that would reveal personally identifiable information, and will not be released to any outside parties unless legally required to do so in connection with law enforcement investigations or other legal proceedings.

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The Nevada state web portal does use cookies to collect information used to improve the content of our web services and to help us understand how people are using our services. This information does not identify you personally and is used for gathering web statistics only. Executive branch organizations are not prohibited from using cookies. If cookies are used, the organization must disclose the specific information regarding the use of the cookie as part of their privacy statement.

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New Hampshire Department of Education

Website: https://www.education.nh.gov/
Site Security: Partially Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google)
Google Analytics: Not Present
Privacy Policy: https://www.nh.gov/disclaimer.html (State of New Hampshire policy)
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? N/A
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

In the State of New Hampshire, laws exist to ensure that government is open and that the public has access to appropriate information obtained and held by the government. At the same time, the State recognizes that personal information collected by the State should be used only for the purpose for which it is collected. Except as authorized by law, such information will not be disclosed to other persons or organizations. Therefore, it is the policy of the State of New Hampshire that all personal information collected by state government Web sites shall be subject to the following principles:

  • Electronic information – information collected and held electronically shall be afforded the same protection as non-electronic information;
  • Collection of personal information – the collection of personal information shall be limited to and consistent with the requirements of the government program or activity;
  • Use of personal information – individuals shall be informed as to why information is being collected and how it will be used;
  • Disclosure of personal information – disclosure of information shall be limited to the purpose for which it was collected unless otherwise authorized by law; when practical and provided by law, information may be obtained from other government entities;
  • Access to personal information – individuals shall be allowed a reasonable opportunity to obtain access to their personal information and to ensure that it is correct; and
  • Security precautions – reasonable precautions shall be taken to ensure the security of personal information.

The following information is collected and stored automatically from all users accessing State of New Hampshire Web sites:

  • The Internet domain (for example, “xcompany.com” if you use a private Internet access account, or “yourschool.edu” if you connect from a university’s domain) and Internet Protocol (IP) address from which you access our site;
  • The type of hardware, browser and operating system used to access our site;
  • The date and time you access our site;
  • The number of bytes of data transmitted during your visit;
  • Transaction and routing information to and from your computer;
  • The pages you visit; and
  • If you linked to our site from another Web site, the address of that Web site (URL).

This information is used for purposes such as assessing what information is of most interest to users and system enhancements.

State of New Hampshire applications and Web pages may use cookies (or programs called “applets”) to store information. Cookies are text files stored on your computer to enhance the usability of a particular Web site. They can tell a web site if you have visited before and can pass short bits of information from the Web site back to itself the next time you visit. Any information, including personal information, which you choose to provide at a site may be stored in a cookie. Your Web browser can be configured to refuse cookies or to notify you when a Web site attempts to send you a cookie. Cookie files can also be found and deleted from your computer’s hard drive.

The State of New Hampshire has instituted security measures to protect the information and systems that we maintain. These measures are designed to ensure that this service remains available to all users by blocking unauthorized access to our systems and preventing corruption of data, thus providing reasonable protection of personal information in our possession.

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New Jersey Department of Education

Website: http://www.state.nj.us/education/
Site Security: Not Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (self-hosted third-party)
Google Analytics: Not Present
Privacy Policy: http://www.state.nj.us/nj/privacy.html (State of New Jersey privacy notice)
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? N/A
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

Information Collected and Stored Automatically

The Internet domain (for example, “xcompany.com” if you use a private Internet access account, or “yourschool.edu” if you connect from a university’s domain) and IP address (an IP address is a number that is automatically assigned to your computer whenever you are surfing the Web) from which you access our web site;

  • The type of browser and operating system used to access our site;
  • The date and time you access our site;
  • The pages you visit; and
  • If you linked to the New Jersey web site from another web site, the address of that web site.

We use this information to help us make our site more useful to visitors – to learn about the number of visitors to our site and the types of technology our visitors use. We do not track or record information about individuals and their visits.

The State of New Jersey uses cookies to customize and enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are simple text files stored on your computer by Internet web sites to help identify users and enhance customer service. Cookies created by using the State web site may contain personally identifying information such as user contact information consisting of name, address, phone number or e-mail address. The cookie feature is used only to store a randomly generated identifying tag on your computer and does not compromise your privacy or security.

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The State of New Jersey, as developer and manager of this web site has taken several steps to safeguard the integrity of its data and prevent unauthorized access to information maintained. These measures are designed and intended to prevent corruption of data, block unknown or unauthorized access to our systems and information, and to provide reasonable protection of private information in our possession.

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New Mexico Public Education Department

Website: http://www.ped.state.nm.us/ped/index.html
Site Security: Not Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: http://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/information/privacy-policy/
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? No
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

Cookies are files with small amount of data, which may include an anonymous unique identifier.  Cookies are sent to your browser from a web site and stored on your computer’s hard drive.  Like many sites, we use “cookies” to collect information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Site.

The security of your Personal Information is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

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New York State Education Department

Website: http://www.nysed.gov/
Site Security: Not Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google, Twitter, other third-party)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: http://www.nysed.gov/internet-privacy-policy
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? No
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

Please note that NYSED may, at its sole discretion, change modify, add, or delete portions of this policy.

When you visit this website, NYSED automatically collects and stores the information listed below about your visit. None of this information is deemed to constitute personal information. The information that is collected automatically is used to improve the website’s content, to help NYSED understand how users interact with the website, and to help make the site more user-friendly. It is also used for statistical analysis to determine what information is of most and of least interest to our visitors, and to identify system performance or problem areas. The information is not collected for commercial marketing purposes and NYSED does not sell or distribute the information collected from the website for commercial marketing purposes. This information is purged from NYSED’s database after six months.

  • The Internet Protocol address and domain name of your Internet service provider. The Internet Protocol address is a numerical identifier assigned either to your Internet service provider or directly to your computer, which can be used to direct internet traffic to you;
  • The type of browser and operating system you used;
  • The date and time you visited this site;
  • The web pages or services you accessed at this site;
  • The URL or web site address of the web site you visited prior to coming to this website and from which any web page on this site was linked; and
  • If you downloaded a form, the form that was downloaded.

Cookies are simple text files stored on your web browser to provide a means of distinguishing among users of this website. The use of cookies is a standard practice among Internet websites. In order to better serve you, we may use “temporary” cookies to enhance, customize or enable your visit to this web site. Temporary cookies do not contain personal information and do not compromise your privacy or security and are erased during the operation of your browser or when your browser is closed. NYSED does not use “persistent” cookies on this site. Persistent cookies are stored on a user’s computer hard drive to allow the website to recognize the user the next time the user visits the site and tailor the information presented to the user’s interests. The software you use to access the website allows you to refuse new cookies or delete existing cookies. Refusing or deleting these cookies may limit your ability to take advantage of some of the features of this website.

The collection of information through this website and the disclosure of that information are subject to the provisions of the Internet Security and Privacy Act. NYSED will only collect personal information through this website, or disclose such personal information, if the user has consented to the collection and disclosure of such personal information. The voluntary disclosure of personal information to NYSED by the user, whether solicited or unsolicited, constitutes consent to the collection and disclosure of the information by NYSED for the purposes for which the user disclosed the information to NYSED, as was reasonably ascertainable from the nature and terms of the disclosure.

However, NYSED may collect or disclose personal information without user consent if the collection or disclosure is: (1) necessary to perform the statutory duties of NYSED, or necessary for NYSED to operate a program authorized by law, or authorized by state or federal statute or regulation; (2) made pursuant to a court order or by law; (3) for the purpose of validating the identity of the user; or (4) of information to be used solely for statistical purposes that is in a form that cannot be used to identify any particular person. Further, the disclosure of information, including personal information, collected through this website is subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Law and the Personal Privacy Protection Law. Additionally, NYSED may disclose personal information to federal or State law enforcement authorities to enforce its rights against unauthorized access or attempted unauthorized access to NYSED’s information technology assets and any other inappropriate use of its website.

In addition, NYSED has implemented procedures to safeguard the integrity of its information technology assets, including, but not limited to, authentication, monitoring, auditing and encryption. These Security measures have been integrated into the design, implementation, and day-to-day operations of this website as part of our continuing commitment to the security of electronic content as well as the electronic transmission of information.

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North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Website: http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/
Site Security: Not Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/legalnotices/#privacy
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? No
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

When you visit our website to browse, read pages, or download information, we automatically collect and store the following information:

  • Internet domain and IP address from which you access our site
  • Type of browser and operating system used to access our site
  • Date and time you access our site
  • Pages you visit
  • If you came to our site from another website, the address of that site
  • The search engine and search words/phrases used to locate our site (if applicable)

We use this information to help us make our site more useful to visitors, and to learn about the number of visitors to our site and the types of technology our visitors use.

This site uses cookies on a limited basis to help us provide fresh, individual content to our visitors. Public Schools of North Carolina does not track information collected by cookies during a visit to our website.

For website security purposes and to ensure that this service remains available to all users, this computer system employs software programs to monitor network traffic to identify unauthorized attempts to upload or change information, or otherwise cause damage. These attempts to cause damage could be subject to legal action.

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North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

Website: https://www.nd.gov/dpi
Site Security: Partially Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google, other third-party)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: https://www.nd.gov/dpi/privacy/
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? In partial compliance
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

The information below is collected and stored automatically from all user who browse NDDPI’s website:

  • The Internet Protocol (IP) address and internet domain from which you used to access NDDPI’s website
  • The browser and operating system used when visiting our site
  • The date and time you accessed our site
  • The pages you visited
  • The address of a website you used to get to our website

None of the aforementioned information will identify you.

The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction uses google analytical software to understand how our visitors use our site, and to measure how visitors navigate pages.  State-operated webpages are entitled to use first-party cookies (short, simple text files stored on a user’s computer that keep track and store information.)   The analytical software used by NDDPI does not store personally identifiable information, but will send information to Google such as the web page you’re visiting and your IP address.  Google Analytics may also set cookies on our browser or read cookies already there.

Google Analytics collects device-specific information (such as hardware model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, location, and mobile network information).

The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction reserves the right to make changes to our Privacy Policy without notice.  Please visit this Privacy Policy page to stay up-to-date.

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Ohio Department of Education

Website: http://education.ohio.gov/
Site Security: Mis-Configured Security
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google, other third-party)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: http://education.ohio.gov/Miscellaneous/Privacy
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? No
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

In order to generate usage statistics to help us improve our web site, we automatically collect certain information on every visitor to the web site. However, this information does not disclose “personal identifiers” (such as name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, etc.). Each time a request is made to view a page within this web site, our web site creates a log file capturing generic user information. Examples of this type of information includes the type of Internet browser or computer operating system you are using, the date and time you accessed this site, the Internet protocol address of the individual computer (or proxy server) making the request, and the Internet address of the site from which you may have linked to this site.

All information collected by way of server log files is used in aggregate form only, and may be analyzed for trends and statistics.

Visitors who submit information via this web site should be aware that data linking your computer to this web site (a “cookie”) may be created. Temporary cookies may be used when necessary to complete a transaction, to process data submitted to us online or to facilitate ongoing Internet interaction. Information collected on our web sites, including cookies, may also be subject to disclosure pursuant to a public records request.

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Oklahoma State Department of Education

Website: http://sde.ok.gov/sde/
Site Security: Not Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: https://www.ok.gov/about/privacy_policy.html (Users of OK.gov privacy policy)
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? No
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

The IP (Internet Protocol) numbers of computers (servers) used to visit OK.gov sites are noted as part of our statistical analysis on use of our websites so we may better design services and improve access to them. However, the site does not attempt to gain personally identifiable information on individual users and associate them with IP addresses

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Oregon Department of Education

Website: http://www.oregon.gov/ode/Pages/default.aspx
Site Security: Not Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google, Twitter)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: http://www.oregon.gov/pages/terms-and-conditions.aspx (Terms and Conditions for Oregon.gov)
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? No
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

If you browse or download information during your visit to this website, we collect and store only the standard data collected by all web server software. That information is:

  1. The Internet Protocol (IP) address used for your connection (but not your email address). The IP address is a numerical identifier assigned either to your internet service provider or directly to your computer. We use the IP address to respond to your browser request. Example: 122.125.36.42
  2. The domain name assigned to your IP address (if there is one). Example: somename.com
  3. The type of browser and operating system used. Example: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 4.01; Windows NT; IE4WDUS-1998101501)
  4. The date and time you visited this site
  5. The web pages or services you accessed at this site
  6. The website you visited prior to coming to this website. (Note: this is included so that summary analysis can be done on how visitors get to our site, i.e., from a search engine, from a link on another site, etc.)

We do not track individual user navigation choices. We do, however, summarize the information listed above to determine:

  • What organizations are our most frequent users (item 2 above) to better target our content for the audience
  • What browsers are being used on our site to determine what techniques we should use to develop pages that will work with different browsers (item 3 above).
  • How often our pages are being visited (item 5 above)
  • The traffic from organization names such as search engines that direct people to the site (item 6 above)

This site uses the industry standard encryption software Secure Socket Layer (SSL) to enable secure transmission of data. The URL in your browser will change to “HTTPS” instead of “HTTP” when this security feature is invoked. Your browser may also display a lock or key symbol on its task bar to indicate invoked secure transmission. If these indicators are not present, information may be susceptible to interception by other parties. Most internet email communication is not considered secure. If you are communicating sensitive information, consider sending it by postal mail or contacting the agency by phone.

A cookie is a small text file created by a web server and stored on your computer hard drive. Cookies save unique information that the web server can access while you are browsing our website. Typically, cookies save information such as your site preferences, the date you last looked at a specific page, or a random number used to identify your particular web session. Cookies help us measure how many visitors come to our web site and how many of these visitors are new or returning.

Cookies placed on your computer by our web management tools are written so they can only be used by our web tools, and they only retrieve specific information. We do not gather information from you, from other cookie files, or access any other information on your computer.

Most web browsers allow you to deny or accept the cookie feature (refer to your browser’s help function for details). You can control the use of cookies on your computer, and even eliminate them. However, eliminating cookie use may interfere with the function of some Oregon.gov website services.

Oregon.gov prohibits advertising by private entities on its websites. Oregon.gov does not endorse or sponsor the products, services or information appearing on privately owned websites.

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Pennsylvania Department of Education

Website: http://www.education.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx
Site Security: Not Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: https://www.pa.gov/privacy-policy/ (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania website privacy policy)
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? No
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

As part of standard Internet practice we collect the following information when you visit our sites:

  • Your domain name; for example, “xcompany.com” if you use a private internet access account, or “yourschool.edu”, if you are connecting from a university domain;
  • Your IP address, a number automatically assigned to your computer when you are using the Internet;
  • The type of browser and operating system used to access our site;
  • The Internet address of the website from which you linked directly to our site;
  • The pages you visit within the commonwealth’s site; and
  • The links made to other websites through this site.

This information is collected for statistical analysis using standard third-party software programs to create summary statistics. The statistics are used for the purpose of determining what information is of most and least interest to all visitors and identifying system performance or problem areas. This information is not collected for commercial marketing purposes. The Commonwealth does not sell information collected online.

We may customize your browsing experience by using “cookies” to store a randomly generated identifying tag on your computer. (Cookies are simple text files stored by your web browser and they provide a method of distinguishing among visitors to the websites.) You can refuse the cookie or delete the cookie file from your computer at any time by using any one of a number of widely available methods.

Commonwealth policy does not allow for the use of persistent cookies. Cookies created on your computer by using our websites do not contain personally identifiable information and do not compromise your privacy or security.

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Rhode Island Department of Education

Website: http://www.ride.ri.gov/
Site Security: Not Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google, Twitter, other third party)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: http://www.ride.ri.gov/AboutthisSite/Disclaimer.aspx (Disclaimer)
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? No
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

We are committed to protecting your privacy online. When you visit our site, we may collect personal information from you such as your name and e-mail address. Our third party hosting company will collect additional information such as the URL you came from, your IP address, your domain name, your browser type, the country and state where your server is located, and the pages that were viewed during your visit to our site. All this information is kept on a secure server to protect it from outside parties.

We do not sell or rent personal information to others. We use your information only for the limited purposes of sending you updates and useful information about our programs, promotional information, enhancing the site operation, for statistical purposes, and for overall systems administration.

We understand and respect the right to privacy.

[NOTE: This is the full Rhode Island Department of Education privacy statement, not an excerpt.]

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South Carolina Department of Education

Website: https://ed.sc.gov/
Site Security: Partially Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: https://ed.sc.gov/privacy-legal/
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? No
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

A cookie is a small piece of data stored on the user’s hard drive containing information about the user. Once the user closes their browser, the cookie automatically terminates. The South Carolina Department of Education Web Site automatically receives and records information on our logs from your browser including your IP address, which is not linked to personally identifiable information. We use this information to analyze trends, administer the Site, track user’s movement, and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use. The South Carolina Department of Education is the sole owner of the information collected on our Site. The South Carolina Department of Education cannot ensure or warrant the security of information transmitted or provided to us, and you do so at your own risk.

The South Carolina Department of Education Web Site automatically receives and records information on our logs from your browser including your IP address, which is then linked to personally identifiable information if a user has chosen to subscribe to an SDE service.

Any SDE application or Web page that uses “cookies” will identify itself as such. This information is handled in the same way as other personally identifiable information obtained by the SDE. No user information will be gathered through the use of “cookies” except that which is required to run the specific application(s) being accessed by the user.

S.C. Code Section 30-2-50 provides that no person or private entity shall knowingly obtain or use any personal information obtained from a public body for any commercial solicitation directed to a person in this State. The South Carolina Department Education, as a public entity, gives notice to the public that obtaining or using these public records for commercial solicitation is prohibited. Any person who knowingly uses public records for commercial solicitation is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined an amount not to exceed five hundred dollars or imprisoned for a term not to exceed one year, or both.

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South Dakota Department of Education

Website: http://doe.sd.gov/
Site Security: Mis-Configured Security
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google, Twitter, other third-party)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: http://sd.gov/privacy.aspx (State of South Dakota privacy policy)
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? No
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

Any State-operated webpage or application is entitled to the use cookies; which are short and simple text files stored on a user’s computer. Cookies 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 is handled in the same manner as other information collected through State-operated websites.

The State of South Dakota is committed to the security of the information that is either available from or collected by state agency websites. The State continues to safeguard the integrity of its information, technology and computing infrastructure, including but not limited to: authentication, monitoring, auditing and encryption.

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Tennessee Department of Education

Website: http://tn.gov/education/
Site Security: Mis-Configured Security
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google, Facebook, Twitter, other third-party)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: https://www.tn.gov/web-policies/privacy-statement.html (State of Tennessee Web Site Privacy Statement)
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? No
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

 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.

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.

The State of Tennessee 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.

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Texas Education Agency

Website: https://tea.texas.gov/Home/
Site Security: Partially Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google, other third-party)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: https://tea.texas.gov/interiorpage.aspx?id=25769818374#Privacy
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? No
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

  • The TEA website does not require the use of cookie files or cookies to view public information. A cookie file is an electronic record containing information a website can use to identify user sessions or to track such things as passwords, lists of pages visited, or the access date for a specific page. TEA applications that you log into from the website may require cookies. TEA will only use information gathered through the use of cookies to display information to web users.

  • We collect information for analysis and statistics for site management. These statistics are used to assess what information is of most interest, determine technical design specifications, and identify system performance or problem areas. We do not report or use this information in any manner that would reveal personally identifiable information.

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Utah State Board of Education

Website: https://www.schools.utah.gov/
Site Security: Partially Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Not Present
Google Analytics: Not Present
Privacy Policy: https://www.schools.utah.gov/termsofuse (Terms of Use)
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? N/A
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

The USBE computer systems are subject to monitoring to promote proper functioning of the systems and to provide security for the computer systems operation. By using the computer systems you are consenting to exercise such monitoring practices.

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Vermont Agency of Education

Website: http://education.vermont.gov/
Site Security: Not Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google, Twitter)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: http://www.vermont.gov/portal/policies/privacy.php (State of Vermont Privacy Policy)
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? No
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

Here is how we handle information about your visit to our Portal:

If you do nothing during your visit but browse through the Portal, read pages, or download information, we will gather and store certain information about your visit automatically. Your Web browser software transmits most of this information to us. This information does not identify you personally.

We automatically collect and store only the following information about your visit:

  • The numeric IP address (an IP address is a number that is automatically assigned to your computer whenever you are surfing the Web) from which you access the Vermont.gov Portal. Our software can then map these IP addresses into Internet domain names, for example, “xcompany.com” if you use a private Internet access account, or “yourschool.edu” if you connect from a university’s domain.
  • The type of browser and operating system used to access Vermont.gov Portal.
  • The date and time you access Vermont.gov.
  • The pages you visit, including graphics loaded from each page and other documents you download, such as PDF (Portable Document Format) files and word processing documents.
  • If you linked to Vermont.gov from another Web site, the address of that Web site. Your Web browser software transmits this information to us.

We use this information to help us make our site more useful to visitors — to learn about the number of visitors to our site and the types of technology our visitors use. We do not track or record information about individuals and their visits.

A cookie is a small text file that a Web site can place on your computer’s hard drive in order, for example, to collect information about your activities on the site or to make it possible for you to use an online shopping cart to keep track of items you wish to purchase. The cookie transmits this information back to the Web site’s computer which, generally speaking, is the only computer that can read it. Most consumers do not know that cookies are being placed on their computers when they visit Web sites. If you want to know when this happens, or to prevent it from happening, you can set your browser to warn you when a Web site attempts to place a cookie on your computer.

We discourage the use of Web cookies on our Portals. Temporary cookies, however, may be used when necessary to complete a transaction or enhance the user experience of using the site. Certain services, such as Secretary of State services, use cookies to enhance the user experience and/or avoid multiple login/password authentication. If a persistent Web cookie is required, the Web page discloses to visitors that a persistent cookie is being used and/or contains a compact privacy policy used by browsers to determine the need and content of the cookie.

We take very seriously the integrity of the information and systems that we maintain. As such, we have instituted security measures for all information systems under our control so that information will not be lost, misused or altered.

For site security purposes and to ensure that our Internet services remain available to all users, we employ software programs to monitor traffic to identify unauthorized attempts to upload or change information or otherwise cause damage. In the event of authorized law enforcement investigations and pursuant to any required legal process, information from these sources may be used to help identify an individual.

Your Vermont.gov account information is password-protected for your privacy and security. In certain areas, as with credit card transactions, Vermont.gov uses industry-standard secure socket layer (SSL) encryption to protect data transmissions.

The Vermont.gov Oversight Committee has approved this policy. Vermont.gov may, with the approval of the Vermont.gov Oversight Committee, revise this policy from time to time. If we make any substantial changes we will notify you by posting a prominent announcement on our pages. This is a statement of policy and should not be interpreted as a contract of any kind.

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Virginia Department of Education

Website: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/
Site Security: Not Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/home_files/web_policy.shtml#policy
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? No
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

The department collects only the minimum amount of information needed to provide services. If you do nothing during your visit to the Virginia Department of Education website but browse or download information, we automatically collect and store the following information about your visit:

  1. The Internet domain and IP address from which you accessed our site;
  2. The type of browser and operating system you used;
  3. The date and time you visited this site;
  4. The pages visited; and
  5. If you arrived from another website, the address of that website.

The information collected is used to improve the content of our Web services and to help us understand how people are using our pages. The information in our web logs is not personally identifiable, and no attempt is made to link it with the individuals that browse our website.

Your input is used to improve the content of our web services and to help us understand how people are using our pages. Routing information is used to send requested web pages to your computer for viewing. Transaction routing information is used primarily in a statistical summary format to assess content and server performance. We may share this summary information with our business partners when needed.

We may keep your information indefinitely, but we ordinarily delete routing information regularly after the web page is transmitted. However, on rare occasions when a “hacker” attempts to breach computer security, logs and any other relevant information in our possession may be shared with law enforcement agencies.

We do not sell or rent our subscribers’ information to any outside company or organization. We do not reveal specific information about users or other personally identifiable data to unaffiliated third parties for their independent use, except if required to do so by FOIA or other law.

“Cookies” are small files either stored on a server or sent back to a visiting computer. In certain applications user information is stored as cookies, which are then sent back to and stored on the user’s computer. Some sections of the website use cookies to customize the information presented to you. Cookies are also used to aggregate site usage information to help us improve our users’ experience.

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Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Website: http://www.k12.wa.us/
Site Security: Not Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google, Twitter)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: http://www.k12.wa.us/siteinfo/privacypolicy.aspx
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? No
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

When you browse this website, we may gather and store certain information about your visit. We automatically collect and store the following information about your visit:

  1. The Internet domain and network address you use to access our site;
  2. The type of web browser and operating system you are using;
  3. The date and time of your visit;
  4. The pages you visit on this website;
  5. The last website you visited before coming to ours; and
  6. Other web traffic statistics such as Google Analytics or Piwik Analytics.

The information we automatically collect is saved and used by this agency to improve the content of our web services and to help us understand how people are using our services.

To better serve our users, we use a variety of indicators to customize your browsing experience with this website, including “cookies.” If you use your browser settings opt to block all cookies in the settings to your web browser (such as Internet Explorer, Safari, Chrome or Firefox), (including essential cookies) this could affect the availability and functionality of this website. We only have control over indicators we provide and not over third party tools or other technologies deployed on this website that may be created by using embedded third party applications.

This Agency has taken steps to safeguard the integrity of its data and prevent unauthorized access to information maintained by us. These measures are designed and intended to prevent corruption of data, block unknown or unauthorized access to our systems and information, and to provide reasonable protection of information in our possession.

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West Virginia Department of Education

Website: http://wvde.state.wv.us/
Site Security: Mis-Configured Security
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: http://wvde.state.wv.us/disclaimer.html (Disclaimer)
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? No
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

The West Virginia Department of Education maintains this web site to provide relevant information concerning Department and statewide educational programs and West Virginia’s elementary and secondary schools. You are invited to browse this site. You may download material displayed on this site for non-commercial purposes only, provided you also retain all copyright and other proprietary notices contained on the materials. You may not use the contents of this site for commercial purposes, without written permission from the West Virginia Department of Education.

Neither the West Virginia Department of Education nor any other party involved in creating, producing, or delivering this site is liable for any direct, incidental, consequential, indirect, or punitive damages arising out of access to, or use of, this site. The West Virginia Department of Education also assumes no responsibility, and shall not be held liable for any damages to, or viruses that may infect, computer equipment or other property as a result of using,browsing, or downloading any materials, data, images, or text from this site.

Pages on this site provide hyperlinks to other sites that may not be maintained by the West Virginia Department of Education. The West Virginia Department of Education does not (a) make any warranty, express or implied, with respect to the use of the links provided; (b) guarantee the accuracy, completeness, usefulness, or adequacy of any resources, information, apparatus, product, or process available at or from these sites; or c) imply any affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement, or association with these sites or the entities involved in their operation. Accordingly, the West Virginia Department of Education is not responsible for the contents of any off-site pages or any other sites linked from this site. Linking to off-site pages or sites is at your own risk. Any communication or material you transmit to this site by electronic mail or otherwise, including any data, questions, comments, suggestions, or the like is, and will be treated as, non-confidential.

[NOTE: This is the full West Virginia Department of Education privacy statement, not an excerpt.]

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Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Website: https://dpi.wi.gov/
Site Security: Partially Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google, other third-party)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: https://dpi.wi.gov/privacy (Wisconsin Citizen Portal Privacy Notice)
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? No
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

If you do nothing during your visit to Wisconsin.gov but browse or download information, we automatically collect and store the following information about your visit:

  1. The Internet Protocol address (IP) and domain name used but not the email address. The IP address is a numerical identifier assigned either to your Internet service provider or directly to your computer. We use the IP address to direct Internet traffic to you;
  2. The type of browser and operating system you used and your connection speed;
  3. The date and time you visited this site;
  4. The web pages or services you accessed at this site; and
  5. The website you visited prior to coming to this website.

The information we automatically collect or store is used to improve the content of our web services and to help us understand how people are using our services. Wisconsin.gov analyzes our website logs to continually improve the value of the materials available on our site. Our website logs are not personally identifiable, and we make no attempt to link them with the individuals that browse Wisconsin.gov.

Cookies may include an anonymous unique identifier, that is sent to your browser from a web site’s computers and may either be used only during your session (a “session” cookie) or may be stored on your computer’s hard drive (a “persistent” cookie). Cookies can contain data about user movement during the visit to the website. If your browser software is set to allow cookies, a website can send its own cookie to you. A website that has set a cookie can only access those cookies it has sent to you, it cannot access cookies sent to you by other sites.

Cookies are one mechanism for maintaining continuity during a user’s visit to a website. They allow data to be maintained for users’ benefit as they navigate a site. This is referred to as “session” or “state management” cookie. These cookies go away when you terminate your visit to the website as they are maintained only in your browser’s active memory during your session. Cookies may also be stored on your computer so that you can be recognized by a website on subsequent visits. They can be read by the website that set them whenever you enter the website. They are often used on websites that require you to log in to save you entering all of your log-in information. They may store information on your unique identifier and the areas of the website you have visited before. These cookies are stored on your computer’s hard drive after you have left your website visit and consequently are often referred to as “persistent” cookies.

You can configure your browser to accept all cookies, reject all cookies, or notify you when a cookie is set. (Each browser is different, so check the “Help” menu of your browser to learn how to change your cookie preferences.) Wisconsin.gov’s Practices Regarding Cookies Wisconsin.gov uses only session cookies. The information on these cookies is retained by the State only while the user’s session is active in a table that lists the unique identifiers of those currently using the site.

The Department of Administration, as developer and manager of Wisconsin.gov, has taken several steps to safeguard the integrity of its telecommunications and computing infrastructure, including but not limited to authentication, monitoring, auditing, and encryption. Security measures have been integrated into the design, implementation and day-to-day practices of the entire Department of Administration operating environment as part of its continuing commitment to risk management.

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Wyoming Department of Education

Website: https://edu.wyoming.gov/
Site Security: Partially Secure
Ad Trackers/User Surveillance: Present (Google)
Google Analytics: Present
Privacy Policy: None
In compliance with Google Analytics Terms of Service? No
Privacy Policy Excerpt(s):

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