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PRIVACY STATEMENT:
What Information We Collect:
Our system routinely collects information about origin and site navigation
of website visitors. This site may use 'cookies' to collect information.
A "cookie" is a text file placed on the browser of a website
visitor to identify website use patterns. This information is used only
to help us continually modify the site based on use patterns and is
not linked to any personal identifying information. We do not collect
any identifying or personal data on site users unless that information
is submitted as part of a request for service or information, such as
requesting a vessel safety check.
Who Is Collecting The Information:
The only people using aggregate website access information are Auxiliary
staff, in particular, our web team. If a visitor submits additional
identifying information (as noted above), that information is available
only to the Auxiliary staff who will be involved in implementing the
requested activity.
How We Will Use The Information:
Information about website use patterns will be utilized by the web
team and other appropriate Auxiliary staff to modify and enhance the
website. Identifying individual information (such as name, e-mail, and
address) will be used only as requested by the visitor.
With Whom Will The Information Be Shared:
Our organization does not sell, share or release any information about
website users to any third parties, unless requested to do so by that
user. Personal information about individual website users, as submitted
as part of a service or information request, will not be shared for
other than the stated purpose in any way without specific consent from
the user. However, we may disclose information when legally compelled
to do so.
Consumer Choices:
Personal information about website users is collected only as part
of a request for service. If information is required in order to provide
a service, the website user will be informed as to which information
in optional and which is essential for receipt of the service. Users
have the option of asking that personal information be removed from
our site once the service has been completed. Users also have the choice
of ending any subscription or request for information by submitting
a cancellation request to the webmaster via the
Contact Us page
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If users do not wish to have any "cookies" attached to their
browser, they may disable cookies through their browser or Internet
service company.
Email Security:
Email links are provided as a means to contact Auxiliary members for
additional information or to make comments. The sender's return email
address will be used to respond to comments and questions and may be
made available to other members of the Auxiliary for the same purpose.
Because normal e-mail is not encrypted, the possibility exists that
unauthorized individuals may intercept e-mail messages. We are not responsible
for privacy of e-mail messages except those stored in our system.
Links:
This web site contains links to other external web sites. If you decide
to utilize any of the external links, you will be directed to a site,
which is not covered by our privacy policy. We recommend that you to
read the privacy statements of these sites since their policies may
differ from ours.
Links to non-Coast Guard entities are not under the control of the
United States Coast Guard or the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary,
and are provided for the convenience of our customers. They do not,
in any way, constitute an endorsement of the linked pages or any commercial
or private issues or products presented there. We cannot make any warranty
or representation concerning the content of these sites, or secondary
sites from the pages to which they link.
Users are encouraged to review the privacy policy of each linked site,
as our organization is not responsible for the privacy policies or procedures
of other sites.
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