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We collect no
information about you, other than information automatically collected and
stored (see below), when you visit our web site unless you choose to provide
that information to us.
Information
Automatically Collected and Stored:
When
you browse through any web site, certain personal information about you can
be collected. We automatically collect and temporarily store the following
information about your visit:
We use this
information for statistical purposes only and to help us make our site more
useful to visitors. Unless it is specifically stated otherwise, no
additional information will be collected about you.
Personally
Provided Information:
If you choose to
provide us with information about yourself through an e-mail message, form,
survey, etc., we will only maintain the information as long as needed to
respond to your question or to fulfill the stated purpose of the
communication.
However, all communications addressed to the
HHS Secretary or the HHS Webmaster are maintained, as required by law, for
historical purposes. These communications are archived on a monthly basis,
but are also protected by the Privacy Act which restricts our use of them,
yet permits certain disclosures. Disclosure:
We do not disclose,
give, sell or transfer any personal information about our visitors, unless
required for law enforcement or statute.
Intrusion
Detection:
This site is
maintained by Constella Group, LLC for the U.S. Government. It is protected by various
provisions of Title 18, U.S. Code. Violations of Title 18 are subject to
criminal prosecution in federal court.
For site security purposes and to ensure that
this service remains 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.
Systems of
Records:
Information
originally collected in traditional paper systems can be submitted
electronically, i.e., electronic commerce transactions and information
updates about eligibility benefits. Electronically submitted information is
maintained and destroyed pursuant to the Federal Records Act, and in some
cases may be subject to the Privacy Act. If information that you submit is
to be used in a Privacy Act system of records, there will be a Privacy Act
Notice provided.
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