The Reporters Inc.’s Internet Privacy Policy
(As of January 2014)
The Reporters Inc. places a high priority on protecting your privacy. This privacy policy was created in order to demonstrate our commitment to the privacy of website users. This policy explains what types of information are collected by The Reporters Inc. website, and how this information is used. The Reporters Inc. reminds users that when they visit any website, they are automatically providing personal information to the website operator simply by virtue of browsing, reading, and downloading material. This information includes Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, user configuration settings, and information about the website that referred the user to the site, among other things. This type of information is being collected automatically on standard web server access logs.
Use of Your Internet Protocol (IP) Address
The Reporters Inc. uses your Internet Protocol (IP) address for statistical metrics
used to track website visitor traffic. An IP address is a numerical label assigned
to each device (e.g. computer, printer) participating in a computer network that
uses the Internet Protocol for communication.
All computers and servers on the Internet use IP addresses to recognize and
communicate with each other. We collect IP addresses to administer and analyze
our site and report aggregate, non-personal information (such as how many
visitors we have). When you call up our site on your computer, our servers enter
the IP address of that computer into a log. To maintain our users’ anonymity, we
do not associate IP addresses with records containing personal information.
We may also collect personal information about you via registration for
newsletters, commenting, donations, membership and other areas. Where you
have an opportunity to supply information about yourself you may choose not to
provide requested information but in such cases you may not be able to use
certain functions on this website.
We do not and cannot use IP address tracking to retrieve personal information
from your computer.
Use of Cookies
The Reporters Inc. may use “cookies” to identify you as a repeat visitor or
customer of the website, to maintain session information for logged in users, and
to track usage trends and patterns in order to better understand and improve
areas of our website.A cookie is a small amount of data, which often includes an anonymous unique
identifier that is sent to your browser from a web site’s servers and stored on your
computer. Each web site can send its own cookies to your browser if your
browser’s preferences allow it, but (to protect your privacy) most browsers only
permit a web site to access the cookies that the same web site has already sent
to you, not the cookies sent to you by other sites. You are always free to decline
our cookies if your browser permits, but you may not be able to take full
advantage of our site’s features.
We do not and cannot use cookies to retrieve personal information from your
computer.
Who Has Access
Only authorized employees or consultants of The Reporters Inc. are allowed
access to personal information about our users. Any employee or consultant who
violates our privacy and security policies is subject to disciplinary action.
When the Privacy Policy Doesn’t Apply
Remember that any information you share in public areas, such as the The
Reporters Inc. website comments area, becomes public and therefore this
Privacy Policy does not apply to any information you choose to make public. We
encourage visitors to www.thereporters.org to be cautious about what they
disclose and that they do not post any personal information that they expect to
keep private. Personally Identifiable Information is information that can be used
to contact you or determine your specific identity. If other information is linked to
this information, it also becomes Personally Identifiable Information.
The Reporters Inc. website includes links and pointers to external websites as a
convenience to users. These links do not fall under The Reporters Inc. domain,
and we are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of external
websites. Your use of any linked website is solely at your own risk.
Visitors May Request Changes
Visitors to The Reporters Inc. website can request changes to any of the
personally identifying information collected and/or stored by emailing us with the
changes to info@thereporters.org.
Discontinue Policy for E-mail and Other Communications
Individuals voluntarily sign up to receive e-communications from us, such as
name and e-mail address. We may use this information for specific, limited
purposes. You may always “opt out,” either now or at any time in the future, if
you do not wish to receive our messages. You may do so by either emailing us at
info@thereportrs.org or clicking on the “Opt out” link at the bottom of our emailnewsletters or call us at 612-333-3180.
Access to Users Private Information
The Reporters Inc. does not provide, sell, or rent any private information about
our users (including email addresses) to anyone outside the organization.
However, The Reporters Inc. also reminds users that we may have to disclose
user information in response to warrants, subpoenas, or other valid legal
process.
Third Party Usage
We occasionally have service contractors, third party agents, subsidiaries,
affiliates, and joint ventures that perform functions on our behalf, including but
not limited to credit card processing and website hosting. They have access to
personal information needed to perform their functions, and are contractually
obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of the data. They are
restricted from using or altering this data in any way other than to provide the
requested services to The Reporters Inc.
Transfer of Information
In addition, we may always share, disclose, and transfer all information, postings,
and any and all other personal and non-personal information we have collected
to a successor-entity in the case of the sale of the assets of The Reporters Inc.,
corporate reorganization, merger, change in control, or other similar transaction.
Children
This website’s content is intended for adults and we will not knowingly collect
personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you are a parent or
legal guardian of a child under age 13 who you believe has submitted personal
information to this site, please contact us immediately at info@thereporters.org.
Changes to our Privacy Policy
We may amend this privacy policy from time to time; please review it periodically.
We maintain the option to modify this privacy at any time by electronic notice
posted on our website. Your continued use of our website after the date that such
notices are posted will be deemed to be your agreement to the changed terms.
Security
The Reporters Inc. employs a number of security methods designed to prevent
unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure correct use of
information. Your personal data will be stored within a database that is located
behind a firewall for added security.No data transmission over the Internet or any wireless network can be
guaranteed to be secure. As a result, while we try to protect your personal
information, we cannot ensure or guarantee the security of any information you
transmit to us, and you do so at your own risk. We are not liable for the illegal
acts of any third party.
We do not encrypt normal web sessions; however, any transmission to The
Reporters Inc. website or service of credit card information uses SSL encryption
to help protect the data.
Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
Although we take reasonable steps to prevent the introduction of viruses, worms,
or other destructive materials and programs to our site, we do not guarantee or
warrant that our site, or materials that may be downloaded from our site, are free
from such destructive features. We are not liable for any damages or harm
attributable to such features. We are not liable for any claim, loss or injury based
on errors, omissions, interruptions or other inaccuracies in our site, nor for any
claim, loss or injury that results from your use of this site or your breach of any
provision of this agreement.
Questions
If you have any questions regarding our Privacy Policy or our use of your
information, please email info@thereporters.org.
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