ERC Privacy Policy
We are committed to maintaining your privacy. This privacy policy & disclaimers page addresses the collection, security, and access to information that may be obtained by the Pennsylvania Evidence Resource Center (“PA ERC”) through your use of the PA ERC website. This policy covers the following topics:
Information Collected
As part of standard Internet practice, we may 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 PA ERC site; and
- The links made to other websites through this site.
This information is collected for statistical analysis using standard third-party software programs (for example, Google Analytics may be used by third parties on behalf of the Commonwealth) to create summary statistics. The statistics are used for determining what information is of interest to visitors and identifying system performance or problem areas. Where Google Analytics is used, the data are used for other limited purposes by Google. For more detail on how data is used by Google Analytics, please see the following resource: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/
Depending on the website you are using, the information collected, whether or not personally identifiable, may include audio, video, and other graphic formats you send us. The PA ERC does not sell information collected online. Any information, including personally identifiable information (PII) that you provide will be collected and retained in accordance with existing laws and Commonwealth policies.
Public Disclosure
As a general rule, the PA ERC does not disclose any personally identifiable information collected online except where you have given us permission, or where the information is public information under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law 65 P.S. 67.101, et seq., or other applicable laws. Visitors should be aware that information collected by the Commonwealth on its websites which is not otherwise protected by law or policy may be subject to disclosure, including public disclosure if such information is a public record.
Access to User Profiles
Any personally identifiable information you enter in a user profile will be open and accessible to you for review and modification.
Choice
You may decline participation in any activity that asks for information (i.e., surveys or emails). Your choice to not participate will not affect your ability to view information on the Commonwealth’s websites.
Cookies
We use browser cookies to support both essential site functionality and to improve your experience on our website.
A cookie is a small text file that is saved on your device when you visit a website. Cookies help us identify returning visitors, maintain secure sessions, and collect anonymous usage data.
We use two types of cookies:
Session cookies allow you to navigate through the website efficiently without needing to reauthenticate on each page. These cookies are automatically deleted after a short period of inactivity, when you log out, or when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies help us remember your preferences and settings for future visits. These cookies remain on your device after your session ends and may persist until manually deleted or expired.
Cookies set by this website do not contain personally identifiable information and do not compromise your privacy or security.
You may delete or refuse cookies at any time through your browser settings. For optional analytics cookies, you may choose to accept or decline tracking when you first visit the site using the cookie banner.
Disclaimers
External Linking Policy and Disclaimer
The information posted on the PA ERC may include links to information created and maintained by other public and/or private organizations (external websites). We provide these links for your information and convenience. When you select a link to an outside website, you are leaving the PA ERC site and are subject to the privacy and security policies of the owners/sponsors of the outside website.
- PA ERC does not control or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of information contained on an outside website.
- PA ERC does not endorse the organizations sponsoring outside websites and does not endorse the views they express or the products/services they offer.
- PA ERC cannot authorize the use of copyrighted materials contained in outside websites. Users must request such authorization from the sponsor of the outside website.
- PA ERC is not responsible for transmissions users receive from outside websites.
- PA ERC cannot guarantee that outside websites comply with accessibility requirements.
Information Disclaimer
Information provided on the PA ERC website is intended to allow for access to public information. While all attempts are made to provide accurate, current, and reliable information we recognize the possibility of human and/or mechanical error. Therefore, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the PA ERC, the Chester County Intermediate Unit and its officers, employees, and/or agents expressly disclaim any warranty of the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of any information published by Commonwealth systems and shall not be held liable for any losses caused by reliance upon the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of such information. Any person who relies upon such information obtained from this system does so at his or her own risk.