NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS ONLINE PRIVACY STATEMENTNorfolk Public Schools (hereafter referred to as NPS), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. Norfolk Public Schools provides this Privacy Statement to inform you of our Privacy Policy and practices and of the choices you can make about the way your information is collected online and how that information is used. We've structured our websites so that, in general, you can visit NPS on the Web without identifying yourself or revealing any personal information. We make this notice readily available on the bottom of every Norfolk Public Schools - Personnel Web page. The following information is provided regarding the NPS Privacy Statement:
Sites covered by this Privacy Statement. This Privacy Statement applies to the npshr.org website. 1. Links to non-Norfolk Public Schools websites: The NPS website may provide links to third-party websites for your convenience and information. If you access those links, you will leave the NPS website. NPS does not control those sites or their privacy practices, which may differ from NPS's privacy statement. We do not endorse or make any representations about third-party websites. The personal data you choose to give to unrelated third parties is not covered by the Norfolk Public Schools Privacy Statement. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any company before submitting your personal information. Some third-party companies may choose to share their personal data with NPS; that sharing is governed by that third-party company's privacy policy. 2. Types of information we collect. This Privacy Statement covers personal information, non-personal data collection and aggregate reporting. “Personal information” is information that is associated with your name or personal identity. NPS uses personal information to understand better your needs and interests and to provide you with better service. Once you choose to provide us with personal information, you can be assured it will be used only to support your relationship with NPS. We take seriously the trust you place in us. NPS will not sell, rent or lease your personal information to others. On the Norfolk Public Schools Personnel website you can request information, register yourself, or apply for a job at NPS. The types of personal information you provide to us on these pages may include name, address, phone number, e-mail address, social security number, user IDs and passwords, contact preferences, educational and employment background, personal references, criminal history and job interest data. To personalize our website communications and improve our service, we may also ask you to provide us with information regarding your personal or professional interests, demographics, and experiences. Providing this additional information is optional. “Non-personal information” is data about usage and service operation that is not associated with a specific personal identity. NPS collects and analyzes non-personal information to evaluate how visitors use the NPS websites. Non-personal data we collect may include the pages visited on the Norfolk Public Schools websites, unique URL’s (*) visited within npshr.org, browser type and IP (**) address. Most non-personal data is collected via cookies or other analysis technologies. 3. Children's privacy. NPS is committed to protecting the privacy needs of children and we encourage parents and guardians to take an active role in their children's online activities and interests. NPS does not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 15 and NPS does not target its websites to children under 15. 4. How we use your information. NPS uses your personal information to provide you with services and to help us better understand your needs and interests. Specifically, we use your information to help to communicate with you, to provide service and support, and to personalize some NPS websites. Occasionally we may also use your information to contact you for market research regarding NPS services. We will give you the opportunity to choose your privacy preferences regarding such communications (see section 6 of this Privacy Statement, "Your privacy preferences and opting out"). Sensitive personal data is not used for any other purpose by NPS and will not be kept longer than is necessary for providing the services, unless you ask us to retain your information for future reference. Personal data collected online may also be combined with information you provide NPS through other sources. Personal data given to NPS may be transferred across state and country borders for the purposes of data consolidation, storage and simplified information management. Non-personal data is aggregated for reporting about NPS website usability, performance and effectiveness. It is used to improve the experience, usability and site content. 5. Who we share your information with. NPS will not sell, rent or lease your personal information to others. NPS will not share your personal information with third parties except in responding to your requests for service. Your permission will be requested when you submit your information. NPS shares information across Norfolk Public Schools-owned business entities and companies working on our behalf, but only as described above in "How we use your information." NPS contracts with third-party service providers and suppliers to deliver complete products, services and solutions described in "How we use your information." Suppliers and service providers are required to keep confidential the information received on behalf of NPS and may not use it for any purpose other than to carry out the services they are performing for NPS. These service providers may change or we may contract with additional service providers to better accommodate our patrons. NPS will not share personal information with any other third parties without your permission, unless required by law enforcement action, subpoena, or local law. 6. Your privacy preferences and opting out. Non-subscription services - NPS will not use your personal information for a different purpose than the one stated when you provided your data. Examples of unrelated uses include sending communications about special offers, product information, and marketing messages. In the U.S.: You can make your choice regarding these communications by using NPS website to set your privacy preferences, which are applicable across all NPS websites. (1) If you have never registered with Norfolk Public Schools, create your privacy preferences or (2) if you have registered with Norfolk Public Schools in the past, edit your privacy preferences (requires an email and a password). Outside the U.S.: Please specify your privacy preferences by writing to the Norfolk Public Schools Personnel - be sure to provide you r name, e-mail and postal address in all correspondence. 7. Your information and third-party companies. Certain NPS services are linked with those from unrelated third-party companies, some which offer you the option to share with both NPS and the third party personal data you provide. Examples include requesting communications from NPS marketing or solution partners. We will not share your personal information with any third-party companies unless you make that choice. 8. Access to and accuracy of your information. NPS strives to keep your personal information accurate. We have implemented technology, management processes and policies to maintain data accuracy. We will provide you with access to your information, including making reasonable effort to provide you with online access and the opportunity to change your information. To protect your privacy and security, we will also take reasonable steps to verify your identity, such as an email address and password, before granting access to your data. Certain areas of NPS websites may limit access to specific individuals through the use of passwords and other personal identifiers. The most effective way to view and change your personal information is to return to email teach@npsne.org. 9. Keeping your information secure. NPS is committed to protecting the information you provide us. To prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, to maintain data accuracy, and to ensure the appropriate use of the information, NPS has in place appropriate physical and managerial procedures to safeguard the information we collect. We use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption when collecting or transferring sensitive data such as social security number information. SSL encryption is designed to make the information unreadable by anyone but us. This security measure is working when you see either the symbol of an unbroken key or closed lock (depending on your browser) on the bottom of your browser window. 10. Changes to this Statement. If there are updates to the terms of Norfolk Public Schools Privacy Statement, we will post those changes and update the revision date in this document, so you will always know what information we collect online, how we use it, and what choices you have. 11. Contacting us. We value your opinions. If you have comments or questions about our privacy policy, please send them to the Norfolk Public Schools Privacy Office or write to us at the following address:
* - A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is the global address of documents and other resources on the World Wide Web. For example, http://www.npsne.org is the URL for Norfolk Public Schools - Personnel page. ** - An IP address is an identifier for a computer or device on a Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) network, such as the World Wide Web. Networks use the TCP/IP protocol to route information based on the IP address of the destination. In other words, an IP address is a number that is automatically assigned to your computer whenever you are surfing the Web, allowing Web servers to locate and identify your computer. Computers require IP addresses in order for users to communicate on the Internet, browse and shop. NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEBSITE TERMS OF USE AND LEGAL RESTRICTIONSATTENTION: PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE. USING THIS WEBSITE INDICATES THAT YOU ACCEPT THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE TERMS ("TERMS"), DO NOT USE THIS WEBSITE. Use of site: Norfolk Public Schools ("NPS") authorizes you to view and download the materials at this website ("Site") only for your personal, non-commercial use, provided that you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices contained in the original materials or on any copies of the materials. You may not modify the materials at this Site in any way or reproduce or publicly display, perform, or distribute or otherwise use them for any public or commercial purpose. Any use of these materials on any other website or networked computer environment for any purpose is prohibited. The materials at this Site are copyrighted and any unauthorized use of any materials at this Site may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws. If you breach any of these Terms, your authorization to use this Site automatically terminates and you must immediately destroy any downloaded or printed materials.DISCLAIMERS THE MATERIALS AND SERVICES AT THIS SITE ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. NPS's obligations with respect to its services are governed solely by the agreements under which they are provided and nothing on this Site should be construed to alter such agreements. NPS further does not warrant the accuracy and completeness of the materials or services at this Site. NPS may make changes to the materials and services at this Site, at any time without notice. The materials and services at this Site may be out of date, and NPS makes no commitment to update the materials and services at this Site. Information published at this Site may refer to programs or services that are not available in your country. Consult your NPS contact for information regarding the programs and services that may be available to you. Applicable law may not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so this exclusion may not apply to you. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IN NO EVENT WILL NPS, ITS SUPPLIERS, OR OTHER THIRD PARTIES MENTIONED AT THIS SITE BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE RESULTING FROM LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) ARISING OUT OF THE USE, INABILITY TO USE, OR THE RESULTS OF USE OF THIS SITE, ANY WEBSITES LINKED TO THIS SITE, OR THE MATERIALS OR INFORMATION OR SERVICES CONTAINED AT ANY OR ALL SUCH SITES, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY AND WHETHER OR NOT NPS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IF YOUR USE OF THE MATERIALS, INFORMATION OR SERVICES FROM THIS SITE RESULTS IN THE NEED FOR SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION OF EQUIPMENT OR DATA, YOU ASSUME ALL COSTS THEREOF. APPLICABLE LAW MAY NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THESE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.Use of software: Any software that is made available to download from this Site is the copyrighted work of NPS and/or its suppliers . Use of the software is governed by the terms of the end user license agreement, if any, which accompanies or is included with the software ("License Agreement"). You may not download or install any Software that is accompanied by or includes a License Agreement unless you have read and accepted the terms of the License Agreement. REPRODUCTION OR REDISTRIBUTION OF THE SOFTWARE IS PROHIBITED EXCEPT AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE APPLICABLE LICENSE AGREEMENT. User submissions: NPS does not want to receive confidential or proprietary information from you through this Site. Any material, information or other communication ("Communications") you transmit or post to this Site will be considered non-confidential and non-proprietary. NPS will have no obligations with respect to the Communications. NPS and its designees will be free to copy, disclose, distribute, incorporate and otherwise use the Communications and all data, images, sounds, text, and other things embodied therein for any and all commercial or non-commercial purposes. Personally identifiable information that you submit to NPS for the purpose of receiving services will be handled in accordance with the NPS online privacy statement. You are prohibited from posting or transmitting to or from this Site any unlawful, threatening, libelous, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, or other material that would violate any law. Chat rooms and other user forums: NPS may, but is not obligated to, monitor or review any areas on the Site where users transmit or post Communications or communicate solely with each other, including but not limited to chat rooms, bulletin boards or other user forums, and the content of any such Communications. NPS, however, will have no liability related to the content of any such Communications, whether or not arising under the laws of copyright, libel, privacy, obscenity, or otherwise. NPS retains the right to remove messages that include any material NPS deems abusive, defamatory, obscene or otherwise unacceptable. Links to third-party Websites: Links on this Site to third-party websites are provided solely as a convenience to you. If you use these links, you will leave this Site. NPS has not reviewed all of these third-party sites and does not control and is not responsible for any of these sites or their content. Thus, NPS does not endorse or make any representations about them, or any information, software or other products or materials found there, or any results that may be obtained from using them. If you decide to access any of the third-party websites linked to this Site, you do this entirely at your own risk. Linking to this site: You may create links to this Site from other sites, but only in accordance with the terms of the Guidelines for linking to NPS websites. Any such linking shall be in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws. U.S. government restricted rights: This Site contains confidential computer software and technical data. A valid License from NPS is required for possession, use, or copying. Consistent with FAR 12.211 and 12.212, Commercial Computer Software, Computer Software Documentation, and Technical Data for Commercial Items are licensed to the U.S. Government under NPS's standard commercial license terms. General: NPS administers this Site from its office in Norfolk, Nebraska. NPS makes no representation that materials or services at this Site are appropriate or available for use outside the United States, and access to them from territories where their contents are illegal is prohibited. You may not use or export or re-export the materials or services at this Site or any copy or adaptation in violation of any applicable laws or regulations including without limitation U.S. export laws and regulations. If you choose to access this Site from outside the United States, you do so of your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with applicable local laws. These Terms will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nebraska, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of laws. NPS may revise these Terms at any time by updating this posting. You should visit this page from time to time to review the then-current Terms because they are binding on you. Certain provisions of these Terms may be superseded by expressly designated legal notices or terms located on particular pages at this Site. Revised April 2004GUIDELINES FOR LINKING TO NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEBSITES A site that links to a NPS website:
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