User Privacy Policy

Online Web Site Privacy Statement

SCASD.org is maintained by The State College Area School District. The district is committed to ensuring the privacy of all our Web site users. This document explains our collection and use of personal information.

Collection of Personal Information

The district does not collect, without their knowledge, personal information about individuals who use our Web site. We sometimes collect anonymous data about your computer's capabilities and/or your online browsing pattern. This information is used to improve the design of our Web site.

Cookies

SCASD.org may place a small text file, called a "cookie," in the browser files of your computer. The cookie enables us to track your use of our Web site to determine which areas you use most frequently, but this is anonymous in nature. That is, it does not contain any personal information about you. Most browsers are initially set to accept cookies. If you prefer, you can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you choose to not accept cookies, you will not be able to use certain features we offer to registered users. If you choose to be a registered user, you must accept a cookie from us.

Log files

The District uses Internet Protocol ("IP") addresses to help diagnose problems with our server and to administer our Web site. IP addresses are used to gather broad demographic information, such as a visitor's country, operating system, browser types, frequency of visit, and so on.

Security

The SCASD takes reasonable precautions to protect your personal information. When you submit information via the Web site, it is protected both online and off-line. When personal information is required, that information is stored in a secure file on our server. This information is not accessible from the Web.

Contact Information

If you have comments, questions, or concerns about our privacy policy, please contact us in one of the following ways: Send email to info@scasd.org or send mail to the following address: Webmaster, State College Area School District, 131 W. Nittany Ave., State College, PA 16801