This policy describes ideianation digital marketing (IDM) privacy and security practices regarding information collected from visitors to the site, including what information is collected and how that information is used.
Regardless of the information being transmitted to IDM, we will protect all such information consistent with applicable law. The privacy of our customers and the security of this site are of utmost importance to IDM. This Website Privacy Policy (Policy) applies to all pages operated by IDM which typically include websites that begin www.ideianation.com.
Note: This Policy does not apply whenever visitors leave the IDM operated websites and follow a link to another site, including the sites of other state agencies or local governments.
When you visit a IDM site . . .
To read or download information:
Your web browser automatically sends us information such as the date and time you visited our website, the type of web browser you use, the link you clicked to come to the IDM website, and similar information. We may store and analyze this information to help us understand the numbers of visitors to the website, the pages they visit, and other information about how the website is used so that we can make IDM websites more useful to visitors. This information is also gathered for anonymous File Transfer Protocol (ftp), remote account login, or for other comparable connections.
This information is aggregate data that is not intended to be used to identify website visitors. Any personally identifiable information IDM collects through this website will be voluntarily provided by you using methods described below.
To send us email:
By sending us an email message, such as a request for information, you may be sending us personal information (i.e., name, address, email address). We may collect and store the name and contact information of the requestor allowing IDM to respond to the email.
Website forms:
IDM uses website forms, such as questionnaires, feedback forms, and other website embedded means to collect information that enables IDM to determine a visitor’s interests, with the goal of providing better customer service. We may also collect your personal contact information via webforms to deliver requested updates or to access your subscriber preferences. All of these collections are voluntary.
Electronic forms and publications:
IDM hosts electronic forms, publications, and other key documents throughout its websites. While these forms may be used to collect information on behalf of IDM programs and initiatives, these are not collected through the IDM websites or on behalf of the program that manages the website. If you have questions about one of these forms, their purpose, the information requested, or how to complete the form, you should reach out to the party(ies) identified on the form in question.
Cookies:
The IDM site may use cookies to provide interactive pages, such as web-based forms and surveys. IDM does not use cookies for other purposes.
Additionally, third-party widgets such as Google Analytics, YouTube, or ArcGIS may install cookies depending on their configuration.
Google Analytics:
We use the “Google Analytics” tool to collect information about the use of IDM websites. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit this site, what pages they visit when they do so, and what other sites they used prior to coming to this site. We use the information we get from Google Analytics in the aggregate and only to improve this site. Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit this site, rather than your name or other identifying information. We do not combine the information collected through the use of Google Analytics with personally identifiable information. Although Google Analytics plants a permanent cookie on your web browser to identify you as a unique user the next time you visit this site, the cookie cannot be used by anyone but Google. Google’s ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics about your visits to this site is restricted by the Google Analytics Terms of Use (as amended for government websites) and the Google Privacy Policy. You can prevent Google Analytics from recognizing you on return visits to this site by disabling cookies on your browser.
Release of information:
All information collected or maintained by IDM is subject to the provisions of the Texas Public Information Act (Chapter 552, Texas Government Code). The identity of most members of the public who communicate with state agencies through the Internet is confidential under Texas law. Exceptions to confidentiality may be reviewed at Texas Government code, Section 552.137.
IDM complies with the State Website Linking and Privacy Policy. IDM encourages organizations that link to this web site to comply with the provisions of the State Website Linking and Privacy Policy, especially regarding protection of the privacy rights of individuals, and to make reasonable efforts to provide accessible sites.