Information we collect and how we use it
The following information explains the Internet Privacy Policy and practice for the FosterVA website but shall not be interpreted as a contract of any nature, either stated or implied. We reserve the right to amend our Internet Privacy Policy statement at any time without notice. Note that this policy only applies to pages on the FosterVA.org website. The website has links to those operated by other government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private businesses. When you move via such links to another website, this policy will not apply.
Date of last revision: April 22, 2022
Customer comments or review
If you have questions about this privacy statement or the practices of this website, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at info@fosterva.org
Customer comments or review
We maintain security standards and procedures to prevent unauthorized removal or alteration of data, to ensure that this service remains available to all users, and to prevent unauthorized attempts to upload or change information or otherwise cause damage.
WARNING: Unauthorized attempts to modify any information on this website, defeat or circumvent security features, or utilize this system for purposes other than its intended purposes are prohibited and may result in criminal prosecution. Information on attempts to circumvent security measures will be traced and released to the appropriate legal authorities (such as the Virginia State Police) to investigate suspected or alleged criminal activity.
Virginia law
We protect our records in accordance with our obligations as defined by applicable Virginia statutes, including, but not limited to, the "Government Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act," Chapter 38 of Title 2.2 of the Code of Virginia (§ 2.2-3800 and 2.2-3803), "Administration of systems including personal information; Internet privacy policy; exceptions" Code of Virginia, § 2.2-3803, the "Virginia Freedom of Information Act" § 2.2-3700, et seq., and by any applicable U.S. federal laws. Any personal information collected and retained is maintained in compliance with the statute.
Information we collect
We collect only the minimum amount of information needed to provide services. If you do nothing during your visit to the FosterVA.org website but browse or download information, we automatically collect and store the following information about your visit:
- The Internet domain and IP address from which you accessed our site;
- The type of browser and operating system you used;
- The date and time you visited this site;
- The pages visited; and
- If you arrived from another website, the address of that website.
The information in our web logs is not personally identifiable, and no attempt is made to link it with the individuals that browse our website.
If, during your visit, you send us an email message, we will collect the email address and contents of the message, including audio, video and graphic information formats you send us. This may be to respond to you, to address issues you identify, to further improve our website or to forward your message to another agency for appropriate action.
We do collect personal information directly from individuals who volunteer to complete forms or participate in surveys, in order to deliver the services requested. We only collect, retain and use personal information where we believe it is essential to administer our business and to provide products, services and other opportunities requested by our customers.
Restrictions on the disclosure of customer information
We do not sell or rent our subscribers' information to any outside company or organization. We do not reveal specific information about users or other personally identifiable data to unaffiliated third parties for their independent use, except if required to do so by FOIA or other law.
Cookies
"Cookies" are small files either stored on a server or sent back to a visiting computer. In specific applications, user information is stored as cookies, which are then sent back to and stored on the user's computer. Some sections of the website use cookies to customize the information presented to you. Cookies are also used to aggregate site usage information to help us improve our users' experience.
Copyright
The copyright to the Fosterva.org website is owned by Extra Special parents are marked with the notice "©." Permission is granted to website visitors to make fair use of the contents If you are in doubt about whether your use constitutes fair use, please send a request for explicit permission to copy the materials by emailing info@fosterva.org
Linking Policy
This website contains links to external websites and pages containing information created and maintained by public and private organizations. The inclusion of a link to an external website is not intended as an endorsement of any product or service offered or referenced on the linked website, the organizations sponsoring said website or any views that might be expressed or referenced in the website. Links to external websites and pages may be removed or replaced at any time without notice.
Disclaimer
Neither the fosterva.org nor ESP employee warrants the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of any information published by this system, nor endorses any content, viewpoints, products, or services linked to this system, and shall not be held liable for any losses caused by reliance on the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of such information. Portions of such information may be incorrect or outdated. Any person or entity that relies on any information obtained from this system does so at his or her own risk.
Reference herein to any specific commercial products, processes, or services by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or other mark does not constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the FosterVa or ESP. The information and statements contained on this site shall not be used for the purposes of advertising, nor to imply the endorsement or recommendation of FosterVA.org.
