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Pursuant to the fundamental philosophy of the American constitutional
form of government, it is declared to be the public policy of the
state of Illinois that all persons are entitled to full and complete
information regarding the affairs of government and the official
acts and policies of those who represent them as public officials
and public employees. The access to this information is not intended
to be used to violate individual privacy, nor to further a commercial
enterprise, nor to disrupt the duly-undertaken work of any public
body independent of the fulfillment of any of the rights of the
people to have access to information.
Privacy Statement
Information collected and received through the Illinois Department
of Public Aid (Department) Web site may become public record and
therefore subject to disclosure under the Illinois Freedom of Information
Act (5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.). It is the policy of the Department
that no personal information you provide to it, including, but
not limited to, your name, address, telephone number, drivers license
number, Social Security Number and e-mail address will be sold
or rented to any entity or individual or disclosed to any unauthorized
entity or individual. The release of personal information by the
Department shall be limited, according to Illinois law, to the
state of Illinois government agencies and/or to authorized Department
contractors or grantees. If the Department transmits personal information
over the Internet, it will employ security measures, including,
but not limited to, encryption, to ensure the privacy of the data.
Personal Information and Choice
"Personal information" is information about an individual
that is readily identifiable to that specific individual. Personal
information /includes personal identifiers such as an individual's
name, address, phone number, drivers license number and social
security number. A domain name or Internet Protocol address is
not considered personal information. The Department will collect
no personal information about you unless you voluntarily participate
in an activity that asks for information (e.g., sending an e-mail
or participating in a survey). If you choose not to participate
in these activities, your choice will in no way affect your ability
to use any other feature of the Department's Web site. If personal
information is requested on the Web site or volunteered by the
user, state law and the federal Privacy Act of 1974 may protect
it. However, this information is a public record once you provide
it, and may be subject to public inspection and copying if not
protected by federal or state law.
Policies for Individuals Under 13 Years of Age
The Department is committed to complying fully with the Children's
Online Privacy Protection Act. Accordingly, if you are under the
age of 13, you are not authorized to provide the Department with
personally identifying information, and the Department will not
use any such information in its database or other data collection
activities. The Department appreciates your cooperation with this
federally mandated requirement. Users are cautioned that the collection
of personal information volunteered by children online or by e-mail
will be treated the same as information given by an adult and may
be subject to public access.
Web Logs
The Department analyzes its Web site logs to continually improve
the value of the materials available on its site and to improve
the secure exchange of information. The Department's Web site logs
are not personally identifiable.
Information Retained and How it is Used
If, during your visit to the Department Web site, you just browse
or download information, the following information about your visit
will be retained:
Your Internet Protocol address (not the e-mail address). Unique
IP addresses may be counted to determine the number of visitors
to each Web page during specific time frames. Analysis of the number
of visitors helps to determine how, where or if the page will be
delivered in the future.
The type of Web browser used (Internet Explorer, Netscape, etc.). Web pages
do not always display the same on every type or version of Web browser and
thus must be coded for appropriate access.
In addition, within areas secured to protect information exchanged with the
Department over the Internet, information may be collected which /includes:
The domain from which access is made to the Internet (for example,
aol.com, if you are connecting from an America Online account);
The date and time access to the site is made;
The pages, files, documents and links visited to improve functionality and
tailor the presentation to enhance usage;
The Internet address of the Web site from which a link to the Department Web
site is made; and,
The personal identity of the person conducting a secure transaction with the
Department.
Correspondence
If during your visit to the Department Web site you participate
in a survey or send an e-mail, the following additional information
will be collected:
E-mail correspondence: The e-mail address and contents of the
e-mail. The Department may use your e-mail to respond appropriately.
This may be to respond to you, to address issues you identify,
to further improve the Departments Web site, or to forward the
e-mail to another agency for appropriate action.
Surveys: Any information you volunteered in response to a survey. Survey information
is used for the purpose designated. The information collected is not limited
to text characters and may include audio, video, and graphic information formats
that you have provided.
Cookies
Within areas of the Department Web site, secured to protect information
exchanged with the Department over the Internet, cookies may be
used depending upon the type of business conducted. Cookies are
small pieces of information distributed to the browser by Web sites
visited. Cookies can be used to track usage patterns, traffic trends
and verify identity for the secure exchange of information. Cookies
may be used to store information, for example, to allow future
use without having to re-enter information or for verification
of identity to allow business to be conducted with a high level
of security and privacy, preventing information from being intercepted
when communicating with the Department Web site. Cookies collected
will not be used to create profiles of users or to track Internet
usage outside of the Department Web site.
The personal browser can be set to not accept cookies and access
to the Department Web site will not be denied if cookies are not
accepted. Access to certain secure information, however, may not
be allowed if cookies are rejected as this is integral to providing
secure connectivity and protecting the information you provide.
Link Disclaimer
The Department has links to other Web sites. These include links
to Web sites operated by other government agencies, nonprofit organizations
and private businesses. When you link to another site, you are
no longer on a site covered by this Privacy Notice. When you link
to another Web site, you are subject to the privacy policy of that
new site. Please see the information below for a complete list
of those URLs that are covered by this privacy policy.
Legal Notices
Access to the Department Web site is provided subject to the following
terms and conditions. Please read these terms carefully as use
of these sites constitutes acceptance of all of the following terms
and conditions.
Disclaimer of Liability
Neither the state of Illinois, the Department, nor any state employee
shall be held liable for a Web site users improper or incorrect
use of the information described and/or contained herein and assumes
no responsibility for anyone's use of the information. In no event
shall the Department Web site or state employees be liable for
any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential
damages (including, but not limited to, procurement or substitute
goods or services; loss of use, data, or profits; or business interruption)
however caused and on any theory of liability, whether in contract,
strict liability, or tort (including negligence or otherwise) arising
in any way out of the use of this system, even if advised of the
possibility of such damage. This disclaimer of liability applies
to any damages or injury, including, but not limited to, those
caused by any failure of performance, error, omission, interruption,
deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, computer
virus, communication line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized
access to, alteration of, or use of record, whether for breach
of contract, tortuous behavior, negligence or under any other cause
of action.
Disclaimer of Warranties and Accuracy of Data
Although the data found using the state of Illinois access systems
have been produced and processed from sources believed to be reliable,
no warranty, expressed or implied, is made regarding accuracy,
adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of
any information. This disclaimer applies to both isolated and aggregate
uses of the information. The state provides this information on
an "as is" basis. All warranties of any kind, express
or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties
of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, freedom from
contamination by computer viruses and non-infringement of proprietary
rights are disclaimed. Changes may be periodically made to the
information herein; these changes may or may not be incorporated
in any new version of the publication. If you have obtained information
from any of the state's Web pages from a source other than the
state pages, be aware that electronic data can be altered subsequent
to original distribution. Data can also quickly become out of date.
It is recommended that careful attention be paid to the contents
of any data associated with a file, and that the originator of
the data or information be contacted with any questions regarding
appropriate use. If you find any errors or omissions, the Department
encourages you to report them to hfswebmaster@illinois.gov
Disclaimer of Endorsement
The Department is a distributor of content sometimes supplied
by third parties and users. Any opinions, advice, statements, services,
offers, or other information or content expressed or made available
by third parties, including information providers, users, or others,
are those of the respective author(s) or distributor(s) and do
not necessarily state or reflect those of the state of Illinois
and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.
Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process,
or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise,
does not constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or
favoring by the Department.
Disclaimer of External Links
The Department Web site contains links to other related World
Wide Web Internet sites and resources. Neither the state of Illinois
in general nor the Department in particular is responsible for
the contents of any off-site pages referenced. The user specifically
acknowledges that neither the state nor the Department is liable
for the defamatory, offensive, or illegal conduct of other users,
links, or third parties and that the risk of injury from the foregoing
rests entirely with the user. Links from the Department's Web page
on the World Wide Web to other sites do not constitute an endorsement
from the Department. These links are provided as an information
service only. It is the responsibility of the Web surfer to evaluate
the content and usefulness of information obtained from other sites.
Since the Department Web site is not responsible for the availability
of these outside resources or their contents, you should direct
any concerns regarding any external link to its site administrator
or Webmaster.
Disclaimer of Duty to Continue Provision of Data
Due to the dynamic nature of the Internet, resources that are
free and publicly available one day may require a fee or restricted
access the next, and the location of items may change as menus,
home pages, and files are reorganized. The user expressly agrees
that use of the Department's Web site is at the user's sole risk.
The Department does not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted
or error free. The documents and related graphics published on
this server could contain technical inaccuracies or typographical
errors. Changes are periodically added to the information herein.
The Department may make improvements or changes in the information
or programs described herein at any time.
Security
The Department, as developer and manager of this Web site, has
taken several steps to safeguard the integrity of its communications
and computing infrastructure, including but not limited to authentication,
monitoring, auditing, and encryption. Security measures have been
integrated into the design, implementation and day-to-day practices
of the entire department's operating environment as part of its
continuing commitment to risk management. This information should
not be construed in any way as giving business, legal, or other
advice, or warranting as fail proof, the security of information
provided via department supported Web sites.
Choice of Law
Construction of the disclaimers above and resolution of disputes
thereof are governed by the laws of the state of Illinois. The
laws of the state of Illinois, U.S.A., shall apply to all uses
of this data and this system. By use of this system and any data
contained therein, the user agrees that use shall conform to all
applicable laws and regulations and user shall not violate the
rights of any third parties.
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