Privacy Information:
Thank you for visiting the website of the Joint Commission on Technology and Science (JCOTS). The purpose of this Privacy Statement is to explain the types of information JCOTS obtains about visitors to our website, how the information is obtained, how the information is used, and how visitors can restrict the disclosure of their information. The following is intended to explain current Internet privacy practices but shall not be construed as a contractual promise. JCOTS reserves the right to amend its Internet Privacy Policy Statement at any time without notice.

Information Collection:
We maintain 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 (formerly the Virginia Privacy Protection Act of 1976), the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, and by any federal laws of the United States.

Virginia law requires that state bodies not collect personal information about citizens unless it is required to provide services for the citizen. When personal information is collected, it must be protected from unauthorized access, use or disclosure, and JCOTS is required to provide a prescribed procedure by which you may learn the purpose for which information has been recorded and how it will be used and disseminated.

In General:
The Joint Commission on Technology and Science does not capture personal information about any visitor to its site without their permission. Personal information, such as your name, address, phone number, or e-mail address, is not collected as you browse. Information, such as your domain name, Internet Protocol number, browser type, and date and time of your visit, is collected, but not tied to your personal identity. JCOTS may use this information to track the number of visitors to the site and identify the most popular pages to help evaluate and improve site organization, content and accessibility.

Contacting Us:
When visiting the site, JCOTS encourages you to contact staff if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. JCOTS will request your name, the subject of your question or comment, and your e-mail address or telephone number. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry. If you would like materials mailed to you , JCOTS will request your mailing address so that it may provide the appropriate materials. Personal information that you provide to JCOTS is safeguarded according to the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and will only be stored and used to correspond with you.

Contact Information:
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about the JCOTS Privacy Statement, please contact

Lisa Wallmeyer, Director
Joint Commission on Technology and Science
2nd floor, General Assembly Building
201 North 9th Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
email: LWallmeyer@dls.virginia.gov.

Disclaimer:
JCOTS provides links to web sites that are not controlled, maintained, or regulated by JCOTS or any organization affiliate with JCOTS, and as such JCOTS is NOT responsible for the content of those websites. Use of information obtained from those websites is voluntary, and reliance on that information should only be undertaken after an independent review of its accuracy. Reference at those websites to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, or otherwise DOES NOT constitute or imply endorsement, recommendation, or preference by JCOTS. All sites included on its website are screened, but the content they possess cannot be controlled. Any inappropriate information or links they have on their site that pertains to JCOTS, or related activities, should be reported to JCOTS and can be emailed to LWallmeyer@dls.virginia.gov.