This policy addresses the collection, security and access to information that may be obtained through the use of our site.

Information Collected
As part of standard internet practice we collect the following information when you visit our sites:

• Your IP address, a number automatically assigned to your computer when you are using the internet;

• The type of browser and operating system used to access our site;

• The internet address of the website from which you linked directly to our site;

• The pages you visit within the TCRPC site; and

• The links made to other websites through this site.
  
  

This information is collected for statistical analysis using standard third-party software programs to create summary statistics. The statistics are used for the purpose of determining what information is of most and least interest to all visitors and identifying system performance or problem areas. This information is not collected for commercial marketing purposes. The TCRPC does not sell information collected online.

Any personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide will be collected. Personally identifiable information may include an email address or any other information you submit via a website when completing an application, form, or survey online.

The information collected, whether or not personally identifiable, is not limited to text characters and may include audio, video and other graphic formats you send us. Information is retained in accordance with existing laws and other TCRPC policies.

Public Disclosure
As a general rule, the TCRPC does not disclose any personally identifiable information collected online except where you have given us permission, or where the information is public information under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Act 65 P.S. 66.1 et seq., or other applicable laws. Visitors should be aware that information collected by the TCRPC on its websites may be subject to examination and inspection, if such information is a public record and not otherwise protected from disclosure.

Pictures/Images
All pictures and Images are authorized to be placed on the TCRPC Website.

If you have any Pictures or Images that represent the Tri-County Region, please contact lpearlman-storch@tcrpc-pa.org .  Your submissions could appear on the website or in future Commission communications.

Cookies
We may customize your browsing experience by using "cookies" to store a randomly generated identifying tag on your computer. (Cookies are simple text files stored by your web browser and they provide a method of distinguishing among visitors to the websites.) You can refuse the cookie or delete the cookie file from your computer at any time by using any one of a number of widely available methods.

The TCRPC policy does not allow for the use of persistent cookies. Cookies created on your computer by using our websites do not contain personally identifiable information and do not compromise your privacy or security.

Security
As part of our continuing commitment to the security of electronic content as well as the electronic transmission of information, the TCRPC taken steps to safeguard the submission of information by implementing detailed technology and security policies, Security measures have been integrated into the design, implementation and day-to-day operations of the entire operating environment.

Contact Information
If you have any questions or comments about the information presented in this Privacy Policy, contact:

Leah Pearlman-Storch
 

112 Market Street, 2^nd Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101

lpearlman-storch@tcrpc-pa.org  

(717) 234-2639