It is assumed that all users are accessing content by their own choice. We do not ask for a login
or other acceptance of terms of use. The page content is provided to all interested stakeholders.
- Privacy Policy Summary: We collect no personal information about you unless you
choose to provide that information to us. We do not give, share, sell, or transfer any
personal information to a third party. Some of our web pages (such as online publication
order forms, conference and training registration forms, web discussion forums) let you
voluntarily submit personal information. - Non-Personal Information We Record: If you do nothing during your visit but browse
through the website, read pages, or download information, our website’s operating system
will automatically record some general information about your visit. During your visit, our web operating system will record:
● The Internet domain for your Internet service
● The type of browser
● The type of operating system that you use (such as Macintosh, Unix, or Windows)
● The date and time you visit our site, and the web pages that you visit on our site
● The address of the previous website you were visiting, if you linked to us from
another website
We use this information for statistical analysis, to help us make our site more useful to visitors.
This tracking system does not record information about individuals. - Cookies: When you visit any website, its server may generate a piece of text known as a
“cookie” to place on your computer. Placing cookie text allows websites to “remember”
visitors’ preferences, surfing patterns and behavior while they are connected. The cookie
makes it easier for you to use the dynamic features of Web pages. Cookies from
NewarkSTEM.org web pages only collect information about your browser’s visit to the
site; they do not collect any personal information about you. There are two types of
cookies, single session (temporary), and multi-session (persistent). Session cookies last
only as long as your Web browser is open. Once you close your browser, the cookie
disappears. Persistent cookies are stored on your computer for longer periods.
● Session Cookies: We use session cookies for technical purposes such as to enable
better navigation through our site. These cookies let our server know that you are
continuing a visit to our site. The OMB Memo 10-22 Guidance defines our use of
session cookies as “Usage Tier 1-Single Session.” The Guidance states, “This tier
encompasses any use of single session web measurement and customization
technologies.”
● Persistent Cookies: We use persistent cookie to enable Google’s Universal Analytics
to differentiate between new and returning visitors to our site, A Google’s Universal
Analytics (a third-party analytics provider) persistent cookie remains on your
computer between visits The OMB Memo 10-22 Guidance defines our use of
persistent cookies as “Usage Tier 2-Multi-session without Personally Identifiable
Information (PII).” The Guidance states, “This tier encompasses any use of
multi-session Web measurement and customization technologies when no PII is
collected.”
If you do not wish to have session or persistent cookies stored on your machine, you can opt out
or disable cookies in your browser. You will still have access to all information and resources at
Department websites. However, turning off cookies may affect the functioning of some
Department websites. Be aware that disabling cookies in your browser will affect cookie usage at
all other websites you visit as well. - Information Collected from Interactive Forms: On some of our web pages we offer
interactive forms that let you voluntarily submit personal information (such as your email
address, name, or organization). All submitted information is used only for the
expressed purposes for which it is intended and is not made available to any third party. - Links to Other pages: Our policy discloses the privacy practices for the Newark STEM
website but we provide links to other websites. When you leave the NewarkSTEM.org
website, these other sites may send their own cookies to users, collect data, or solicit
personal information. The privacy policies and procedures described here for Newark
STEM do not apply to any external links. We encourage you to read the privacy policies
of any site you link to from ours, especially if you share any personal information. Be
informed. You are the person best qualified to protect your own privacy. - Social Media: Newark STEM is using third-party social media sites to provide content in
formats that may be useful or interesting; however, Newark STEM is the official source
of information for the ecosystem. We cannot attest to the accuracy of other information
provided by these or any other linked sites. Using these third-party sites does not
constitute an endorsement by Newark STEM or any of its employees or the sponsors of
the sites or the information or products presented on the sites. Also, please be aware that
the privacy protection provided at Newark STEM may not be available on these
third-party sites. Please note that when Newark STEM uses social media sites, Newark
STEM does not collect or in any way use personally identifiable information.
If you would like more information about the Newark STEM privacy program, please contact us
by visiting our Contact page.