Welcome to SciJinks. Our goal is to
inform, inspire, and involve young people in the excitement of science and technology. While we develop and encourage interactivity in learning, we
strive to ensure the online safety and privacy of our users. SciJinks is
committed to complying fully with the Children's
Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA). Notice of our
information practices are explained below as required by the Federal Trade
Commission's Children's
Online Privacy Protection Regulations, located at 16 CFR § 312.
(i) Contact Information (16 CFR §
312.4) "Operators"
Nancy Leon is the responsible NASA official hosting this activity.
Diane Fisher is the lead content author, systems engineer, and content developer.
Nancy.J.Leon@jpl.nasa.gov
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
M/S 171-350
4800 Oak Grove Drive
Pasadena, CA 91109
(818) 354-1067 |
Diane.K.Fisher@jpl.nasa.gov
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
M/S 171-350
4800 Oak Grove Drive
Pasadena, CA 91109
(818) 354-9105 |
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(ii) Information Collected (16 CFR §
312.4)
A. General
Collection Information
As with all internet web sites, SciJinks
may collect some information indirectly from all users visiting our web
site. What is collected and how it is used is explained below.
- System Logging. Our web server keeps log files about network
transactions. NASA policy is to destroy these logs after they are 30 days
old. We do analyze our web log files to calculate statistics on which
pages are visited and how long visitors stay on our site. We do not track
individuals with this information. We are required to retain this
information for the security of our website and online service.
- Internet Addresses.
SciJinks gathers Internet Protocol Address (IP Addresses) and pages
viewed as part of the logging system within our web server. IP addresses are used in broad calculations in calculating statistics on visits and pages viewed . IP addresses are never used to identify someone personally unless a security breach requires such an investigation (16 CFR § 312.5(c)(5)(i)).
- Use of Cookies.
SciJinks may use session cookies for visitors to our site. A
session cookie is a temporary file stored in a web browser that is
deleted when it either expires or the browser is closed. No privacy
or personal information is stored in a cookie from this web site.
We may store a temporary number which helps us understand traffic patterns
or helps us control access to restricted pages. Some features of SciJinks may not function properly without session cookies being
enabled. The Office of
Management and Budget currently does not permit government web sites to store any
permanent cookies on your system without explicit permission to do so.
B. "User registration and login" Information Collected
SciJinks collects no personal information. Users are asked to make up a fictitious login name and create a password. In addition, users may enter their zip code. This information is stored in a database on the Web site server.
(iii) How information collected is used
(16 CFR § 312.4)
The username is used to personalize the visit to SciJinks and the zip code information is used to obtain and report current weather information for the user's locale. No information is stored in cookies on the user's computer, so the user must log in each visit to take advantage of certain features of the site.
(iv) Third Party
Disclosure (16 CFR § 312.4)
SciJinks does not disclose
information to third parties.
(v) Participation16 CFR § 312.4)
SciJinks does not prohibit the
participation in any activity based on requiring more personal information
than is necessary.
(vi) Review or Deletion of
Privacy Data (16 CFR § 312.4)
SciJinks collects no data associated with any individual child.
Links to External Sites
SciJinks tries to provide a safe, fun, and private environment for young people to learn about science and technology. We link to no sites other than our own sponsors (NASA, NOAA) and to educational sites that may give us web awards. We are not responsible for the content or collection practices of these sites and recommend you read their privacy policies before providing them information.
Additional
Information
Also read NASA's Privacy Statement
for Web Sites
Updated: June 20, 2002
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