On this page   summary information links divulge consent NCGR :: Privacy Policy "It has become appalingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity." --Albert Einstein  SUMMARY NCGR makes no effort to identify users of our site. No identifying data is disclosed to any third party for any purpose and data that we collect is used exclusively for generating usage statistics, error tracking, and server administration. This statement does not apply to e-mail sent to NCGR staff or lists. E-mail communications are governed by Netiquette Guidelines. Any questions regarding the Web site and Site Privacy Policy should be directed to privacy@ncgr.org.          INFORMATION WE COLLECT   We log HTTP requests to our server. This means that we know the originating IP address (e.g. 216.161.34.9) of a user agent requesting a URL--unless the request was sent via a web proxy, in which case, the proxy's IP address is known. However, if someone has forged your address the log file will reflect your address rather than that of the originating client. Our logging is passive; we do not use technologies such as cookies to maintain any information about users. Logging of additional data may be enabled temporarily for specific purposes (e.g.: server administration or security). Logged information may be kept indefinitely as admistrative and research material; it is not disclosed outside of NCGR. We occasionally analyze the log files to determine which files are most requested and the user agent which prompted the request. The aggregate (completely non-identifying) statistics generated from these logs may be reported to our collaborators and/or funding agencies as part of research results.    LINKS TO OTHER SITES Some of the sites linked to by NCGR Web pages are developed by people over whom NCGR exercises no control. Other sites may set their own cookies, collect data, or solicit personal information. Refer to their Privacy Policy to ensure your personal privacy is not violated. Be aware that most browsers are initially configured to accept cookies. You can reset your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.    WITH WHOM DOES NCGR SHARE INFORMATION? NCGR may share information about you with research partners and sponsors. However, we only divulge aggregate information about our users and will not share personally identifiable information with any third party without your express consent. Please be aware, however, that we may release specific personal information about you if required to do so in order to comply with any valid legal process such as a search warrant, subpoena, statute, or court order, or as part of investigations of computer misuse involving this site.    YOUR CONSENT AND CHANGES TO THE PRIVACY POLICY By using the NCGR Web sites, you consent to the collection and use of your information as we have outlined in this policy. NCGR may change this Privacy Policy. When we do, those changes shall be posted on this page so that you are always aware of the information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances we disclose it.