Privacy Policy
This policy describes Denison Community Schools privacy practices regarding information collected from visitors using this website. This policy describes what data is collected and how that information is used. Denison Community Schools may at any time and in its sole discretion, modify this policy. Because this policy only applies to this website, you should examine the privacy policy of any other website you may link to or otherwise access through this website.
Information Collected when You Visit this Website
- The Internet Protocol address and domain name of your Internet service provider. The Internet Protocol address is a numerical identifier assigned either to your Internet service provider or directly to your computer, which can be used to direct traffic to you;
- The type of browser and operating system you used;
- The date and time you visited this website;
- The web pages or service you accessed at this website; and
- The URL or website address of the website you visited prior to coming to this website and from which any web page on this site was linked.
This information is used to improve this website's content and to help Denison Community Schools understand how people are using this website. This information may be used for statistical analysis, to determine what information is of most and of least interest to our visitors, and to identify system performance or problem areas.
Personal Information
"Personal information" is information about a natural person that is readily identifiable to that specific individual. Personal information includes, but is not limited to, such things as an individual's name, address and phone number. A domain name or Internet Protocol address is not considered personal information.
Personal information is not collected through this website unless you participate in an activity that asks for information (e.g. accessing a fee-based or Denison Community Schools-provided service, participating in a survey, completing a Web-based form, sending an Email, etc.).
The type of information we collect will vary with the activity or the service being sought and may include such personal information as your name, address, phone number and Email address. Denison Community Schools will collect personal information from you in order to provide the requested services, but such information generally will be handled and subject to the same controls as it would be if you made an in-person visit to our office. Please note that if personal information is collected through our website or is volunteered by you, State and federal law may protect it. However, this information is a public record once you provide it and may be subject to public examination, copying and disclosure in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code Chapter 22, if not protected by State or federal law. Please see the section below entitled "Public Examination and Copying of Information Collected through this Website" for more information about Iowa Code Chapter 22.
Email Correspondence
If you send an Email to Denison Community Schools, your email address and the contents of your email will be collected and stored. Email messages will be treated the same as any other written communication and may be subject to examination and copying by the public in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code Chapter 22(Public Records). Please see the section below entitled "Public Examination and Copying of Information Collected through this Website" for more information about Iowa Code Chapter 22.
Your Email address and the information contained in your Email may be used to respond to you, to address issues you identify, to further improve this website, or to forward your Email to another agency for appropriate action. Denison Community Schools does not collect, use or distribute your Email address for commercial marketing purposes.
Persons contacting Denison Community Schools by Email or using a link provided on the Denison Community Schools website should understand that the communication method used may not be secure or encrypted. There is a risk that the electronic information transmitted over unsecure or unencrypted Email or links can be monitored or unintentionally disclosed to other then that intended recipient(s). Accordingly, please do not put confidential and personal information such as social security number, date of birth, bank account and credit card information, mother's maiden name or medical information in your Email communications to Denison Community Schools. You agree that Denison Community Schools will not be liable should you choose to transmit confidential and personal information using Email and the confidentiality of that information is accessed by unauthorized persons or is otherwise compromised.
Public Examination, Copying, and Disclosure of Information Collected through this Website
In accordance with the laws of the State, Denison Community Schools will ensure that government is open and the public has the right to access public records and information of which Denison Community Schools is the custodian. Iowa Code Chapter 22 provides that the public shall have the right to examine and copy a public record and to publish or otherwise disseminate a public record or the information contained in such record. At the same time, there are certain exceptions under State and federal laws that may limit the public's right to examine and copy public records or otherwise protect certain personal information. Personal and other Information collected (or provided by you) through this website, may, if not protected by State or federal law, be subject to public examination, copying, publication, and disclosure pursuant to applicable laws, including without limitation, Iowa Code Chapter 22 and other applicable laws governing access to public records.
In the event of a conflict between this Privacy Policy and Iowa Code Chapter 22 or other laws governing access to public records, Iowa Code Chapter 22 or such other applicable laws will control.
Cookies
To better serve users many websites, including Denison Community Schools's website, use "cookies" to customize your browsing experience. The use of cookies is a standard practice among Internet websites. Cookies are simple text files stored on your computer by your Web browser. These files identify you as a unique user and track your movements through the site. This technology allows us to verify your transaction requests and walk you through some of the functions on the website. These cookies are temporary in nature and expire at the end of a session. Cookies created on the device you use to access this website do not contain personally identifiable information and do not compromise your privacy or security. The software and hardware you use to access this website allows you to refuse the cookie or delete the cookie file at any time.
Terms of Use
The following terms govern your use of this website. The terms set forth herein apply to all materials, text, data, images, graphics, video, audio, online communications, and other information that is or becomes available on or through this website (collectively, "Information"). BY USING THIS WEBSITE, YOU SPECIFICALLY AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND ANY MODIFICATIONS WE MAY MAKE TO SUCH TERMS.
A. User's Obligation to Abide By Applicable Law
When using or accessing this website and information, you shall abide by all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including, without limitation, those pertaining to intellectual property.
Information available on this website may include intellectual property of Denison Community Schools, or third parties, which is protected under the copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws of the United States, the State of Iowa ("State"), and/or other countries ("Intellectual Property Laws"). Such Intellectual Property Laws generally prohibit the unauthorized reproduction, distribution or exhibition of all text, photographic and graphic (art and electronic) images, music, sound samplings and other protected materials.
The violation of applicable Intellectual Property Laws may give rise to civil and/or criminal penalties. Nothing contained on this website should be construed as granting any license or right to use any trademarks, service marks, logos, images, Information, or other intellectual property of Denison Community Schools or third parties.
B. Prohibition Against Malicious Programming
You shall not post, transmit or make available in any way through this website any software or other materials which contain a computer virus, Trojan horse, time bomb, worm or other malicious programming("Malicious Programming"). Denison Community Schools has no obligation to detect the presence of any Malicious Programming. Any downloading of software or other materials or any use of the information on this Website is at your risk, and you are advised to take adequate precautions (including use of anti-virus software and file backup procedures) to minimize any loss to your system caused by Malicious Programming. Denison Community Schools assumes no responsibility and shall not be liable for any damage to your system, computer equipment, data or other property resulting from your access to or use of Denison Community Schools's website or your downloading of any information from the website, or from any Malicious Programming.
C. Linked Sites and Disclaimer of Endorsement
The information posted on Denison Community Schools website includes hypertext links or pointers to information created and maintained by other public and/or private organizations. Denison Community Schools provides these links and pointes solely for our users' information and convenience. When users select a link to an outside website, they are leaving Denison Community Schools website and are subject to privacy, security and other policies of the owners/sponsors of the outside website.
- Denison Community Schools does not control or guarantee the accuracy, timeliness, reliability or completeness of information contained on a linked website.
- Denison Community Schools dord not endorse the organizations sponsoring linked websites, and do not endorse the content or views they express or the products/services they offer.
- Denison Community Schools cannot authorize the use of copyrighted materials contained in linked websites. Users must request such authorization from the sponsor of the linked website.
- Denison Community Schools id not responsible for transmission users receive from linked websites.
D. Use of Website and Information
The website and information are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Your use of and reliance on the website and information is at your own and sole risk. Denison Community Schools make no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or adequacy of the information of this website, and expressly disclaim liability for any errors or omissions relating thereto.
E. Disclaimer of Warranties
With respect to the website and the information, Denison Community Schools makes no representations or warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including without limitation, any implied warranties or merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement or title, lack of negligence, and freedom from computer viruses or malicious programming.
F. Limitation of Liability
Denison Community Schools will not, under any circumstances, be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages of any kind (even if Denison Community Schools has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising out of or relating to: (1) Your use of or inability to use this website or the information, products or services made available on or through this website; (2) Your reliance on any information; or (3) any other matter related to this website or the information, products or services made available on or through this website. These limitations of liability shall apply regardless of any legal or equitable theory of liability, including, without limitation, theories of tort, contract, or otherwise.
G. Modification and Discontinuance
Denison Community Schools reserves the right to at any time to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the website (or any portion thereof) without notice for any reason or no reason whatsoever. In addition, Denison Community Schools reserves the right at any time to modify or remove any Information without notice to you. You agree that Denison Community Schools shall not be liable to you or any third party for any of the foregoing actions which may be taken by Denison Community Schools or the State.
H. Headings
The headings to the section of these terms of use have been inserted for convenience of reference only and shall in no way modify or restrict any provisions hereof or be used to construe or interpret any such provisions.
I. Waivers
Except as specifically provided for in a waiver signed by duly authorized representatives of Denison Community Schools, failure by Denison Community Schools at any time to require performance by you or to claim a breach of any provision of these terms of use shall not be construed as affecting any subsequent breach or the right to require performance with respect thereto or to claim a breach with respect thereto.
J. Modifications to Term of Use
Denison Community Schools may modify these terms at any time without notice to you, and such modifications will be binding on you when posted online. Your continued use of the website following any such modification constitutes your agreement to the Terms of Use as modified.
Accessibility Policy
Denison Community Schools is committed to providing employees and the public, including persons with disabilities, with access to its websites and web-based information and services. In designing the website, Denison Community Schools endeavors to make every reasonable effort to comply with the web accessibility standards and guidelines established pursuant to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and promulgated by the U.S. Access Board. This website has been designed to reach the widest audience possible. If you have difficulty viewing this website or accessing any information presented on this website, please contact Denison Community Schools.