Privacy Policy
The Port of Kennewick maintains this website, consistent with established policies, to provide and enhance public access to information about the Port of Kennewick, its facilities, projects, programs and services. This information is intended to be used for general information purposes only and, unless otherwise specifically stated, the content of this website should not be relied upon without independent verification. This website is continually under development and expansion, and it may be changed without notice from time to time. While efforts are made to keep information and notices that appear here timely and accurate, no representations are made that such information or notices are without errors or omissions which may be considered material. This website does not purport to be comprehensive or definitive. Neither the Port of Kennewick, nor the commissioners, directors, employees, vendors or representatives of the Port of Kennewick, shall be liable for damages of any kind arising out of access or inability to access this website or the use of or reliance upon this website or its content, or any links or pointers to information created or maintained by others (access to which should not be considered endorsement of the contents thereof). Communications with the Port of Kennewick through this website shall not be considered to constitute legal notice when such notice is required by law, rule or regulation, nor shall such communication be considered to be confidential for any purpose. Accessing this website constitutes the user’s acknowledgment of and agreement to the terms and conditions set forth above.
Terms Change
We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions at any time. Please review it frequently. You will be bound by these new terms if you use our website after they are posted.
Cookies
A “cookie” is a file that may be placed on your hard drive without your knowledge by a website to allow the site to monitor your use. The Port does use a cookie that collects anonymous traffic data.
Security
We take precautions to protect your information. When you submit sensitive information via the website, your information is protected both online and offline. Wherever we collect sensitive information (such as credit card data), that information is encrypted and transmitted to us in a secure way. You can verify this by looking for a closed lock icon at the bottom of your Web browser or looking for “https” at the beginning of the address of the webpage.
Privacy Policy
This privacy notice applies solely to information collected by this website. It addresses what personally identifiable information is collected from you through the website, how it is used and with whom it may be shared; the choices available to you regarding the use of your data; the security procedures in place to protect the misuse of your information; and how you can correct any inaccuracies in the information.
The Port endeavors to provide a website that respects visitors’ privacy and does not automatically gather any specific personal information from visitors, unless visitors supply the information by sending us an email or requesting information, merchandise or brochures. All information held or collected is done so only for the Port’s use in forwarding materials.
Information Collection, Use and Sharing
We are the sole owner of the information collected on this website. We only have access to/collect information that you voluntarily give us via email or other direct contact from you. We will not share your information with any third party outside of our organization, other than as necessary to fulfill your request (e.g. mailing), unless required to disclose under the Public Records Act of the State of Washington, Chapter 42.56 of the Revised Code of Washington.
Public Agency – Disclosure of Information Collected
The Port of Kennewick is a public agency. This means that the Port is subject to the Public Records Act of the State of Washington, Chapter 42.56 of the Revised Code of Washington. All of the information collected at this site is considered public information and the Port may be required to disclose for inspection and copying the information that you provide us unless there is an exception in the Act. We do not promise to notify individuals about public records requests. In the event of a conflict between this Privacy Notice and the Public Records Act, the Public Records Act provision will control.
Access and Control your Information
You may opt out of future contacts from us at any time. You can also request to see what data we have about you, if any; change or correct any data we have about you; request we delete any data we have about you; or express concern about our use of your data (the information is not given or shared with any other business or agencies). Contact us using the phone number or email given on the website. The Port does maintain software programs to monitor network traffic. This software records the date and time of the visit and the number of pages visited. No attempt is made to link the identity of a website user with the identity of the area of the site the user visits.
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