This privacy statement addresses the collection, use, disclosure, and security of information that may be obtained through the use of this site. We may collect some or all of the following information: The name of your domain; for example, "xyzcompany.com" if you use a private Internet access account; An IP address; a number automatically assigned to your computer when you are using the Internet; The type of browser and operating system used to access our site; The Internet address of the website from which you linked directly to our site; The pages you visit within the portal; and The links made to other websites through the portal. This information is not collected for commercial marketing purposes. If, during your visit to this site, you voluntarily provide personally identifiable information, we will collect such information. Examples of personally identifiable information may include:  Your name, address, or phone number; An e-mail address if you are communicating to us through e-mail; Information you voluntarily submit for the purposes of completing or submitting an application or form online; Other information volunteered, such as vendor profile/contact information, survey information or content of e-mail. In general, please note the information collected, whether or not personally identifiable, is not limited to text characters and may include audio, video and other graphic formats you send us. Information is retained and used in accordance with existing laws, rules, regulations, and other policies.   Depending on the specific service or transaction, we may share personally identifiable information amongst our agencies in order to provide such service or complete such transaction. You may choose or opt to voluntarily provide certain personally identifiable information in order to customize your visits to this site. To personalize your experience you will be required to register and create an online profile. Information required during the registration process will include a user name (which need not be your legal name), a password and a valid e-mail address. We will collect this and other information requested during the registration process in order to customize your experience at The Grove pages. The combined information will most likely constitute personally identifiable information. You may review, delete or modify such profile at any time. If you simply wish to view pages on The Grove, or conduct most transactions, you are not required to use the personalization features. As a general rule, we will not disclose any personally identifiable information collected online to entities outside of our departments and agencies except where you have given us permission, or where the information is public information under the Georgia Open Records Act O.C.G.A. 50-18-70 et seq., or other applicable laws. Visitors should be aware that information collected through the Portal may be subject to examination and inspection, if such information is a public record or not otherwise protected from disclosure. In order to further secure your privacy, do not divulge any passwords or sensitive information (e.g. credit card number) to anyone in a phone call or e-mail. When you are finished with those applications that are password protected or required the input of your credit card information, it is always recommended that you close or otherwise exit the browser page. E-mail is not a secure form of transmission. As such we do not recommend that you submit sensitive or personally identifiable information via e-mail. If you choose to provide us with personal information in an e-mail we may use the e-mail and the information contained within it to improve our service to you or to respond to your request. Except for authorized law enforcement investigations or as required by law, we do not share your e-mail with any other organizations outside of our organization. Funds for this project were provided by a grant from the U.S. Forest Service and administered by the Georgia Forestry Commission. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-A, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call 202-720-5964 (voice or TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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