Department of Motor Vehicle Safety
Privacy Statement
Thank you for visiting a web site maintained by the Department
of Motor Vehicle Safety. Our web sites are designed to make
it easier and more efficient for Georgians to interact with
their State Government. But as with all online resources,
we appreciate that many visitors to our sites will be concerned
about their privacy. The State of Georgia is committed to
preserving your privacy when you visit our sites.
This privacy statement addresses the collection, security
and disclosure of information that may be obtained through
the use of web sites maintained by the Department of Motor
Vehicle Safety. This statement covers the following topics:
- Information We Collect
- Public Disclosure
- Cookies
- Security
Information Collected
If you visit a web site maintained by the Department of
Motor Vehicle Safety to read or download information, 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 web site from which you linked
directly to our site;
- The pages you visit within The State of Georgia's web
site(s); and
- The links made to other web sites through this site.
This information is collected for statistical analysis using
third party or proprietary software programs to create summary
statistics. The statistics are used for the purpose of determining
what information is of most and least interest to all visitors
and identifying system performance or problem areas. This
information is not collected for commercial marketing purposes.
If, during your visit to a web site maintained by the Department
of Motor Vehicle Safety, you voluntarily provide personally
identifiable information, we will collect such information.
Examples of personally identifiable information may include:
- An e-mail address if you are communicating to us through
e-mail;
- Information you voluntarily submit to the State of Georgia
for the purposes of completing or submitting an application
or form online such as social security number, telephone,
etc.; and
- 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 in accordance with existing
laws, rules, regulations, and other policies.
Public Disclosure
As a general rule, the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety
does not disclose any personally identifiable information
collected online 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 is subject
to disclosure under other applicable laws. The Department
of Motor Vehicle Safety may provide personally identifiable
information to other governmental entities. For example, information
provided to initiate the voter registration process will be
transferred to the Secretary of State. Visitors should be
aware that information collected by the State of Georgia on
its web sites may be subject to examination and inspection,
if such information is a public record or not otherwise protected
from disclosure. Additionally, personally identifiable information
may be disclosed if subject to a subpoena or court order issued
by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Cookies
The Department of Motor Vehicle Safety may occasionally
use "cookies" to customize your browsing experience.
Cookies are simple text files placed on your hard drive by
a web site that monitors your usage of that particular site,
generally without your knowledge. They provide a method of
distinguishing among visitors to the web sites, and allowing
customized features such as a "shopping cart" feature
for online purchasing. Cookies created on your computer by
using our web sites do not contain personally identifiable
information and do not compromise your privacy or security.
You can refuse the cookie or delete the cookie file from your
computer at any time by using any one of a number of widely
available methods.
Security
Several tools, policies and protocols are used to safeguard
the submission of information through web sites maintained
by the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety. Security measures
have been integrated into the design, implementation and day-to-day
operations of the entire operating environment as part of
our continuing commitment to the security of electronic content
as well as the electronic transmission of information. In
certain instances, you will have the opportunity to receive
or create a password to access or submit certain information.
You should not divulge your password to anyone in an unsolicited
phone call or e-mail. When you are finished with those applications
that are password protected, it is always recommended that
you close or otherwise exit the browser page. If you feel
your password has been compromised, please contact the Department
of Motor Vehicle Safety Help Desk between 8:00 AM and 4:00
PM, Monday - Friday at 678-413-8600 (Atlanta local) or 1-866-754-3687
(outside metro Atlanta).
Link Disclaimer
Web sites maintained by the Department of Motor Vehicle
Safety may contain links to other web sites, including those
owned or maintained by other government, private, or not-for-profit
entities. Such links are provided for convenience and/or information
purposes only. A link does not constitute an endorsement of
content, viewpoint, policies, products or services of that
web site Once you link to a web site not maintained by the
Department of Motor Vehicle Safety, you are subject to the
terms and conditions of that web site, including but not limited
to its privacy policy.
The Department of Motor Vehicle Safety, the Georgia Technology
Authority and their respective employees, officers, and agencies
shall not be held liable for any losses caused by the reliance
upon information accessed from web sites whose links are contained
herein.
Information Disclaimer
Information provided on web sites maintained by the Department
of Motor Vehicle Safety is intended to allow the public convenient
access to public information. While all attempts are made
to provide accurate, current and reliable information we cannot
guarantee that the information will be error-free. Therefore,
the State of Georgia, the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety,
and their respective employees, officers and agencies expressly
deny any warranty of the accuracy, reliability or timeliness
of any information published through their web sites and shall
not be held liable for any losses caused by reliance upon
the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of such information.
Any person who relies upon such information obtained from
these web sites, does so at his or her own risk.
Trademarks, Service Marks, and Copyrights
All trademarks, service marks or copyrights appearing on
this web site and other linked web sites are trademarks,
service
marks, or copyrights of their respective owners. Pursuant
to 17 U.S.C. Sec. 512(c)(2), notice of claims of copyright
infringement should be directed to the Office of General
Counsel,
2206 Eastview Parkway, Conyers, GA 30013.
Usage of This Web site
The contents of this web site are published for information
purposes only and are subject to change without notice. If
services change or the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety
opts to use personal information for purposes other than herein
described, notice will be provided.
Unauthorized Usage
Unauthorized attempts to upload information or change information
of service are strictly prohibited and may be punishable under
state and/or federal laws.
Access to Your Information
You may have access to any of the information we collect
about you at this site.
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