Notice
Thank you for visiting the Health Indicators Warehouse (HIW) web site and for reviewing the HIW Privacy Policy. HIW does not collect any personal information when you visit our web site unless you choose to provide that information.
During a visit to HIW web site, if the web site is simply browsed or information downloaded, certain information will be gathered and stored automatically about the visit. This information does
not identify you personally. We automatically collect and store
only the following information:
-
the Internet domain (for example, "xcompany.com" if a private Internet access account is used, or "schoolname.edu" if connecting from a university's domain) and IP address (an IP address is a number that is automatically assigned to a computer when surfing the Web);
-
the operating system and information about the browser used when accessing the site;
-
the visit date and time;
-
the pages visited; and
-
the address of the web site visited immediately prior to visiting the HIW site.
Collection and analysis of this information in the aggregate will help us enhance site performance, improve informational materials available on our web site, and improve overall customer service. If an e-mail message to HIW is sent or a questionnaire, form, or other online survey found on the HIW web site is completed, we will maintain the information in accordance with applicable federal law.
HIW does not disclose, give, sell, or transfer any information about HIW web site visitors unless required for law enforcement or otherwise required by law.
For site security purposes and to ensure that this service remains available to all users, HIW employs software programs to identify unauthorized attempts to upload or change information, or otherwise cause damage.
This site is maintained under contract to the U.S. Government and is protected by various provisions of Title 18, U.S. Code. Violations of Title 18 are subject to criminal prosecution in Federal court.
Use of Cookies
HIW webpages use only session-based cookies. These bits of information are stored temporarily in your computer’s random access memory (RAM) as a line of text. When you close your browser, the cookie is destroyed and no trace of it remains on your hard drive. These session cookies are used solely as a method to improve the user experience for those visiting the site. As noted above, in no case does the HIW disclose, give, sell, or transfer any personal information about HIW web site visitors unless required for law enforcement or otherwise required by law.