State of Tennessee Web Site Privacy Statement

The privacy, confidence, and trust of individuals who visit the State of Tennessee web site are important to us. No personal information is collected at this site unless it is provided voluntarily by an individual while participating in an activity that asks for the information. The following paragraphs disclose the information gathering and usage practices for the web site

Collection of Information

The State only collects the personal information that is necessary to provide the information or services requested by an individual. "Personal information" refers to any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual who is the subject of the information. This is the same information that an individual might provide when visiting a government office and includes such items as an individual's name, address, or phone number. We also collect statistical information that helps us understand how people are using the web site so we can continually improve our services. The information collected is not associated with any specific individual and no attempt is made to profile individuals who browse the web site. You may be asked to participate in surveys at this site. Participation is optional, and the choice to participate or not to participate will have no effect on your ability to use other features of the site.

Public Disclosure

Regardless of whether information is provided to the State by personal visit, mail, or web site, it becomes public record and is open to public inspection unless protected by State or Federal law. Public records are subject to the rules and requirements located in Tennessee Code Annotated Title 10 Chapter 7. A public record is defined as follows:

"Public record(s)" or "state record(s)" means all documents, papers, letters, maps, books, photographs, microfilms, electronic data processing files and output, films, sound recordings or other material, regardless of physical form or characteristics made or received pursuant to law or ordinance or in connection with the transaction of official business by any governmental agency.

Based on the definition of public records, be aware that any information collected at this site could be made available to the public. Requests for public records will be examined for compliance with public record laws.

The Agency is neither responsible nor liable for any viruses or other contamination of your system nor for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions arising out of your use of the site or with respect to the material contained on the site, including without limitation, any material posted on the site. This Web site and all materials contained in it are distributed and transmitted "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including without limitation, warranties of title or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The Agency is not responsible for any special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages that may arise from the use of, or the inability to use, this Web site and/or the materials contained on this Web site whether the materials are provided by the Agency or a third party.

In addition to the preceding terms and conditions the Agency, its officers, employees, agents or representatives shall not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from your use of the online payment service. Nothing contained in this Web site constitutes or is intended to constitute legal advice by the Agency or any of its agencies, officers, employees, agents, or representatives.

This Web site may contain links to other sites on the Internet, which are provided for the convenience of the user. The Agency is not responsible for and makes no representation about the content or material available on such other sites. Links are not intended to imply sponsorship, affiliation, or endorsement by the Agency.