The Yap State Legislature is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website or interact with our offices.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information including your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.
If you contact us via email, phone, or in person, we collect information you voluntarily provide such as your name, contact details, and the content of your inquiry or testimony. When you submit testimony or comments on legislation, this information becomes part of the public record.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to respond to your inquiries and requests, process testimony and public comments, improve our website and services, maintain records as required by law, and communicate with you about legislative matters when appropriate.
Information you provide as public testimony or comments on legislation becomes part of the official legislative record and is publicly accessible. Contact information provided for general inquiries is used solely to respond to your request and is not shared publicly.
Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information when required by law, necessary to conduct official legislative business, or with your explicit consent.
Public testimony, comments on legislation, and official communications to legislators may be shared publicly as part of the legislative process and public record.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect information in our custody from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no electronic transmission or storage system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Public Records
As a government institution, the Yap State Legislature is subject to public records laws. Documents and communications related to official legislative business may be subject to public disclosure unless specifically exempted by law.
Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and gather analytical data about site usage. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, though this may limit some website functionality.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can delete it promptly.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites not operated by the Yap State Legislature. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The effective date will be posted at the top of this page, and continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of any changes.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your information, please contact us.
Effective Date: 21 January 2025