Privacy & Site Policies

This policy describes the privacy practices regarding information collected from Texas Cyber Command website visitors.

This policy applies only to the Texas Cyber Command website. It does not apply when visitors leave the Texas Cyber Command site by clicking a link to an external site, including the websites of other state agencies and local governments. For more information on website linking, visit the State Website Linking and Privacy Policy (opens in new tab).

Collection of Information

The Texas Cyber Command website is an informational website. It does not host online forms or transactions, and visitors are not asked to provide personally identifiable information through the site.

As is standard for websites, the web server automatically logs certain non-identifying technical information each time the site is accessed, such as the type of browser and operating system, the Internet Protocol ("IP") address of the computer or network used, the referring page, and the pages accessed with the date and time of each request. This information is used for site-security and operational purposes. Except as may be required for an authorized law enforcement investigation, no attempt is made to match this information with the identity of the visitor.

Use of Information

This technical information is used for the following purposes related to the Texas Cyber Command website:

• Assessing the usability of the website.
• Determining what information is of most interest to Texas Cyber Command website visitors.
• Establishing technical design specifications.
• Measuring website system performance.
• Identifying potential issues associated with the interface or operation of the website.

Texas Cyber Command does not sell and does not generally release (other than as provided in this policy) personally identifiable information to third parties; however, information provided to any governmental body may be subject to disclosure pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act and applicable federal and state legislation. Information about the Texas Public Information Act is available from the Office of the Attorney General (opens in new tab) and at Texas Government Code, Chapter 552.

Additionally, certain state agencies or local governments whose sites are accessible through Texas Cyber Command may have different policies concerning the sale or release of personally identifiable information. Upon leaving the Texas Cyber Command website and linking to an external site, the policies governing Texas Cyber Command no longer apply and users are subject to the external site’s policies. Questions and concerns regarding the information or services provided by a linked site must be directed to the entity or individual responsible for that site, rather than to Texas Cyber Command.

Securing Information

The Texas Cyber Command website has appropriate security measures in place to protect against the loss, misuse, and alteration of data. Texas Cyber Command monitors network traffic for site security purposes and to ensure that the site remains available to all users. Unauthorized attempts to upload information, change information on this site, or otherwise cause damage are strictly prohibited and may be punishable under Texas Penal Code Chapters 33 (Computer Crimes) or 33A (Telecommunications Crimes).

Policy Changes

Texas Cyber Command reserves the right to change the terms of this policy at any time. Review this page periodically to stay informed of any updates. Any modifications are effective immediately.

Contact

Questions about this website or its privacy practices may be directed to website@txcc.texas.gov.