Thank you for visiting Louisiana Gateway Port and reviewing our Privacy Notice. This notice addresses the collection, use, and security of and access to information that may be obtained through use of Louisiana Gateway Port.

1. Information Collected and How It Is Used

Information presented on Louisiana Gateway Port is considered public information and may be distributed or copied unless otherwise specified. Use of appropriate byline/photo/image credits is requested.

For site management, information may be collected for statistical purposes. This system may use software programs to create summary statistics which are used for such purposes as assessing what information is of most and least interest, determining technical design specifications, and identifying system performance or problem areas.

Louisiana Gateway Port is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy governs how we treat the personal information that we collect and receive from you in connection with your use of our services as well as those provided by a third-party provider. By using our services, you agree to the terms of this Policy. Louisiana Gateway Port reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify or change this Policy at any time with or without prior notice to you. Personal information is information that individually identifies you, such as your mobile number, user/screen name, or email address. Personal identification information in an electronic form such as an email or SMS text message containing a question or comment is used to respond to requests or questions. Email messages or SMS text messages may be forwarded to other government employees who are subject specialists on specific questions. No personal identification information such as email addresses or mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Provider data rates may apply.

Users are not required to provide personal information simply to visit Louisiana Gateway Port or to download information. Government agencies or various services offered on Louisiana Gateway Port may request personally identifiable information in order to provide requested specialized services, but such information is handled as it would be on an in-person visit to a government office.

2. Privacy Policy and Personal Information

Personal information is information about a natural person that is readily identifiable to that specific individual. Personal information includes such things as an individual’s name, address, and phone number. A domain name or Internet Protocol address is not considered personal information.

We collect no personal information about you unless you voluntarily participate in an activity that asks for such information, i.e., sending an email, text message, registering or participating in a listserv, participating in a survey, or obtaining a Board service online. If you choose not to participate in these activities, your choice will in no way affect your ability to use any other feature of Louisiana Gateway Port. If personal information is requested on the website or volunteered by the user, state law and the federal Privacy Act of 1974 may protect it. However, this information is a public record once you provide it and may be subject to public inspection and copying if not protected by federal or state law. Users are cautioned that the collection of personal information requested from or volunteered by children online or by email will be treated the same as information given by an adult and may be subject to public access.

Your Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. To better protect your privacy we provide this notice explaining our online information practices and the choices you can make about the way your information is collected and used. To make this notice easy to find, we make it available on our website.