Privacy and Security

Your privacy and security are our highest priority. TransparencyWV.org collects only the personal information necessary to provide enhanced services to the citizens and customers. Please note that all non-exempt information collected by transparencyWV.org services may be subject to public disclosure.

Public records containing information of a personal nature are protected from disclosure by the personal privacy exemption of state law. Personal data in our possession is maintained and used in ways that respect individual privacy.

We may collect the following information about visitors to our Web site:
This information is used only to improve the scope and content of the transparencyWV.org services online.

Information Sharing

TransparencyWV.org will not release personal information to third parties except where it is already provided by law for purposes of notification. We will not provide, rent or sell personal information to third parties for marketing programs or any other purpose.

Internet Cookies

Cookies are short and simple text files stored on your computer by Internet web sites to help identify users and enhance customer service. TransparencyWV.org may use cookies to customize and personalize your service. Using web browser settings, you can refuse the cookies or delete the cookie file from your computer by using any of the widely available methods.

Link Disclaimer

Websites maintained by TransparencyWV.org may contain links to other websites, including those owned or maintained by other government, private, or not-for-profit entities. Such links are provided for convenience and/or information purposes only. A link does not constitute an endorsement of content, viewpoint, policies, products or services of that website. Once you link to a website not maintained by transparencyWV.org, you are subject to the terms and conditions of that website, including but not limited to its privacy policy.

Trademarks, Service Marks, and Copyrights

All trademarks, service marks or copyrights appearing on this website and other linked websites are trademarks, service marks, or copyrights of their respective owners. Pursuant to 17 U.S.C. Sec. 512(c)(2), notice of claims of copyright infringement should be directed to the Webmaster at webmaster@transparencywv.org.

Information Disclaimer

Information provided on websites maintained by the West Virginia State Auditor’s Office is intended to allow the public convenient access to public information. While all attempts are made to provide accurate, current and reliable information, we cannot guarantee that the information will be error-free. Therefore, the West Virginia State Auditor’s Office and its respective employees, officers and agencies shall not be held liable for any losses caused by reliance upon such information.

The contents of this website are published for information purposes only and are subject to change without notice.

Email Correspondence

If you send an E-mail message or complete an unsecured web form, which contains personal information, we collect and store the following information: Any personally identifying information, which you choose to provide (for example your mailing address), in an email message or web form requesting information or if you send any information in a Live Help session, which contains personal information, we collect and store the following information: commenting on policies, issues, or events. Information collected in this manner is used solely for information and, in some cases, to respond to you. If unsecured and / or unencrypted email is used, please do not put confidential and personal information such as social security number, date of birth, bank account and credit card information, mother's maiden name or medical information in your e-mail communications with the State. Your privacy cannot be protected or insured during email or unsecured web form transmission.