Policies & Terms

Overview

The privacy of visitors to our website is very important to us. This privacy statement addresses the collection, security, and disclosure of information that is obtained during your use of the SCCB website.

Please note that information provided by visitors to this website may be subject to disclosure as required by State or Federal law or as otherwise described in this privacy statement.

Changes To This Statement

SCCB may change this privacy statement from time to time. If we change this privacy statement at some point in the future, we will post the changes on our website. By continuing to use the website after we post any changes, you accept and agree to this privacy statement, as modified.

Information We May Collect

When you visit our website, we may automatically gather the following information about your visit so that we can track how our website is used, in order to make improvements. This information is stored and used in the aggregate only and is not used to identify or contact you personally.

If you use this site to read or download information, the following may be collected:

  • The IP address from which you access our website;
  • The name of the domain from which you access the Internet;
  • The type of browser and operating system used to access our website;
  • The date and time you access our site;
  • The pages, files, documents, and links that you visit; and
  • The website URL that referred you to this website (the address for the last website you visited before visiting this one)

If you send us a message using our “Contact Us” feature, you may be sending us personal information (such as name, phone number, email address). We may store the information from the “Contact Us” form in order to respond to the request. Do not send private or confidential information using the “Contact Us” form.

If you use this site to register for specific information, our site may ask you to fill out a registration form (usually just name and email). This information is used only to provide the requested information. A means of unsubscribing is also provided.

Cookies

We may use cookies to support the internal functionality of the website. Cookies are small pieces of information sent to your browser by a website that you visit and stored on your computer. They can help us understand and track how our website is used so that we can make improvements. Information that we may collect from cookies will not be used to create profiles of individual users and only will be used in aggregate form. SCCB may use cookies to store information on your computer.

Data Privacy

SCCB will endeavor to maintain the confidentiality and integrity of your information.  However, in the course of performing their job duties, SCCB employees may be able to view, or have access to, the information you provide.

In addition, because SCCB is a public agency, information collected through this site may be subject to disclosure may be subject to disclosure by rule, regulation, or law. The South Carolina Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) includes various exemptions, however, including one that permits public bodies to withhold from disclosure certain types of information of a personal nature in order to preserve the privacy of individuals.

Data Security

Data maintained in SCCB systems will be protected using the security protocols established by the Division of Information Security (DIS). The Division of Information Security’s policies and procedures may be viewed at https://admin.sc.gov/services/technology-services/governance-resources.

Data Sharing

The Family Privacy Protection Act of 2002 prohibits persons or private entities from using any personal information obtained from a state agency for commercial solicitation purposes.

Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA), 15 USC § 6501, et seq.: Our website is not geared towards children under 13 years of age.  Younger visitors should always check with their parents or guardians before entering information on any website, and we encourage families to discuss their household guidelines regarding the online sharing of personal information.

Links To Other Websites

SCCB’s website may link to other state or federal government websites, private organization websites, or other resources. Once you leave our website, the privacy policy for the site you visit will apply.  SCCB is not responsible for the contents of any off-site web page or resources. A link to a website, webpage, or other type of online resource does not constitute an endorsement by SCCB.