What data does the GMHS Chorus gather? How is it used?

Every computer connected to the Internet is provided with a domain name (e.g. seanyk.com) and an IP Address (e.g. 206.78.112.69). When a visitor requests a page from within the GMHSChorus.com website, our Web Servers automatically identify and log the HTTP request that is made to our Web Server. This information reveals nothing personal about you. In fact, very little information is automatically gathered and logged. This information may include:

* The IP address of the site that may have referred you to GMHSChorus.com
* Your IP address
* Operating system that you may be using (e.g. Windows XP)
* Version and Make of Browser (e.g. Internet Explorer 6.0)

There is nothing special about the information described, and the practice of collecting this data has been generally standardized by virtually every Web Server on the Internet today.

There are two major purposes for this information. The GMHS Chorus has found it advantageous to observe visitor traffic in its aggregate, so that we can ensure maximum compatibility for the various Browsers and Operating Systems that visit our site. Also, generating greater amounts of visitor traffic, as any business should attest, is very desirable. By analyzing visitation patterns, and referring URLs, we can strategically increase our exposure on the Internet.
 

What are Cookies?

Cookies are files holding small pieces of data that are transferred to your computer's hard drive through your Web browser from our Web Server. A cookie cannot read data from your hard disk or read cookie files that may have been created from other sites. The GMHS Chorus website may utilizes cookies as a means of providing personalization features to our visitors. For example, we may utilize cookies to remember settings (site theme colors, music preferences, what services may interest you, etc.) that you may have made at our website.

You can choose whether to accept cookies by changing the settings of your browser. Typically, by accessing the browser's help feature you can obtain information on how to prevent your browser from accepting all cookies or to notify you when a cookie is being sent. If you choose not to accept cookies, your experience at GMHSChorus.com and other websites may be diminished and some features may not work as intended.
 

What other information does GMHSChorus.com request?
 

We may also request your e-mail address, name, company, position, location, web address, services you may be interested in and your comments for the purposes of conducting a survey, or by your request to have someone contact you for additional information. We maintain a strict "No Spam" policy that means we do not intend to sell, rent, or otherwise give your e-mail address to a third-party, without your consent.
In addition, the GMHS Chorus will not send you e-mail that you have not agreed to receive. If you wish to have specific communications with a member of the GMHS Chours staff, you will be required to provide specific information that will be routed to the appropriate contact within the GMHS Chorus.
 

Does GMHS Chorus disclose or sell collected information?

The GMHS Chorus will disclose your personal information or any of its log file information when required by law or in the good-faith belief that such actions are necessary to 1.) conform to the edicts of the law or comply with a legal process served on GMHS Chorus 2.) Protect and defend the rights or property of GMHS Chorus, or visitors of GMHSChorus.com. 3.) Identify persons who may be violating the law, the legal notice, or the rights of third parties. 4.) Cooperate with the investigations of purported unlawful activities.

The GMHS Chorus may disclose information to its partners to better expedite the service(s) you may request from GMHS Chorus (e.g. If you provide information in our comments section of our form that explains what type of voice over talent you would need for a presentation then we may allow our audio production partner review that information). GMHS Chorus uses reasonable precautions to keep the information disclosed to us secure. We are not responsible for any breach of security or for any actions of any third parties that receive the information. The GMHS Chorus also provides "links" to a wide variety of other web sites on the Internet. We are not responsible for their Privacy Policies or how those web sites manage information about their users. We strongly recommend you to check with those web sites to determine their privacy policy. This privacy statement applies solely to information collected on GMHSChorus.com.
 

Student's Data

The GMHSChorus.com Web site is a family oriented website, and though we do not necessarily target children, we are committed to comply with any applicable laws and/or requirements, such as the United States' Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. No information from anyone, including children is transferred to third parties. While no child should be making a submission to GMHSChorus.com, if any are discovered the information will be deleted immediately.