Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Privacy Statement
The privacy, confidence, and trust of individuals who visit the South Dakota Suicide Prevention website are important to us. No personal information is collected at this site unless provided voluntarily by an individual while participating in an activity that asks for the information.

Collection of Information
The South Dakota Suicide Prevention website only collects the personal information that is necessary to provide the information or services requested by an individual. “Personal information” refers to any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual who is the subject of the information. This includes such items as an individual’s name, address, or phone number. We also collect statistical information that helps us understand how people are using the website so we can continually improve our services. The information collected is not associated with any specific individual and no attempt is made to profile individuals who browse the web site. You may be asked to participate in surveys at this site. Participation is optional, and the choice to participate or not to participate will have no effect on your ability to use other features of the site.

Use of Information
The South Dakota Suicide Prevention website uses the collected information to respond appropriately to requests. This may be to respond directly to you or to improve the web site. E-mail or other information requests sent to this website may be maintained or forwarded to the appropriate individuals or agencies in order to respond to the request. Survey information is used for the purpose designated in the survey.

Cookies
Any web page or application at this site may use cookies. Cookies are short and simple text files that are stored on a user’s computer hard drive by websites. They are used to keep track of and store information, so the user does not have to supply the information multiple times. The information that is collected through cookies at this site is handled in the same manner as other information collected here. You can configure your web browser to refuse cookies or to notify you when a website attempts to send you a cookie. You can also check your hard drive for cookie files and delete them from your computer.

Links to Other Sites
This web site has links to many other web sites. These include links to websites operated by other government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private businesses. The South Dakota Suicide Prevention web site is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these sites and suggests you review their privacy statements.

Contact Information
The South Dakota Suicide Prevention web site welcomes comments regarding this privacy statement. Please convey any questions or concerns to: DSSPREVCONT@state.sd.us.