Privacy and Security Statement

 

Information Collection and Use

As a general rule, we do not collect personally identifiable information (PII) when you visit our site unless you voluntarily choose to provide such information, such as by submitting a form or contacting us directly.

When you provide personal information in response to a request or to communicate with us, that data will be used solely for the purpose indicated at the point of collection. We do not sell or share your information with third parties unless required by law or necessary to fulfill your request.

 

Automatic Data Collection

If you visit our site to browse or download information, we may automatically collect and store certain technical information, including:

  • The domain from which you access the Internet;

  • The date and time of your visit;

  • The IP address or web address of the referring website.

This information is used to assess the performance of our site, monitor system activity, and improve user experience.

Email and Communications

If you choose to email us and include personal information, we will use that information to respond to your inquiry. We may forward your message to relevant personnel if necessary to provide a complete response. We do not share or store your email for any unrelated purpose.

Links to External Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites not managed by the National STEPS Network. Once you leave our site, you are subject to the privacy policies of the external site. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information.

Social Media and Third-Party Platforms

We may use third-party social media platforms to share content and engage with the public. We do not collect PII through these platforms. Your interactions on third-party sites are governed by their respective privacy policies.

Cookies and Web Tracking

We may use session cookies to support site functionality and persistent cookies to gather aggregated web metrics. These cookies do not collect PII and are used only to improve the performance and usability of our website.

Users may configure their browsers to reject cookies or notify them when a cookie is being placed.

Security Measures

We use software programs to monitor network traffic and identify unauthorized attempts to upload or modify content or otherwise cause damage. Any such attempts may be punishable under applicable federal laws, including the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and the National Information Infrastructure Protection Act.

 

For questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us

Last Updated: 7/16/2025