Privacy Policy
The Kansas Department of Commerce Workforce Services (“us”, “we” or “our”) operates the KanVet website (the “Service”). KanVet is made for veterans and for employers and provides resource information to Kansas Veterans. Commerce staff use KanVet to support veterans in meeting their goals.
This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use and disclosure of Personal Information when you use our Service. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy. We use your Personal Information for providing and improving the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information Collection And Use
This Privacy Policy describes how we treat personally identifiable information (PII) that is collected when you are on the website and when you use our services. We collect information from you in different ways and for different reasons. PII we collect may include but is not limited your name, email address, telephone number, and address. If you are a business, we will collect information including your business name and business location.
KanVet automatically collects IP addresses and web site usage information when you visit our site and may share this information with a data analytics partner. This helps us assess how our site is used, such as the number and frequency of visitors to each page and the length of their visits. KanVet collects cumulative data such as the number searches performed or the number of times a particular page is viewed. This data contains no personal information and is only used to evaluate site performance.
How Is This Information Used?
We use your information to connect you with Commerce staff and better assist you in meeting your goals and to improve your experience on our website. Personal data are retained unless you request it to be deleted, or per state data retention requirements. Requests to delete personal data submitted through the service should be sent to KanVet.helpdesk@ks.gov. Your request will not affect data you submit to other programs or third parties which you may link to through this site. Requests to delete data submitted to other programs or third parties must be sent directly to such program administrator or third party.
We will not use this data for any commercial purpose.
Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 18 years of age, and no one under age 18 may provide any personal information to us or through the service. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under age 18. If you are under 18, do not use or provide any information on our Website or on or through our services. If we learn that we have collected
personal information from a child under age 18, we will delete it. If you believe we might have any personal information from or about a child under age 18, please contact us at KanVet.helpdesk@ks.gov.
Use of Cookies
Cookies are files with small amount of data, which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from a web site and stored on your computer's hard drive.
We use "cookies" to collect information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.
How Is Data Secured?
We maintain industry-standard security measures in order to protect your personal information but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Remember that you also play a key role in security. When you are done using KanVet, log off and close your browser so no one can access your information.
Links To Other Sites
Our Service may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you leave KanVet, remember that other websites have their own privacy policies or data collection practices, which may be different from ours. Review the privacy policies and data collection practices of those websites.
If you send your information to a third party, we are not responsible for the retention, use, or privacy practices of that third party.
Changes To This Privacy Policy
KanVet may update this policy from time to time. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page. If we make major changes in the way we use or protect your personal information, we will post a clear announcement on our pages.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or would like to contact the KanVet Privacy Officer, please email KanVet.helpdesk@ks.gov.
