Privacy Statement   The World Wide Web Instructional Committee (WWWIC) at North Dakota State University is committed to responsible information handling practices. You can visit most pages on our site without giving us any information about yourself, but in order to play our games we need to collect some user information. This privacy statement explains data collection and use in those situations. By visiting our Web site, you consent to the information practices described in this policy.   What information does the WWWIC collect and how is the information used?   Information You Provide to Us We may obtain personally identifiable information about you ONLY if you elect to give us that information. Types of personally identifiable information we ask you to provide may include the following: Name E-mail address Postal address Name of organization   Information Collected Automatically When you visit our web site or play our games, we automatically collect information about your visit that does not identify you personally. We can tell the type of computer, browser, and Web service you are using, and your performance and score in the various game activities. We also know the date, time, and pages you visit. Collecting this type of information helps us design the games to improve student learning.   Does the Geology Explorer use COOKIES or THIRD PARTIES to INDIRECTLY collect information?   No. All data collected by the Geology Explorer are collected locally and stored locally.   Does the WWWIC SHARE the information collected?   Personal information is not shared in any form, and your identity will not be revealed.   For more information   If you have any questions about this privacy statement or this software, please contact mooadmin@oit.ndsu.edu.   October 24, 2007