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Welcome to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory's Virtual Field Trip. Our goal is to educate and excite children about JPL's role in space exploration. While we encourage interactivity in learning, we strive to ensure the online safety and privacy of our users.
JPL/Caltech is committed to complying fully with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA). Our information practices are explained below as required by the Federal Trade Commission's Children's Online Privacy Protection Regulations, located at 16 CFR § 312.
(i) Contact Information (16 CFR § 312.4) "Operators"
Site Manager: Susan Watanabe (818) 393-4132
(ii) Information Collected (16 CFR § 312.4)
As with all Web sites, JPL's Virtual Field Trip may collect some information indirectly from all users visiting our site. What is collected and how it is used is explained below.
- System Logging. Our Web server systems keep log files about network transactions. We analyze our Web log files to calculate statistics on which pages are visited and how long visitors stay on our site. We do not track individuals with this information. We are required to retain this information for the security of our Web site and online service. These logs are not viewed unless necessary for security reasons (16 CFR § 312.5(c)(5)(i)).
- Internet Addresses. This site gathers Internet Protocol (IP) addresses and pages viewed as part of the logging system within our Web server. When calculating statistics on visits and pages viewed, IP addresses are used in broad calculations. IP addresses are never used to identify someone personally unless a security breach requires such an investigation (16 CFR § 312.5(c)(5)(i)).
- Use of Cookies. This site uses session cookies for visitors to our site. A session cookie is a temporary file stored in the user's Web browser that is deleted when it either expires or the browser is closed. No privacy or personal information is stored in a cookie from this Web site. We may store a temporary number which helps us understand traffic patterns or helps us control access to restricted pages. Some features of JPL's Virtual Field Trips may not function properly without session cookies being enabled.
(iii) How Information Collected is Used (16 CFR § 312.4)
For brevity, the use of the collected information is described in the above section on explaining what is collected.
(iv) Third Party Disclosure (16 CFR § 312.4)
This site does not disclose information to third parties.
(v) Participation (16 CFR § 312.4)
This site does not prohibit the participation in any activity based on requiring more personal information than is necessary.
(vi) Review or Deletion of Privacy Data (16 CFR § 312.4)
This site collects no data associated with any individual child.
Links to External Sites
JPL's Virtual Field Trip tries to provide a safe, fun, and private environment for kids to learn about JPL. We link to no sites other than our own partners (Caltech, NASA, other JPL sites). We are not responsible for the content or collection practices of these sites and recommend you read their privacy policies before providing them information.
Limited User Interaction
While visiting the site, users have a limited ability to interact with each other in playing an online game. This allows users to communicate to each other simple messages using pre-scripted text offered in online menus. The system does not allow users to communicate messages beyond what appears on the pre-determined menus. For example, users are not able to send or receive their names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses or any other personally identifying information.
Additional Information
For more information, see the Caltech/JPL Web Privacy Policy.
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