Privacy and Security Policy
The This is Texas Water website is operated by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for authorized use only and is provided as a public service. This policy describes the TWDB privacy and security practices regarding information collected from visitors to the site, including what information is collected and how that information is used.
Regardless of the information being transmitted to the TWDB, we will protect all such information consistent with applicable law. The security of this site is of utmost importance to the TWDB. This policy applies to all pages beginning with:
This is Texas Water (thisistexaswater.org)
Note:
This policy only applies to the This is Texas Water.
Notice of Monitored Use
This website is monitored to ensure proper operation, to verify the function of applicable security features and for similar purposes. Unauthorized attempts to upload information, change information on this site, or otherwise cause damage are strictly prohibited and may be punishable under Texas Penal Code Chapters 33 (Computer Crimes) or 33A (Telecommunications Crimes).
If you visit This is Texas Water
To read or download information: We may collect and store the number of visitors to the site for statistical purposes. We may count the number of visitors to the different sections of our site. This information is also gathered for anonymous File Transfer Protocol (ftp), remote account login, or for other comparable connections.
To register: Information that may be collected on this site through questionnaires, feedback forms, or other means enables us to determine a visitor’s interests, with the goal of providing better customer service.
To submit a web-based form: When a user provides personal information to the TWDB through a web-based form, the information is collected for processing the request. The TWDB may also use this information to get a better general understanding of the type of individuals using online services. Unless specifically disclosed, the personally identifiable information is not linked by the TWDB (or any third party) to any other personal information collected by any state agency.
Access to review personal information
An individual who submits information in electronic format through this website is entitled, upon request, to receive and review the information that the TWDB collects about the individual, and to have the TWDB correct the information. To make a request, please email [email protected].
Cookies
A cookie is a small text file that resides on the user’s hard drive, created at the request of the web server to track specific information. The This is Texas Water website uses cookies to create session information to facilitate your use of the site. The information contained in these cookies is randomly created information and contains no personally identifiable information. These cookies are not stored or tracked after the session ends.
Release of Information
All information collected or maintained by the TWDB is subject to the provisions of the Texas Public Information Act (Chapter 552, Texas Government Code).
Link Policy
The TWDB complies with the State Web Site Link and Privacy Policy. The TWDB encourages organizations that link to this website to comply with the provisions of the State Web Site Link and Privacy Policy, especially regarding protection of the privacy rights of individuals, and to make reasonable efforts to provide accessible sites.
Disclaimer
This website provides links to other websites, for informational purposes. The TWDB makes no representations, guarantees, or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness, currency, or suitability for any purpose of the information provided on any linked website. The TWDB specifically disclaims any and all liability and responsibility for any claims or damage that may arise as a result of the TWDB providing a link to any website or the information it contains, or that may arise in any way with respect to any websites maintained by third parties and linked to the This is Texas Water site.
The TWDB makes no effort to independently verify, and does not exert editorial control over, information on pages outside these domains:
https://thisistexaswater.org/
The TWDB advises site visitors to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites accessed through the This is Texas Water site.
The TWDB does not endorse any of the products, vendors, consultants, or documentation referenced on this website. Any mention of vendors, products, or services is for informational purposes only.
Copyright Policy
All content provided on This is Texas Water website is owned by and/or licensed to the TWDB and the Texas Water Foundation and is protected by United States and international copyright laws. The TWDB and its licensors retain all proprietary rights to the This is Texas Water content.
The This is Texas Water logo is a trademark of the TWDB.
Accessibility
The TWDB is committed to making the This is Texas Water website equally accessible for all visitors. This website was designed, developed, and maintained to comply with applicable accessibility laws including 1 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Section 206.50 and 1 TAC Section 213 as well as the World Wide Web Consortium’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standard including the U.S. Section 508 guidelines.
The TWDB strives to maintain web content and online applications at appropriate accessibility levels.
Translation Services
This website may be viewed in different languages through your web browser’s language settings on different browsers. Translation is provided for purposes of information and convenience only.
Contact Us
If you have difficulty accessing any material on the This is Texas Water website, or if you are unable to access any materials on this website due to a language barrier, the TWDB may be able to provide additional assistance in serving your requested needs. Please contact us at the email address or phone number listed below.
Email: Accessibility Coordinator or [email protected].