Privacy

INFORMATION COLLECTED AND STORED AUTOMATICALLY
Last updated December 6, 2024

When you visit our website to browse, read pages, submit forms, or download information, we automatically collect and store the following information:

  • The Internet domain and IP address from which you access our website;
  • The date and time you access our site;
  • The duration of your overall visit;
  • The duration of visits on each page.
  • The pages visited within the site;
  • The links you select on our website;
  • If you linked to this website from another website, the address of that website;
  • IP addresses, which are numbers automatically assigned to a computer when using the Internet;
  • The type of browser and operating system used to access the site;
  • The search terms used to get to the website, in addition to search terms used in the site’s search engine;
  • The type of device used to access the site;
  • How often users visit the site (unique visitor frequency);
  • The links made to other websites through this site.

We collect and process this personal data to:

  • Provide and improve our website and services;
  • Understand how our website is used;
  • Ensure the security and integrity of our website;
  • Provide more relevant marketing and communications to our visitors

The legal basis for processing your personal data is our legitimate interest in improving our website and services, and ensuring security.

NC State Ports Authority uses measurement software to collect the information listed above. NC State Ports Authority gathers this information to improve our websites and to provide relevant advertising. We may use the aggregated data to share with our partners and contractors to help improve visitor experiences, or to target advertising for goods and services.

Website Security

For website security purposes and to ensure that this service remains available to all users, this computer system employs software programs to monitor network traffic to identify unauthorized attempts to upload or change information, or otherwise cause damage. Use of this site constitutes consent to such monitoring. Unauthorized attempts to upload information and/or change information on this website are strictly prohibited and subject to legal action to include the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986. NC State Ports Authority.

Public Disclosure

Government records in North Carolina generally are public in nature. The public policy of the State of North Carolina as established by the General Assembly is to “provide that, as a general rule, the public would have liberal access to public records.”

The North Carolina Public Records Law states that public records “shall mean all documents papers, letters, maps, books, photographs, films, sound recordings, magnetic or other tapes, electronic data-processing records, artifacts, or other documentary material, regardless of physical form or characteristics, made or received pursuant to law or ordinance in connection with the transaction of public business by any agency of North Carolina or its subdivisions.” For information to be confidential, a specific provision must be made in the law.

Certain personal data may be disclosed in accordance with applicable laws, including the North Carolina Public Records Law, unless such disclosure is prohibited by law.

Email

If you e-mail us and include personal information, we may use that information in responding to your request. E-mail is not necessarily secure or confidential. Send only the information that is necessary for us to answer your question or process your request. The e-mail is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

A persistent cookie is generally defined as a piece of data that is stored on the user’s hard drive. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our website and hold certain information.

We use both session and persistent cookies for the purposes set out below:

  • Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential to provide you with services available through our website.
  • Analytics Cookies: These cookies allow us to analyze how users use our website.
  • Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to serve you with advertisements that may be relevant to you.
  • Provide more relevant marketing and communications to our visitors

We will obtain your consent before placing cookies on your device, where required by law. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or the settings located within your browser.

You can configure your web browser to accept or decline cookies, or to alert you when cookies are in use. You do not have to accept cookies from us, but if you choose not to, some of the functions on our site may not be available to you.

Interaction with Children Online

The State is committed to the protection of children’s online privacy. The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) governs information gathered online from or about children under the age of 13. Verifiable consent from a child’s parent or guardian is required before collecting, using, or disclosing personal information from a child under age 13. Our website is not intended for use by children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you are under 16, please do not provide any personal data through our website.

Links to Other Sites

Our site provides links to other websites. The privacy policies described here do not necessarily apply to any external sites. Read the privacy policies of other sites you visit. Be informed. You are the person best qualified to protect your own privacy.

Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy policy. We will retain and use your personal data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations.

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights. NC State Ports Authority aims to take reasonable steps to allow you to correct, amend, delete, or limit the use of your personal data.

You have the following data protection rights:

  • The right to access, update, or delete the information we have on you.
  • The right of rectification.
  • The right to object.
  • The right of restriction.
  • The right to data portability.
  • The right to withdraw consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at https://ncports.com/connect/contact-us/.

International Data Transfers

Your information, including personal data, may be transferred to—and maintained on—computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction.

If you are located in the European Economic Area and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data, including personal data, to the United States and process it there.

We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this privacy policy.

Disclaimer

All information provided in this website is believed to be accurate and reliable; however, the state of North Carolina assumes no responsibility for the use of this information.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update our privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page.

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