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To protect the system from unauthorized use and to ensure that the system is functioning properly, activities on this system are monitored and recorded and subject to audit. Your use of this system is expressed consent to such monitoring and recording. Any unauthorized access or illegal use of this Automated Information System is prohibited and subject to criminal and civil penalties. This system is on a United States Federal Government Computer Information System Network, owned by the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (New Mexico Tech - NMT). Violation of the terms of services of this website/network is subject to prosecution under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986, Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986, United States Penal Code Title 18 Sec.1030, and the National Information Infrastructure Protection Act of 1996 as well as various other City of Socorro, County of Socorro and New Mexico State laws, regulations, and statutes.
WARNING: Connection Security Notice:
The system will reject your connection if it detects any of the following to be operating, broadcasting, and/or in use on your system:
 Nimda
Code Red
Code Red II
NetBus
Blaster/Niche/Welchia
Or if the system believes there is an attempted compromise of this system from yours / any other intrusion.
This will result in complete denial to system services and access will be denied. If your access has been denied, please check http://www.nmt.edu to ensure you have access to NMT's root network. If you have access to this site without problem, then wait and try again as you may have just momentarily lost connection or the system may be down. Also, try to view other common gateways like http://www.msn.com and http://www.yahoo.com to ensure that your Internet connection is operating properly. If you have access to these sites, but not to any NMT site your access has been blocked. Please download/purchase anti-virus software and remove any infections, then contact us to have your system de-banned.
Please Note: Systems in violation of the TOS/AUP or those with excessive connections will be banned and cannot be given access without explanation.
NOTICE TO USERS
This computer system is the property of the United States Government. It is for authorized use only. Users (authorized or unauthorized) have no explicit or implicit expectation of privacy other than those rights stated later in this policy.
Use of this system constitutes consent to security monitoring and testing.
All activity is logged with your host name and IP address.
Any or all uses of this system and all files on this system may be
intercepted, monitored, recorded, copied, audited, inspected, and disclosed to authorized site administrators, NMT, Department of Education, and law enforcement personnel, as well as authorized officials of other agencies, both domestic and foreign. By using this system, the user consents to such interception, monitoring, recording, copying, auditing, inspection, and disclosure at the discretion of authorized site administrators, NMT or Department of Education personnel.
This system is provided as is with basic services, any attempt to access services other than those clearly public is prohibited. Probing for other services to which you do not have explicit, written, and administrative authority to access are prohibited. If in the determination of the Network Administration you are observed with excessive, abusive, or compromising attempts; your activity may be reported to your Internet Service Provider and proper authorities for criminal and civil investigations. The Management Department, New Mexico Tech, and Systems Administration reserve the right to prosecute any violation of these terms.
Property of United States Government
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
United States Department of Education
State of New Mexico, Department of Education
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology,
Management Department
Unauthorized or improper use of this system may result in administrative disciplinary action and civil and criminal penalties.
By continuing to use this system you indicate your awareness of and consent to these terms and conditions of use. LOG OFF IMMEDIATELY if you do not agree to the conditions stated in this warning.
New Mexico Tech | Management Department et. al. reserve the right to modify these policies at anytime without notice.
Copyright Information
ALL material on this website is Intellectual Property, copyright to the Management Department of New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, © 2001-2007 unless otherwise noted. For copies or concerns about the material herein please contact us. This site and all its contents are protected under various United States and International Copyright provisions.
Privacy Information
This website fully complies with all United States, state and local laws regarding privacy, online privacy, and intellectual property rights. By accessing this website you agree to the terms set forth and acknowledge that information including but not limited to that which you submit, but standard information that is obtained about you, your person, or computer system are for administrative and security purposes only. This website is owned by a New Mexico State Institution, under the Board of Education and the United States Federal Government. You are accessing a federally owned website. If you have any questions, concerns, or require more detail any of these policies, please contact us.
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Privacy Policy
The New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology and the NMT Management Department (NMTMGT) is committed to helping you make the most of your free time on the Internet within a trusted environment. This privacy policy discloses how we collect, protect, use and share information gathered about you on our family of Web sites. Once you have registered with one of our Web sites, you will have access to all of our family of sites. Thus, this privacy policy is the same for all of Management Department sites. We hope that this disclosure will help increase your confidence in our sites and enhance your experience on the Internet.
1. What types of information are NMTMGT sites collecting, and how are the sites collecting it?
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The majority of services on our sites are offered without our collecting any personally identifiable information from you. You can surf NMTMGT's Web sites and view much of our content anonymously.
Information You Provide
There are a few activities on our sites where the collection of personally identifiable information is necessary. Those activities include things like participating in surveys, forums, chats, requesting information, events, or contacting us. When personally identifiable information is collected, you will know because you will have to fill out a form. For most activities, we collect only your name, e-mail address, birth date, and zip code. You may choose, when e-mailing or registering for services to provide more detailed information, however, keep in mind some of those services will require that information. You may choose not to give it, but understand that doing so may invalidate you.
Information Collected from You with Technology
NMTMGT sites collect some information about you using technology, so it may not be readily apparent to you that it is being collected. For instance, when you come to our site your IP address is collected so that we know where to send information you are requesting. An IP address is often associated with the place from which you enter the Internet like your ISP (Internet service provider), your company, or your university. Accompanying your IP address may be your DNS or resolution name. This information is not personally identifiable. NMTMGT sites use information collected through technology to make our sites more interesting and useful to you. We normally don't combine this type of information with personally identifiable information. However, we will combine this information with personally identifiable information to identify a visitor in order to enforce compliance with our house rules or terms of service or to protect our service, site, Visitors, or others.
What Are Cookies, and How Does NMTMGT Use Them?
Cookies are pieces of information that a Web site sends to your computer while you are viewing the Web site. These pieces of information allow the Web site to remember important information that will make your use of that site more useful. NMTMGT uses cookies for a variety of purposes. For instance, the Forums use cookies to remember your username, password, identity, dates of visits, and posts.
You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies. You do this through your browser (like Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer) settings. Each browser is a little different, so look at your browser Help menu to learn the correct way to modify your cookies. If you turn cookies off, you won't have access to many NMTMGT features that make your Web experience more efficient -- like the features mentioned above -- and some of our services will not function properly.
*Note: Some services require additional privacy policies in order to comply with Acts for the Protection of Children on the Internet. You will be required to read those notices, and if necessary comply with them if you have a child who applies, when signing up for usage of such services.
2. How does NMTMGT use the personally identifiable information that has been collected?
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NMTMGT uses personally identifiable information in a limited number of ways. We use the information to complete transactions. We use information collected to notify you of events, publications, and generally to keep in touch with you. Information we collect is used to send you e-mail* updates and newsletters about our sites. We also use the information you provide to validate you in certain areas of the site, such as forums, service access, comment/guestbooks, JobXplor Services, surveys, and wherever we must securely verify who you are.
*We will NOT use your e-mail to send you unsolicited e-mail of any kind unless you ask for information, or permit us to keep in touch with you. However, your e-mail address will be used and must be valid to verify secured transactions.
3. Does NMTMGT share information with companies or other organizations that are not part of the NMTMGT family of sites?
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NO, we DO NOT give or sell your information to companies. We only share information in certain circumstances with other departments within the university, government agencies associated with our department and/or the university, or if we are legally bound to do so. We will also share information for security reasons.
Companies Offering Promotions, Products, or Services
We are a Federally Funded Education Institution, any type of advertisement, product, promotion or service other then that provided by the Management Department or New Mexico Tech is prohibited. DO NOT participate any such activity unless you are sure it is endorsed by the university. If you find content in any section of the website that is questionable or in violation of this, do not participate and please contact the system administrators.
Content Partners
On some of our sites, we provide content that is created by a third-party partner Web site. For instance, we provide links to the New Mexico Tech main page, student pages, other University sites, and sites created by persons other then the Management Department. In some instances the third-party sites will collect information in order to facilitate the transaction or to make the use of their content more productive and efficient. In these circumstances the information collected is shared between NMTMGT and our partners.
Third-Party Advertisers and Network Advertisers
Advertising of any kind is strictly prohibited on NMTMGT websites and network.
Organizations That Help Protect the Security and Safety of Our Visitors and Our Sites
We will give out personal information as required by law, for example, to comply with a court order or subpoena; to enforce our Terms of Service, or site rules; or to protect the safety and security of Visitors and our sites.
4. What choices do I have about NMTMGT collecting, using, and sharing my information?
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It is possible for you to use much of our site without giving us any personally identifiable information. When you do register with us or give us personally identifiable information, you will have an opportunity at the time we collect your information -- to limit e-mail communications from NMTMGT and from our third-party partners. You can request at any time that NMTMGT not send future e-mail to you either by unsubscribing from the communication or by contacting us. Also, as mentioned above, there are ways to limit the information collected through technology -- though some of our features won't work if you decide to do this. However, some transaction information, such as your Internet Protocol (IP) address (the unique number that identifies you on the internet) is collected and because it is used to establish your communication link to our servers, not you nor us are able to block this identification. Your IP address may be stored with other aggregate data to help ensure proper flow and security of this network, as well help provide information to help us maintain this web service. However, blocking standard communications information may jeopardize and otherwise terminate your connection with our network because we rely on such information in order for our systems to communicate with yours.
*Please note: surveys and other Government regulated services require the use of cookies in order to insure validity.
5. What type of security does NMTMGT provide?
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The importance of security for all personally identifiable information associated with our Visitors is of utmost concern to us. NMTMGT takes technical, contractual, administrative, and physical security steps to protect all visitors' information. There are some things that you can do to help protect the security of your information as well. For instance, never give out your Password, since this is what is used to access all of your account information. Also remember to sign out of your account and close your browser window when you finish surfing the Web, so that other people using the same computer won't have access to your information. All aggregate data is stored securely, your IP address will never be publicly displayed, and all collected information is stored securely.
6. How can I access my account information?
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At this time only Forums contain registration/account information. You can access this by logging in and going to options. There are instructions to help you recover your password if you've forgotten it. All other information is processed through the use of connection information (i.e. IP addresses and cookies).
You can also contact us via e-mail by clicking "Contact Us" in the footer on any NMTMGT page. Please include information in the e-mail that will help us identify your account so we can assist you with your inquiry or request.
7. Whom do I contact with questions or concerns about this privacy policy?
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If you need further assistance, please send contact us with your questions or comments.
write us at:
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Management Department
System Administrator
801 Leroy Place
Socorro, NM 87801
Call us at: (505)-835-5498*
or Fax us at: (505)-835-5440*
*You must be 18 years of age or older or have the permission of your parent or guardian to dial this number.
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Compliance United States Code: IAW USC Part 124 Sec.39.3 Para 3B(1)(c)
Policy Last Updated: 28 Nov 2006
Copyright © 2001-2007
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Administrative Contact: Andrew McCallister, System Administrator
University Contact: Peter Anselmo, Department Chairman
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