The caDSR database and tools do not require any personally identifiable information to view content. Login credentials are required for access to change caDSR content. This facilitates user training, content audits and data integrity maintenance. While someone may enter personal information into description fields, it is removed when found and the author contacted. caDSR content is freely accessible to everyone.
Electronic inquiries require an E-mail address to reply as needed. Unless otherwise required by statute, user identities are not solicited or stored.
Some caDSR Tools employ "cookies". A cookie is a small file that a Web site transfers to a computer's hard disk to "remember" specific information about the session.
Requests to send cookies from caDSR Tools are not designed to collect personal information, only information for the browser "session." The cookie facilitates using dynamic features of these tools. The cookie and session information will be destroyed automatically shortly after the browser closes — it is not permanently stored.
To ensure privacy, close the browser completely after finishing the session. Most Internet browsers have settings to identify and/or reject cookies.
Questions about caDSR privacy policies should be sent to the Help Desk.
