For site management, this computer system uses software programs to
create summary statistics that are used for such purposes as assessing
what information is of most or least interest, determining technical
design specifications, and identifying system performance areas. The
Library of Congress collects and stores the following information:
- The name of the domain from which you access the Internet
- The date and time you access our site
- The pages you peruse and files you access
- The Internet address of the Web site from which you linked directly
to our site
If you choose to provide us with personal information, as in an e-mail
message, the Library of Congress will use this information to respond
to your request. There are times when your e-mail is forwarded within
the Library to employees who are better able to assist you. The Library
may also forward requests for assistance to another appropriate institution
for response. Except for the foregoing exceptions and for authorized
law enforcement activities, the Library does not share e-mail with outside
organizations without obtaining your permission.
Security
For site security and to ensure that this service remains available
to all users, this government computer system employs software programs
to monitor network traffic to identify unauthorized attempts to upload
or change information, deny service, otherwise cause damage, or access
non-public information. Unauthorized attempts to upload information
or change information are strictly prohibited and may be punishable
under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 and the National Infrastructure
Protection Act of 1996. Information regarding possible violations of
law may be provided to law enforcement officials.
Session-based cookies are used by the Scavenger Hunt and Treasure Hunt
games on this site. The "cookies" are used to temporarily remember which
items you find as you play the games. This information is stored on your
machine, it is deleted when the session expires (typically after 20
minutes), and it is used only for these games; it is not collected or
saved.
