Site Policies

Privacy Policy

TABC never collects personal information about you or any individual who accesses our website.

Information Collected and Stored Automatically

TABC collects statistical information about web pages browsed or accessed on our website and information that may be downloaded for security, statistical, quality control and continuous quality and content improvement.

This statistical information contains no personal information about individuals who use or access the website.

TABC never sells or re-discloses the statistical information gathered from use of this website for commercial or private use.

The TABC web server creates a data record of all activity and access to our website, including, but not limited to:

• The IP address or domain name from each access our website;
• The web browser and operating systems used to access our site;
• The date and time of each access to website;
• The length of time of each access to the webiste;
• The page(s) or website content accessed;
• Information downloaded from the website;
• Errors that may occur while the website is being accessed; and
• The URL of the site that provided a link to our website.

Personal Information an individual voluntarily discloses

Personal information that may identify an individual that is sent to TABC by electronic mail or form provided for submission of information by members of the public will be managed using the following policy

• No individual information will be disclosed or re-disclosed for any purpose other than that authorized or required to carry out the intent of or purpose expressed by the individual providing the information.
• TABC does not market, sell or re-disclose for commercial or private use any information provided to or collected by us.
• TABC’s electronic mail system collects e-mail addresses of individuals who communicate with TABC by e-mail. E-mail addresses of individual members of the public are not subject to public disclosure, and TABC will not disclose e-mail addresses of individuals without authorization of the individual.
• TABC’s electronic mail and data systems collect information individuals send or attach to e-mail transmissions or forms provided on the TABC website for use of individuals to voluntarily submit information to TABC.Some or all of this information may be disclosed or re-disclosed under the Texas Public Information Act; however, individually identifiable information will not be disclosed unless authorization is given for the disclosure.
• TABC may use e-mail addresses and information voluntarily provided to TABC to respond to or provide information directly to the sender, or to TABC staff who may respond or provide information directly to the sender.
• All information, including personal information sent to and collected by TABC become records of a governmental entity.TABC is required to keep agency records, by record type for the period of time in the TABC Records Retention Schedule approved by the Texas State Library.(Government Code, Chapter 441, Subchapter L)
• All information created, assembled or maintained by TABC is public information and is subject to disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act, unless an exception to disclosure applies to the information.(Government Code, Chapter 552)

Security Policy

TABC uses a secure socket layer (SSL) connection to enhance the security of any information submitted using the TABC Website. Website content and information has only the security measures necessary to maintain the integrity of the website and services and information provided through the website.

Website Link Policy

Linking to Our Website

Our website is funded by the taxpayers and is maintained for the benefit of the citizens of the State of Texas and any other person interested in and desiring access to its content.

Any person may access our website at the following link: http://www.tabc.state.tx.us/

Sub-links and individual pages may change, so we recommend that you always enter the site through the main portal.

If you are proving a link to the TABC website from another website you may use the following logos as link markers:

logoLg.gif
336x121 pixels
(1.98 KB)

logoSm.gif
75x31 pixels
(1.78 KB)

These logos should never be altered or modified.TABC logos cannot be used to indicate that TABC endorses, sponsors, or is affiliated with any website using a link to TABC’s website.TABCs logo cannot be used with any other logo or graphic element that may create a false or misleading impression or confusing regarding whether TABC endorses, sponsors or is affiliated with any other entity or website.

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission may revoke permission to use the above logos by any person or entity that misuses or fails to follow TABC guidelines for the use of the TABC logo or information.

Obtaining a Link on Our Website

The TABC may authorize links to the TABC websites that it determines to be appropriate and in the public interest.Authorized links are selected based on whether the persons accessing a website might have a common or current interest to information contained on the TABC website, regardless of affiliation or sponsorship of authorized link. Examples of authorized sites are alcohol awareness programs and organizations, and other factors including:

The frequency of requests for adding an authorized link.

The stability and trustworthiness of the authorized site.

The authorized site has a common interest or connection with the functions and mission of TABC.

Authorized links are for the convenience of users and consumers.TABC does not control or monitor the content of authorized websites and is not responsible for any material or content on an authorized website.

Any persons may contact TABC to report any suspected misuse or confusion of the TABC logo.

TABC logos may be changed or replaced from time to time without notice.

State of Texas link policy

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