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The goal of TYLA.org is to provide a rich array of information and online tools to Texas Young Lawyers and the public. To do this effectively, certain user data may be collected and/or reviewed so that we can understand our users and in turn make TYLA.org more and more relevant to each individual user. Information about members and the public is used in different ways, as outlined below. This privacy statement may change from time to time as we add features to TYLA.org. If you have questions or comments, please contact John Sirman at jsirman@texasbar.com or The TYLA Office at TYLA@texasbar.com. Information Collected and its Use Server log information: When you visit TYLA.org or any other Web site, you are identifiable as a unique number, called an IP address. Your IP address is automatically collected in server logs. We use this information to help diagnose problems with our server and to analyze server traffic to learn which pages on TYLA.org receive more or fewer visitors. This information is anonymous and cannot be traced back to a specific individual. The server log also can tell us which browser you are using (i.e. Internet Explorer or Netscape), and the name of the Web site that referred you to our site. (i.e., if you were visiting the Dallas Bar Association Web site and clicked on a link to TYLA.org, you were "referred" through the Dallas Bar site). Cookies: These are text files which our Web site places on your computer's hard drive to keep track of your preferences. We may use cookies to personalize your experience on TYLA.org. That is, cookies may help us remember who you are and deliver content and services based on your personal preferences. However, at this time, TYLA.org does not use cookies. Information collected from members only includes: User-supplied information: Current and future services on TYLA.org, particularly under the Get Involved section of the Web site, may require that you give us your name, email address, or other personal information. By providing this information, you can and will be able to transact business regarding your membership via the Internet which in the past required telephone or mail contact with the TYLA. These online services are provided as a convenience to our members, and allow the TYLA to provide you with efficient and high-quality service. Access to some services is protected by a password or PIN number. We recommend that you not divulge your password or PIN number to anyone. The "Get Involved" section of TYLA.org allows attorneys to submit updates to their membership information, including their address, telephone numbers, and email addresses. Attorneys should be aware that certain member information, regardless of whether it is submitted via TYLA.org, Texasbar.com or manually, is subject to the Texas Public Information Act. This act requires the State Bar and TYLA to disclose this information upon request. Because of this requirement, this information may be obtained by commercial vendors. Attorneys can limit the information they provide to the State Bar Membership Department as long as the Bar has at least one address on file so that mandatory compliance materials can be mailed to and reach the attorney. An attorney may choose not to provide a home address, phone number, fax number, or email address. To contact the State Bar Membership Department, email memmail@texasbar.com or call (800)204-2222, Ext. 1383. To limit this information on TYLA.org, please contact The TYLA Office at TYLA@texasbar.com or call (800) 204-2222, Ext. 6429. Security |
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