Privacy policy

Georgia’s Clean Air Force is committed to preserving your privacy when you visit our website.

Thank you for visiting a website maintained by Georgia’s Clean Air Force. Our website is designed to make it easier for Georgia motorists to understand the vehicle emissions testing process. As with all online resources, we appreciate that many visitors to our sites will be concerned about their privacy. Georgia’s Clean Air Force is committed to preserving your privacy when you visit our website.

This privacy statement addresses the collection, security and disclosure of information that may be obtained through the use of the website maintained by Georgia’s Clean Air Force. This statement covers the following topics:

  • Information We Collect

  • Public Disclosure

  • Cookies

Information Collected

If you visit a website maintained by Georgia’s Clean Air Force to read or download information, we may collect some or all of the following information:

  • The name of your domain; for example, "xyzcompany.com" if you use a private Internet access account;

  • An IP address; a number automatically assigned to your computer when you are using the Internet;

  • The type of browser and operating system used to access our site;

  • The Internet address of the website from which you linked directly to our site;

  • The pages you visit within Georgia's Clean Air Force website(s); and

  • The links made to other websites through this site.

This information is collected for statistical analysis using third party or proprietary software programs to create summary statistics. The statistics are used for the purpose of determining what information is of most and least interest to all visitors and identifying system performance or problem areas. This information is not collected for commercial marketing purposes.

If, during your visit to a website maintained by Georgia’s Clean Air Force, you voluntarily provide personally identifiable information, we will collect such information. Examples of personally identifiable information may include:

  • An e-mail address if you are communicating to us through e-mail;

  • Information you voluntarily submit to Georgia's Clean Air Force for the purposes of completing or submitting an application or form online such as social security number, telephone, etc.; and

  • Other information volunteered, such as vendor profile/contact information, survey information or content of e-mail.

In general, please note the information collected, whether or not personally identifiable, is not limited to text characters and may include audio, video and other graphic formats you send us. Information is retained in accordance with existing laws, rules, regulations, and other policies.

Public Disclosure

As a general rule, Georgia’s Clean Air Force does not disclose any personally identifiable information collected online except where you have given us permission, or where the information is public information under the Georgia Open Records Act O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 et seq., or is subject to disclosure under other applicable laws. Georgia’s Clean Air Force may provide personally identifiable information to governmental entities. Additionally, personally identifiable information may be disclosed if subject to a subpoena or court order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction.

Cookies

Georgia’s Clean Air Force may occasionally use "cookies" to customize your browsing experience. Cookies are simple text files placed on your hard drive by a website that monitors your usage of that particular site, generally without your knowledge. They provide a method of distinguishing among visitors to the websites, and allowing customized features such as a "shopping cart" feature for online purchasing. Cookies created on your computer by using our websites do not contain personally identifiable information and do not compromise your privacy or security. You can refuse the cookie or delete the cookie file from your computer at any time by using any one of a number of widely available methods.

Link Disclaimer

Websites maintained by Georgia’s Clean Air Force may contain links to other websites, including those owned or maintained by other government, private, or not-for-profit entities. Such links are provided for convenience and/or information purposes only. A link does not constitute an endorsement of content, viewpoint, policies, products or services of that website Once you link to a website not maintained by Georgia’s Clean Air Force, you are subject to the terms and conditions of that website, including but not limited to its privacy policy. Georgia’s Clean Air Force and their respective employees, officers, and agencies shall not be held liable for any losses caused by the reliance upon information accessed from websites whose links are contained herein.

Information Disclaimer

Information provided on websites maintained by Georgia’s Clean Air Force is intended to allow the public convenient access to public information. While all attempts are made to provide accurate, current and reliable information we cannot guarantee that the information will be error-free. Therefore, Georgia’s Clean Air Force, and their respective employees, officers and agencies expressly deny any warranty of the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information published through their websites and shall not be held liable for any losses caused by reliance upon the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of such information. Any person who relies upon such information obtained from these websites, does so at his or her own risk.

Trademarks, Service Marks, and Copyrights

All trademarks, service marks or copyrights appearing on this website and other linked websites are trademarks, service marks, or copyrights of their respective owners. Pursuant to 17 U.S.C. Sec. 512(c)(2), notice of claims of copyright infringement should be directed to Georgia’s Clean Air Force, 445 Atlanta South Parkway, Suite 150 Atlanta, GA 30349.

Usage of This Website

The contents of this website are published for information purposes only and are subject to change without notice. If services change or Georgia’s Clean Air Force opts to use personal information for purposes other than herein described, notice will be provided.

Unauthorized Usage

Unauthorized attempts to upload information or change information of service are strictly prohibited and may be punishable under state and/or federal laws.

Access to Your Information

You may have access to any of the information we collect about you at this site.