NASA KaAMS Web Site Privacy
Welcome to Kids as Airborne Mission Scientists (KaAMS). Our goal is to inform, inspire and involve children in the excitement of science and space exploration. While we develop and encourage interactivity in learning, we strive to ensure the online safety and privacy of our users. KaAMS is committed to complying fully with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA). Notice of our information practices are explained below as required by the Federal Trade Commission's Children's Online Privacy Protection Regulations, located at 16 CFR § 312.
(i) Contact Information (16 CFR § 312.4) "Operators"
Dr. Marianne McCarthy is the responsible NASA official hosting this activity.
Dr. Barbara L. Grabowski is the lead education content developer.
Dr. Luke Flynn is the lead science content developer.
marianne.mccarthy@mail.dfrc.nasa.gov
Marianne McCarthy, Program Manager
NASA DFRC
PO Box 272, MS 4839
Edwards, CA 935230273
TEL: (805)258-2281 FAX: (805)259-3088bgrabowski@psu.edu
Barbara Grabowski,
Associate Professor of Education
Professor-in-Charge of Instructional Systems
The Pennsylvania State University
314 Keller Building
University Park, PA 16802
TEL: (814)863-7380 FAX:(814)865-0128flynn@higp.hawaii.edu
Luke Flynn,
Associate Researcher
Hawai'i Institute of Geophysics and Planetology
The University of Hawai'i
2525 Correa Road
Honolulu, HI 96826
TEL: (808)956-3899 FAX: (808)956-3154
(ii) Information Collected (16 CFR § 312.4)
A. General Collection Information
As with all internet web sites, KaAMS collects some information indirectly from all users visiting our web site. What is collected and how it is used is explained below.
- System Logging. Our web server and e-mail systems keep log files about network transactions. Our policy is to destroy these logs after they are 30 days old. We do analyze our web log files to calculate statistics on which pages are visited and how long visitors stay on our site. We do not track individuals with this information. We are required to retain this information for the security of our website and online service. E-mail addresses of messages sent from our system are logged as well. These logs are not viewed unless necessary for security reasons and are deleted after 30 days (16 CFR § 312.5(c)(5)(i)).
- Internet Addresses. NASA KaAMS gathers Internet Protocol Address (IP Addresses) and pages viewed as part of the logging system within our web server. When calculating statistics on visits and pages viewed IP addresses are used in broad calculations. IP address are never used to identify someone personally unless a security breach requires such an investigation (16 CFR § 312.5(c)(5)(i)).
- Use of Cookies. NASA KaAMS may use session cookies for visitors to our site. A session cookie is a temporary file stored in a web browser that is deleted when it either expires or the browser is closed. No privacy or personally information is stored in a cookie from this web site. We may store a temporary number which help us understand traffic patterns or help us control access to restricted pages. Some features of NASA KaAMS may not function properly without session cookies being enabled. The Office of Management and Budget currently does not permit government web sites to store any permanent cookies on your system without explicit permission to do so.
(iii) How information collected is used (16 CFR § 312.4)
For brevity, the use of the collected information is described in the above section on explaining what is collection.
(iv) Third Party Disclosure (16 CFR § 312.4)
NASA KaAMS does not disclose information to third parties.
(v) Participation (16 CFR § 312.4)
NASA KaAMS does not prohibit the participation in any activity based on requiring more personal information than is necessary.
(vi) Review or Deletion of Privacy Data (16 CFR § 312.4)
NASA KaAMS will make a child's information available for review by the child's parent. Any parent wishing to review or have deleted personally identifiable information about their child should telephone one of the provided contacts.
Links to External Sites
NASA KaAMS tries to provide a safe, fun, and private environments for kids to learn about space and science. We may link to other sites for the convenience of your children. We are not responsible for the content or collection practices of these sites and recommend you read their privacy policies before providing them information.
Additional Information
Also read NASA's Privacy Statement for Web Sites
Updated: November 25, 2002