Milwaukee PBS, a service of the Milwaukee Area Technical College, is committed to taking all commercially reasonable steps to protect online users’ privacy. Milwaukee PBS believes in the importance of personal privacy on the Internet and want to assure community confidence, increase participation in online activities and support effective delivery of services. Milwaukee PBS intends to give you control over your personal information. The purpose of the following is to inform you about the types of information we gather when you visit our site, how we may use that information, whether we disclose it to anyone, and the choices you have regarding our use of, and your ability to correct, the information.

Milwaukee PBS collects email addresses to communicate with viewers about topics relevant to the broadcast of programs, community impact of the stations, and viewer interests. If you send us an electronic mail message with a question or comment that contains personally identifying information, or fill out a form that e-mails us this information, we will only use the personally identifiable information to respond to your request and analyze trends. Milwaukee PBS collects some information that is used for analysis and statistical purposes that help us manage the Milwaukee PBS Web site. Comments/complaints concerning station programming/operations received by e-mail are subject to the record keeping, public inspection, and public file requirements of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Milwaukee PBS automatically collects electronically generated information about your visit to our site, such as the date, type of browser used, and technical Internet protocol data. We collect this information about each user session from our user logs, and refer to it in summary form for statistical purposes.

This information may include such things as name, address, telephone number, and other personal and business data, depending on the particular service you use. Milwaukee PBS collects only that data necessary to provide the service that you are requesting, however, your general computer address information may be used to provide you with various other ongoing services/communications offered by milwaukeepbs.org.

At any time while online and accessing our site, any user may decline participation in any activity that asks for information (i.e. survey, e-mail or e-forms). Your choice not to participate will in no way affect your ability to use any other feature on our site. In online applications that ask for personal information, you also are provided the option of canceling or "clearing all fields" of information and terminating the application.

We may use "persistent" cookies (which would reside on the user’s computer) to increase the ease of use of the Milwaukee PBS Web site. Such a cookie might contain the user’s session ID number, thereby relieving the user of having to enter the number. Under this circumstance, we will only use a "persistent" cookie when you give your permission.

We may use "non-persistent" cookies in applications that keep track of a user’s online session and make it possible for you to complete a form or use a function, but this cookie disappears when you finish filling out an application, or searching a database.

Milwaukee PBS has a long standing policy of never selling its membership list to commercial entities. From time to time we do exchange our mailing list with other non-profit organizations in the area in an effort to expand our membership base and community support. If you prefer that we do not exchange your information with other non-profits, please contact the Membership Department at 414-297-8020 or http://www.milwaukeepbs.org/membership/

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, Milwaukee PBS and MATC are subject to Wisconsin’s open records laws. Any information received through the Milwaukee PBS website is subject to the open records laws and all related MATC policies as found at the following link. http://matc.edu/administration/Policies.html

You have the option of making a financial contribution to help support Milwaukee PBS. When making an online pledge, you must provide your name, mailing address, home telephone number, contribution level and credit card or other payment information. This is the same information we ask of all contributors in order to process pledges. Online contributors must also supply their e-mail addresses. In addition, you have the option of supplying a work telephone number and a thank-you gift request. This information is handled through our secure server and is required to process membership materials.

You can purchase videos, Auction items and other goods through the Milwaukee PBS Web site. When making an online purchase, you must provide your name, mailing address, home telephone number, e-mail address and credit card payment information. This information is handled through our secure server and is required to process and ship orders.

If you would like to volunteer your time to support Milwaukee PBS, you can do so through milwaukeepbs.org. In order to register as a volunteer, you must provide your name, mailing address, daytime and evening telephone numbers and your e-mail address. This information makes it possible for us to notify you of volunteer opportunities. The details you provide in the comments section of the online form help us match your interests with Milwaukee PBS's needs.

The Milwaukee PBS Kids section of milwaukeepbs.org is for parents, caregivers and children. It is a place where adults and children can surf together that, like the programs we air, is fun, safe and commercial-free. Milwaukee PBS will not knowingly accept personally identifiable information from visitors under the age of 18 who have not obtained permission from their parents or guardians. If your child sends us an e-mail with a question or comment, or enters a contest, we will respond using his or her e-mail and will assume appropriate permission has been granted. The PBS Kids section of the Web site makes links only to other non-commercial, educational sites directly related to Milwaukee PBS's programs and projects. Policies on these sites may vary from those of milwaukeepbs.org

The Milwaukee PBS Web site has many links to other Internet Web sites that contain information created, published, maintained, or otherwise posted by institutions, or organizations independent of Milwaukee PBS. These may include links to Web sites operated by other public television stations, government agencies, nonprofit organizations and private businesses. When you link to another site, you are no longer on the Milwaukee PBS Web site. When you link to another Web site, you are subject to the policies and disclaimers of that new site. Milwaukee PBS does not endorse, approve, certify, or control those external Web sites and does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, efficacy, or timeliness of information located at those sites.

Neither Milwaukee PBS, nor any employee of Milwaukee PBS, warrants the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information published by this system, endorses any content, viewpoints, products, or services linked from this system, or shall be held liable for any losses caused by reliance on the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of such information. Portions of such information may be incorrect or not current. Any person or entity that relies on any information obtained from this system does so at his or her own risk.

This Milwaukee PBS Web site is provided to the public for informational and educational purposes only. Although reasonable efforts have been made to provide accurate and timely information on the pages of this Web site, the information contained herein is subject to frequent correction and revision and may not represent the most current information available. The reader of the information on this Web site is responsible for verifying its accuracy and relevance, and any use of this information is undertaken at the reader's sole risk. Milwaukee PBS does not guarantee the timeliness or accuracy of the information provided on this Web site, and Milwaukee PBS shall not be held liable for any errors or omissions in the content of this Web site or for any action taken in reliance on the information provided.

By using this Web site, you agree to the terms and conditions of this Milwaukee PBS Privacy Procedures and the policies and procedures of Milwaukee Area Technical College. If you do not agree to these terms and conditions, please do not use this site. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to change, modify, add, or remove portions of this policy at any time. Please check this page periodically for any changes. Your continued use of milwaukeepbs.org following the posting of any changes to these terms shall mean that you have accepted those changes. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.

Milwaukee PBS
1036 N. 8th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 297-7521
milwaukeepbs.org

Welcome to the website of Milwaukee PBS, a service of the Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) (hereafter referred to as Milwaukee PBS).

The following rules shall govern your use of MilwaukeePBS.org, or any website owned, operated, licensed or controlled by Milwaukee PBS, and shall apply to all materials, online communications, transactions, and other information that is or becomes available on the website(s). By signing on and using MilwaukeePBS.org, you specifically agree to abide by these rules and any future modifications.

User may download materials on any single computer for personal, non-commerical use. Materials may not be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted, or distributed. Modification or unintended use of materials is a violation of copyright or other proprietary rights and is not permitted. User may not frame the Milwaukee PBS website(s) to provide content within another site. User may link to sections of the Milwaukee PBS website as long as Milwaukee PBS is not portrayed in a false, misleading, derogatory or offensive manner. Milwaukee PBS or MATC logos cannot be used without permission.

As a user of MilwaukeePBS.org, you agree to abide by all applicable international, federal, state, and local laws pertaining to libel, slander, defamation, trade libel, product disparagement, harassment, invasion of privacy, tort, obscenity, copyright or trademark infringement, and other intellectual property laws. Violation of any laws may result in civil and/or criminal penalties.

MilwaukeePBS.org provides links to other Web sites and resources. Because Milwaukee PBS has no control over such sites and resources, the user agrees that Milwaukee PBS is not responsible for the availability, content, advertising, products or other materials from such sites or resources; or liable for any damage or loss caused by such site or resource.

Visitors to MilwaukeePBS.org or to social media links provided by MilwaukeePBS.org may, in some instances, have the opportunity to post comments, questions, reviews, suggestions or other information on the site. These postings or communications are allowed so long as the content of the message is not illegal, obscene, defamatory, threatening, infringing of intellectual property rights, invasive of privacy, or otherwise objectionable. These postings may not consist of or contain software viruses, political campaigning, commercial solicitation or any form of "spam." You may not impersonate any person or use a false e-mail address. Milwaukee PBS reserves the right to remove or edit such content, but does not regularly review posted content. Milwaukee PBS reserves the right to use these postings and communications as Milwaukee PBS deems necessary.

You are cautioned that any online communications may not be fully confidential but are subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Laws. You should be aware that federal postal regulations do not protect electronic mail. You should also aware that administrative personnel of Milwaukee PBS may, in the course of their regular duties, have access to communications for technical or operational purposes. Milwaukee PBS may also disclose any communications to the extent required by law.

Milwaukee PBS will take reasonable efforts to secure the content posted to the Web site. However, downloading of software or other materials or any other use of the information on MilwaukeePBS.org is at your own risk. You are advised to take adequate precautions to minimize any loss to your system caused by malicious programming (e.g. virus, worms), including use of anti-virus programs and proper backup of files. Posting malicious programming to MilwaukeePBS.org is prohibited.

Milwaukee PBS MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE OPERATION OF THIS SITE OR THE INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, OR PRODUCTS INCLUDED ON THIS SITE. YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THIS SITE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK.

Milwaukee PBS DOES NOT WARRANT THAT ANY INFORMATION IS COMPLETE OR ACCURATE, THAT MilwaukeePBS.org WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. Milwaukee PBS DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THIS SITE, ITS SERVERS, OR E-MAIL SENT FROM Milwaukee PBS ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. Milwaukee PBS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING FROM THE USE OF THIS SITE.

Milwaukee PBS cannot be liable for any circumstance that may result from the use or inability to use the Web site due to delays in operation or transmission or any other failure of performance.

This User Policy may be modified by Milwaukee PBS from time to time. Such modifications will be binding on all site visitors as soon as they appear online.

The laws of the state of Wisconsin will govern these terms and conditions and any dispute of any sort that might arise between you and Milwaukee PBS.

If you wish to report inaccurate information or have any questions or concerns about the Web site, please contact us:

Milwaukee PBS
1036 N. 8th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414)297-7521