Terms of Use and Privacy Policies
Terms of Use
Valley Transit attempts to adhere to the highest Internet standards, protecting its users’ privacy, observing and championing Internet etiquette, linking externally without endorsements, and aiming for information throughout. To that end, here’s a look at what we expect from users of our website.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND VALLEY TRANSIT
The Valley Transit website and social media platforms are operated by Valley Transit staff, 1401 West Rose Street, Walla Walla, WA 99362. The terms of use and notices apply to Valley Transit’s website and social media platforms and do not apply to the content of third-party links.
The Valley Transit website and social media platforms are offered to you conditioned on your acceptance without modification of the terms, conditions, and notices contained herein. Your use of the Valley Transit website and social media platforms constitutes your agreement to all such terms, conditions, and notices.
MODIFICATION OF THESE TERMS OF USE
Valley Transit reserves the right to change the terms, conditions, and notices under which the Valley Transit websites/services are offered, including but not limited to the charges associated with the use of the Valley Transit websites/services. You are responsible for regularly reviewing these terms and conditions. Your continued use of the Valley Transit websites/services constitutes your agreement to all such terms, conditions, and notices.
CREATING LISTS OF INDIVIDUALS FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES
By using this website, you agree to the prohibitions listed in RCW 42.17.260(9) against releasing and/or using lists of individuals for commercial purposes. RCW 42.17.260(9) prohibits the release of lists of individuals requested for commercial purposes, and the requester expressly represents that no such use of any such list will be made by the user or its transferee(s) or vendee(s). “Commercial purposes” means contacting or in some way personally affecting the individuals identified on the list to facilitate one’s commercial activities.
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
In the State of Washington, laws exist to ensure that government is open, and that the public has a right to access appropriate records and information possessed by the state government. At the same time, there are exceptions to the public’s right to access public records that serve various needs including the privacy of individuals. Exceptions are provided by both state and federal laws.
All information collected at this website becomes public records that may be subject to inspection and copying by the public unless an exemption in law exists. RCW 42.56.070 (1) states that:
“Each agency, in accordance with published rules, shall make available for public inspection and copying all public records, unless the record falls within the specific exemptions of subsection (8) of this section, this chapter, or other statute which exempts or prohibits disclosure of specific information or records. To the extent required to prevent an unreasonable invasion of personal privacy interests protected by this chapter, an agency shall delete identifying details in a manner consistent with this chapter when it makes available or publishes any public record; however, in each case, the justification for the deletion shall be explained fully in writing.”
In the event of a conflict between this Privacy Notice and the Public Records Act or other law governing the disclosure of records, the Public Records Act or other applicable law will control.
AVAILABILITY OF THE VALLEY TRANSIT WEBSITE AND SERVICES
From time to time, Valley Transit may need to repair, upgrade, or replace hardware or software required to operate the Valley Transit website. To accomplish this, Valley Transit reserves the right to discontinue or temporarily remove Valley Transit’s website/services at any time.
VALLEY TRANSIT MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT ANY VALLEY TRANSIT WEBSITE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE.
MAPS AND MAP SERVICES
All maps or map applications on the Valley Transit website were created from available public records and existing map sources, not from field surveys. Map features from all sources have been adjusted to achieve the “best fit “. While great care was taken in this process, maps from different sources rarely agree as to the precise location of geographic features. This is not a substitute for a field survey. Although we will try to keep map information as current as possible, map features can change daily and may not be immediately reflected on the Valley Transit website.
INFORMATION PROVIDED
Valley Transit does NOT warrant the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of any information in this system and shall not be held liable for losses caused by using this information. Portions of this information may not be current or accurate. Any person or entity that relies on any information obtained from this system does so at their own risk. It is recommended that all information be independently verified.
THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE RECOMMENDED FOR USE WITH THE VALLEY TRANSIT WEBSITE
The Valley Transit website has provided links to software products that aid in the use of the Valley Transit website/services. These software products are not supported by Valley Transit and Valley Transit assumes no liability for their use. All support questions relating to any software products will be directed to the appropriate vendor of the software product.
LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES
Valley Transit website links to external third-party websites (“Linked Sites”) in the hope that users will find reference material on transit-related subjects. The Linked Sites are not under the control of Valley Transit and Valley Transit is not responsible for the contents of any Linked Site, including without limitation any link contained on a Linked Site, or any changes or updates to a Linked Site. Valley Transit is not responsible for web-casting or any other form of transmission received from any Linked Website nor is Valley Transit responsible if the Linked Website is not working appropriately. Valley Transit provides links to Linked Sites as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not imply an endorsement by the Valley Transit of the site or any association with its operators. You are responsible for viewing and abiding by the privacy statements and terms of use posted on the Linked Website.
You have left the Valley Transit website if the Valley Transit logo is not displayed in the top left corner of your Internet Browser.
NO UNLAWFUL OR PROHIBITED USE
As a condition of your use of the Valley Transit website, you will not use the Valley Transit website for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these terms, conditions, and notices. You may not use the Valley Transit website in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair any Valley Transit website/service(s) or the networks connected to any Valley Transit website/service(s). You may not interfere with any other party’s use of the Valley Transit website/service(s). You may not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any Valley Transit website/service, other accounts, computer systems, or network connected to any Valley Transit website/service through hacking, password mining, or any other means. You may not obtain or attempt to obtain any materials or information through any means not intentionally made through the Valley Transit website/service(s).
GOVERNANCE AND VENUE
This website is governed and construed by the laws of the State of Washington. Any use of the website shall comply with all Valley Transit, Walla Walla County, Washington and State of Washington laws and regulations as well as with all federal laws and regulations. Any lawsuit or claim arising from this website shall be brought to the Walla Walla County Superior Court, Walla Walla, Washington.
ACCESSIBILITY
The Valley Transit website strives to conform to Section 508 accessibility standards of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and its amendments signed in 1998. As this website is continually being modified and updated, we appreciate being notified of any issues regarding accessibility to this website and documents contained herein.
Please contact Valley Transit Staff at info@valleytransit.com with any accessibility questions or comments.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Valley Transit reasonably believes that making this information available for your inspection on this website is not an infringement or other violation of any intellectual property rights. To the extent copyright in said information is held by Valley Transit, you are hereby permitted by Valley Transit to copy, distribute, and otherwise use the information with one exception. No one is permitted to sell this information except in accordance with a written agreement with Valley Transit.
Valley Transit and its officials and employees make no warranty or guarantee as to the ownership of any intellectual property or other property interest contained in the information. Furthermore, Valley Transit expressly disclaims any responsibility to defend or indemnify you against claims that others may assert based on your copying, distribution, or other use of any of the information.
PRIVACY
Privacy Notice Information
Thank you for visiting and reviewing our Privacy Notice. This notice addresses the collection, use, and security of and access to information that may be obtained through the use of the Valley Transit website and social media platforms.
We can be reached via e-mail at info@valleytransit.com or by writing:
Valley Transit
Attn: General Manager
1401 West Rose Street
Walla Walla, WA 98284
INFORMATION COLLECTED AND HOW IT IS USED
Even if you do nothing during your visit to the Valley Transit website and social media platforms but browse or download information, we automatically collect and store the following information about your visit:
- The Internet Protocol Address and domain name used but not the email address. The Internet Protocol address is a numerical identifier assigned either to your Internet service provider or directly to your computer. We use the Internet Protocol Address to direct Internet traffic to you;
- The type of browser and operating system you used;
- The date and time you visited this website; The web pages or services you accessed at this site; and
- The website you visited before coming to this website.
The information we automatically collect, or store, is used to improve the content of our web services and to help us understand how people are using our services. We at Valley Transit analyze our website logs and statistics to continually improve the value of the materials available on our website. Online visitors are not personally identifiable; we make no attempt to link information collected from online visitors with any individual’s personal information.
If during your visit to the Valley Transit website you participate in a survey or send an email, the following additional information will be collected:
- The sender’s email address and contents of the submitted email; and
- Information volunteered in response to a survey.
The information collected is not limited to text characters and may include any audio, video, and graphic information formats you submit to us. The information is retained in accordance with Chapter 40.14 RCW, Preservation and Destruction of Public Records.
We may use your email address to respond appropriately. This may be to address issues you identify, to further improve our website, or to forward the email to another agency for appropriate action. Survey information is used for the purpose designated.
PERSONAL INFORMATION AND CHOICE
“Personal information” is information about a natural person that is readily identifiable to that specific individual. Personal information includes such things as an individual’s name, address, and phone number. A domain name or Internet Protocol address is not considered personal information.
We collect no personal information about you unless you voluntarily participate in an activity that asks for information (i.e. sending an email or participating in a survey). If you choose not to participate in these activities, your choice will in no way affect your ability to use any other feature of the Valley Transit website and social media platforms.
If personal information is requested on the website or volunteered by the user, state law and the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 may protect it. However, this information is a public record once you provide it and may be subject to public inspection and copying if not protected by federal or state law.
Users are cautioned that the collection of personal information requested from or volunteered by children online or by email will be treated the same as information given by an adult and may be subject to public access.
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
Cookies
To better serve our users we use “cookies” to customize your browsing experience with the Valley Transit website. Cookies are simple text files stored on your computer by your web browser. They provide a method of distinguishing among visitors to the Valley Transit website.
Cookies created on your computer by using this website do not contain personally identifying information and do not compromise your privacy or security. Utilizing standard internet technology, we use the cookie feature only to store a randomly generated identifying tag on your computer. You can refuse the cookie or delete the cookie file from your computer by using any of the widely available methods.
Security
Valley Transit, as developer and manager of the Valley Transit website, has taken several steps to safeguard the integrity of its telecommunications and computing infrastructure, including but not limited to authentication, monitoring, auditing, and encryption. Security measures have been integrated into the design, implementation, and day-to-day practices of the entire operating environment as part of its continuing commitment to risk management.
This information should not be construed in any way as giving business, legal, or other advice, or warranting as fail-proof, the security of information provided via, through, or to the Valley Transit website.
Disclaimer
The Valley Transit website has hyperlinks to other websites. These include hyperlinks to websites operated by other government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private businesses. When you follow a hyperlink to another website, you are no longer on the Valley Transit website and this Privacy Notice will not apply. When you follow a hyperlink to another website, you are subject to the privacy policy of that new website. The Valley Transit website is not responsible for any content contained on websites outside the Valley Transit website domain (www.valleytransit.com or www.iTransitNW.com).
Neither Valley Transit, nor any agency, officer, or employee of Valley Transit warrants the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of any information published by this system, nor endorses any content, viewpoints, products, or services linked with this system, and shall not 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 their own risk.
Valley Transit website Contact Information
To offer comments, submit questions, or suggestions in regard to the Valley Transit website, or about the information presented in this Privacy Notice, contact: info@valleytransit.com