This is the intent of the network. Volunteer data is saved in an internal NOAA database, and will not be edited or deleted unless its content is deemed inappropriate for a public audience, the date of the opportunity has passed, or the Web site is discontinued. If the Web site is discontinued, the volunteer database information may be archived. The Coasthuggers Online Forum is an interactive Internet based discussion group about coastal volunteerism. It is promoted as a free service for volunteer coordinators to share ideas and questions with one another, and is intended to promote volunteerism in coastal areas.
Participation is completely voluntary.
Each session cookie expires when the individual user logs off. Access and private password information is encrypted by the forum software, and only decipherable to the unique user who created it. For site security purposes and to ensure that this service remains available to all users, this government computer system employs hardware and software to monitor network traffic and to identify unauthorized attempts to add or alter information, or otherwise cause damage or interfere with information delivery. Except for authorized law enforcement investigations, no attempt is made to identify individual users or their usage habits. Raw data logs may be stored indefinitely for use in statistical analysis or to protect the security and integrity of the computer system.