As a result, internet privacy statements on websites are quickly becoming an expectation of the internet-using public as well as an accepted practice of the internet publishing community. Privacy statements tell website visitors what information is collected and how it is handled. A privacy statement is important because visitors can make informed choices about what information to provide, if any, and are reassured in instances where agencies do not collect or use personally identifying information. State of Ohio websites are highly diverse and have many different purposes.
Websites often collect at least some information from visitors.
Information collection practices vary widely. In some cases, the visitor volunteers the information. In other cases, websites monitor which of its sites the visitor accesses. In the second instance, the information collected is not personal in nature and therefore is most often anonymous. In other instances, personal information is required in order to complete a transaction.