Information
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Definition
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Date
|
Date
the visit occurred.
|
Time
|
Time
the visit occurred.
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Client
IP
|
Unique
Internet Protocol (IP) address of
the website visitor. The IP address
recorded is normally that of the
visitor's Internet service provider,
e.g., aol.com if the visitor connects
from an America Online account.
|
Server
IP
|
Unique
Internet Protocol (IP) address of
the State of Maine web server accessed.
|
HTTP
Status
|
Hyper
Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP) error
code. E.g., "404 Requested
Page Not Found."
|
HTTP
Request URL
|
Identifies
the web page or file requested by
the website visitor.
|
Bytes
Sent
|
Amount
of data sent from the web server
to website visitor during that connection.
|
Bytes
Received
|
Amount
of data sent from website visitor
to the web server.
|
User
Agent
|
Type
of web browser or other client software
that made request to the web server.
|
Referrer
|
Uniform
Resource Locator (URL) that referred
to the requested file.
|
Protocol
Version
|
Version
of HTTP used by the visitor's web
browser software.
|
The information we collect is used
to improve the content of our web services
and help us understand how people are
using our services. We analyze our website
logs to continually improve the value
of the materials available on our site.
The information in our website logs
is not personally identifiable, and
we make no attempt to link it with the
individuals that browse our website.
Some of this statistical information,
such as a running count of the number
of visitors, may be displayed on the
website or shared with other city agencies
to aid in the provision of better service
to the public.
Personally Identifiable Information
"Personally identifiable information"
is information about a person that is
readily identifiable to that specific
individual. It includes, for example,
an individual's name, street address,
e-mail address, or phone number.
Personally identifiable information
will not be collected unless you voluntarily
send an e-mail message, fill out and
send an online form, or fill out personal
information and send in a survey. Your
choice not to participate in these activities
will not impair your ability to access
certain information or obtain a service
online.
Unless specifically protected under
state law, any information provided
may be inspected by the public or disclosed
in a legal proceeding.
E-mail Addresses
E-mail messages, sent to the City of
Portland will be treated the same as
any other written communication. They
may be subject to public inspection
or legal disclosure and may be saved
for a period of time before they are
destroyed. E-mail or other information
requests sent to this website may be
maintained in order to respond to the
request, forward that request to the
appropriate individual, or to provide
the web designer with valuable customer
feedback to assist in improving the
site. E-mail addresses obtained through
the website will not be sold or given
to private companies for marketing purposes.
Surveys
Surveys will be used for the purpose
stated. If personally identifiable information
is collected it may be subject to public
inspection and legal disclosure and
may be saved for a period of time before
it is destroyed.
Cookies
Cookies are not used in the Portland
Parking Tickets website.
Disclaimer
Neither the City of Portland, nor any
agency, officer, or employee of the
City of Portland warrants the accuracy,
reliability or timeliness of any information
published on the Portland Parking Tickets
website, nor endorses any products or
services linked from 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 the 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.