Privacy & Security Policy

Port KC, is committed to protecting your online privacy and the confidentiality of personal information you may provide while interacting with us online. This policy seeks to clarify our efforts and activities on the subject of privacy and related topics.

This privacy policy applies only to the Port KC website (portkc.com) and to third-party sites that provide Internet related-services for Port KC, under contract. When you follow a link to any other website, even the site of another governmental agency, you are subject to the privacy policy of that site. You should check the privacy policy of each of these sites if you have concerns about how they handle personally identifiable information.

This policy may be updated periodically without notice, so please check back from time to time.

Collection of Information

No personally identifiable information is collected about visitors who simply browse this site or who download information from it. Our web servers maintain logs of user activity in order to help us manage the website. Information stored in these logs does not identify you personally. The logs store such things as the domain name and IP address from which you accessed our website; the type of browser and operating system you used; the date and time you accessed our site; the pages you visited; and the country or region of the world from which you accessed this site. We use this information to learn how many visitors we have, where they are coming from, which parts of our website are of most interest to visitors, and other facts that will help us improve the web site and the services we offer.

If you send an e-mail to info@portkc.com, your e-mail address and the other information you volunteered will be collected. Visitors who request information through this site may be required to furnish additional information in order to fulfill the request. The additional information collected will be no more specific than if the visitor were requesting the information by any other means, including by telephone or an in-person visit to Port KC’s office.

We will not rent, sell or give away any information identifying you individually (name, address, phone number, etc.) to third parties for marketing or mailing list purposes without your permission.

Information Available From This Web Site

As a political subdivision of the State of Missouri, we are governed by Missouri open records laws. It’s important for you to understand that most business you conduct with the Port KC, as well as with city, state and county governments, becomes a public record. Public records as defined by state law, and not made confidential elsewhere in the Missouri Code, may be posted for electronic access through this web site. These same records have long been open for public inspection by anyone requesting them in person, by mail or by telephone at the appropriate government office. All information on this web site is public information.

We recognize the concerns visitors may have about public records that include information about them, including the right to correct inaccurate information. Any visitors concerned with the accuracy of information about them should contact info@portkc.com.

Use of Cookies

The Port KC website (portkc.com) does not set or use cookies. A cookie is a line of computer code left on your computer’s hard drive by some web sites when you visit them. The cookie can then be read by that site if you return to it. Cookies are useful for making web sites more personal, speeding up online transactions, tracking your preferences and habits, and so forth. Most cookies are harmless.

Children

No applications on the portkc.com website specifically solicit information from minors or seek to determine whether the visitor is a minor. Consequently, visitors should be aware that the collection of personal information requested from or volunteered by children online or by e-mail will be treated in the same manner as information given by an adult, may become a public record, and thus may be subject to public access. We ask that parents guide their children when children are asked to provide personal information online. We ask that children get their parents’ permission before providing any information online.

Who to Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or about the website in general, please contact info@portkc.com.

Legal Notice

Thank you for visiting the Port KC website. There are certain things you should understand when using this site:

Information is for the convenience of the user, and is not generally an official record of Port KC. Unless specifically noted, the information on this website is not official. It is provided as a service to people needing information about Port KC. Policies and discussions about practices and procedures of Port KC are published as a convenience to users. Although every effort is made to ensure their accuracy when placed on this website, the only official information must be provided by Port KC staff. Port KC assumes no liability for any inaccuracies that the website may contain.

Not official notice. Communications sent via the Internet or through this website shall in no way be deemed to constitute legal notice to the Port KC or any of its officers, agents or employees, where notice to Port KC is required by any law, rule, regulation or contract.

Use of material from this site. From time to time, people ask to use content, including graphics, contained on this site for other purposes. For requests to use any part of this site please contact the Port KC Communications Department at media@portkc.com or by mail at 110 Berkley Plaza, Kansas City, MO 64120.

Accessibility

At Port KC, we are committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. We strive to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards to provide an inclusive digital experience for everyone.

Our website incorporates the following features to enhance accessibility:

1. Alternative Text: Images on our website are accompanied by descriptive alternative text to ensure users with visual impairments can understand the content.

2. Readable Fonts: We use clear and legible fonts with adjustable sizes, enabling users to customize text according to their preferences.

3. Color Contrast: We maintain sufficient color contrast between text and background elements to aid users with low vision or color blindness.

4. Accessible Forms: Forms on our website are designed with proper labeling and input field descriptions, facilitating ease of use for screen reader users.

5. Video Subtitles/Captions: Videos featured on our website include subtitles or captions to assist users who are deaf or hard of hearing.

6. Responsive Design: Our website is responsive across various devices and screen sizes, ensuring accessibility for users who may rely on mobile devices or assistive technologies.

We welcome feedback from users regarding the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility issues or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us at info@portkc.com. Your feedback helps us enhance the accessibility of our website for all users.

This accessibility policy will be reviewed and updated periodically to reflect any changes in our practices or advancements in accessibility standards.