The TSBPE is committed to protecting the personal information of members of the public who access information from or through this website, to using personal information only as necessary to perform authorized governmental functions, and to providing clear notice regarding the agency’s website privacy, security, and linking practices. The TSBPE may not charge a fee to access, use, reproduce information on, or link to this website except to the extent specifically authorized by law.
Website Linking
LINKING TO THE TSBPE WEBSITE
Individuals and entities are not required to obtain advance permission to link to the TSBPE website. However, any person or entity linking to this website must not represent TSBPE content as its own and must not misrepresent the origin, substance, or context of information on this website. Links to TSBPE pages should use the appropriate full URL and should deliver the user directly to the TSBPE website rather than through an abbreviated or misleading form.
Because the TSBPE may revise website content at any time without notice, persons and entities linking to this website should routinely verify the accuracy of those links. Any person or entity that posts copies of TSBPE graphics, tables, or similar content in a way that could create an unnecessary burden on TSBPE systems should first contact the TSBPE for permission. Persons and entities linking to TSBPE websites should also make reasonable efforts to ensure that persons with disabilities may access their own websites.
Copying or Reproducing Information from the TSBPE Website
Individuals and entities may copy or reproduce information posted on this public website without advance permission, provided that the information is not presented in a misleading way. Any copied or reproduced content must identify the TSBPE as the source, include the URL for the content or the nearest entry point to the content, and identify the date the content was copied. Any copied content must also preserve applicable copyright, trademark, service mark, or other intellectual property notices.
Any person or entity that copies and presents TSBPE information on another website must include a statement that neither the person or entity nor the information as presented on that website is endorsed by the State of Texas or by the TSBPE.
Links from the TSBPE Website to Third-Party Websites
The TSBPE may provide links to federal, state, local, and other third-party websites when those links provide information or services that benefit the public or further the agency’s mission and business functions. The TSBPE is not obligated to link to any third-party website unless required by law or rule, and the TSBPE may remove a third-party link at any time at its discretion. Reasons for removal may include, among other things, that the linked website contains misleading or unsubstantiated claims, is no longer relevant to the TSBPE’s purpose, or fails to conform to applicable agency linking requirements.
A link from the TSBPE website to another website does not constitute endorsement of that site’s content, viewpoint, accuracy, opinions, policies, products, services, or accessibility. The TSBPE disclaims liability and responsibility for the content, operation, or privacy and security practices of third-party websites. Users who follow links to outside websites are subject to the privacy and security policies of those websites.
Privacy
To perform its public functions, the TSBPE may collect, maintain, and process personal information provided by members of the public through this website. The TSBPE and its employees have a duty to protect the personal information provided to the agency and to prevent its unauthorized disclosure. The TSBPE will collect, process, and maintain only the personal information reasonably necessary to perform authorized agency functions. If the TSBPE no longer has a business need for personal information it has collected, the agency will dispose of that information in accordance with applicable law and records retention requirements.
Information Collected Automatically
For site management, security, and statistical purposes, the TSBPE may automatically collect certain technical information when a user visits this website. This information is used to analyze trends, assess what information is of most interest to users, determine technical design specifications, identify system performance or problem areas, and protect the website from unauthorized access or misuse. This information is not reported or used in a manner that would ordinarily reveal personally identifiable information and will not be released to outside parties except as required by law, including in connection with law enforcement investigations or other legal proceedings.
Information collected automatically may include:
- protocol and protocol version used
- client hostname or IP address
- browser type, browser version, and operating system
- referring page or source
- date and time of the request
- the exact request submitted
- server status code returned
- content length of the response
- request method used
- requested URL or URI
- query string information
Email and Web-Based Forms
Personally identifying information submitted in an email or through a web-based form is used only for purposes consistent with the reason it was provided, including responding to a question or comment, carrying out agency functions, providing requested services, or analyzing trends. The TSBPE may redirect or forward a submission to another governmental agency or to an appropriate person better positioned to respond to the request.
Under the Texas Public Information Act and other applicable laws, information submitted to the TSBPE may be subject to disclosure. The TSBPE notes that, with limited exceptions under Texas law, email addresses of members of the public may be confidential; however, other contents of communications sent to the agency may be subject to disclosure.
Any web-based form on the TSBPE website that requests information from the public should include a link to this Privacy, Security, and Linking Policy.
What Information THE TSBPE Collects AND How It’s Collected
The TSBPE may collect personal information that an individual voluntarily submits through this website, such as a name, email address, mailing address, telephone number, license-related information, or other information necessary for the agency to respond, provide services, or carry out its legal duties.
The TSBPE collects this information directly from individuals through emails, web forms, and other online transactions. The TSBPE uses collected information only for legitimate governmental purposes, including responding to inquiries, processing requests or transactions, administering agency programs, maintaining required records, improving services, and carrying out functions authorized by law. The agency uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to secure collected information against unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure.
Individual Access and Correction
With limited exceptions, an individual has the right to request to be informed about the information the TSBPE collects about that individual and to review that information. An individual also has the right to request correction of personal information maintained by the TSBPE that is incorrect. the TSBPE will maintain a reasonable procedure for individuals to access, review, and request correction of their personal information without imposing an undue burden.
Requests to access or correct personal information maintained by the TSBPE may be submitted through the agency’s posted contact channels.
Security
The TSBPE uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information collected through this website and to maintain the integrity and security of its systems. These safeguards are intended to protect against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, destruction, or misuse of information maintained by the agency. No internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure, but the TSBPE takes reasonable measures to reduce risk and protect the information entrusted to it.
BREACH NOTIFICATION
If the TSBPE maintains sensitive personal information about an individual and that information was, or is reasonably believed to have been, acquired by an unauthorized person, the TSBPE will provide notice of the breach as required by Section 521.053 of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and, when required by law, will also notify the Office of the Attorney General.
CONTACT
Personally identifying information submitted in an email or through a web-based form is used only for purposes consistent with the reason it was provided, including responding to a question or comment, carrying out agency functions, providing requested services, or analyzing trends. The TSBPE may redirect or forward a submission to another governmental agency or to an appropriate person better positioned to respond to the request.