The Office of Charitable Gaming (OCG) is providing this web site as a service to the public. The usage of the content, reports, images and logos on the OCG site by any other website is strictly prohibited by law. The usage of the reports and data without the expressed written consent of OCG is a violation of Louisiana copyright and other proprietary rights. The misrepresentation via modification of information from this website in any presentation is injudicious and shall be dealt with accordingly to the fullest extent of the law.
This policy focuses on the conduct of this site's users, the collection, disclosure, access and security of information that may be obtained through the use of the OCG site. It incorporates the following areas:
The user agrees to use the Office of Charitable Gaming (OCG) website only for lawful purposes. User is prohibited from posting on or transmitting through OCG's website any unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, sexually explicit, profane, hateful, racially, ethnically, or otherwise objectionable material of any kind, including but not limited to any material that encourages conduct that would constitute a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability, or otherwise violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law.
If the Office of Charitable Gaming is notified of allegedly infringing, defamatory, damaging, illegal, or offensive Content provided by User (e.g., through an author chat or online review), OCG may investigate the allegation and determine in its sole discretion whether to remove or request the removal of such Content from OCG's website. The Office of Charitable Gaming may disclose any Content or electronic communication of any kind (i) to satisfy any law, regulation, or government request; (ii) if such disclosure is necessary or appropriate to operate OCG' website; or (iii) to protect the rights or property of OCG, its Users or Providers.
The Office of Charitable Gaming reserves the right to prohibit conduct, communication, or Content that it deems in its sole discretion to be harmful to individual Users, this state Department, the communities that make up the OCG website, or any rights of OCG or any third party, or to violate any applicable law. Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither OCG nor its Providers can ensure prompt removal of questionable Content after online posting. Accordingly, neither OCG, nor its affiliates, nor any of their officers, directors, employees, or agents, nor Providers shall assume liability for any action or inaction with respect to conduct, communication, or Content on OCG's website.
The Office of Charitable Gaming (OCG) is providing this web site as a service to the public. Our mission is "to be recognized as a leader in customer service through a unified effort of dedicated employees and continuous improvement." OCG is dedicated to helping the charitable gaming community in any way possible. We want to provide you with information that will assist you in compliance with Louisiana Charitable gaming laws and regulations. We are aware that with increasing technology and usage of the electronic beltway to do business there exists an increasing faction determined to breach the walls of security aimed at protecting confidential information of our citizens. We have gone to great lengths to insure and preserve your privacy when visiting our site.
This policy focuses on the collection, disclosure, access and security of information that may be obtained through the use of the OCG site. It incorporates the following areas:
The purpose of this site is to provide immediate access to public and private information concerning the state of Louisiana's Charitable gaming requirements, laws and regulations administered by the OCG. The information and data on this site is dynamic and will change over time. We strive to provide current, reliable and accurate information; however, we fully recognize the possibility of human and/or mechanical error occurring. Thus, the information and materials provided on this site should not be relied upon exclusively to comply with Louisiana state charitable gaming laws and regulations. We, the Office of Charitable Gaming, its employees, officers and agencies, deny any warranty (expressed or implied) of accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information published via this site and shall not be held liable for any losses caused by usage and reliance upon the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of such information. Any person or entity that relies upon such information obtained from this site does so at his or her own risk. The user expressly agrees that the use of this site is at the user's sole risk.
Any personal information requested or gathered via this site will be used only for purposes necessary to conduct government business with you. It will not be traded, sold, or given to any other party except as specifically allowed or required by law. We cannot guarantee the privacy and confidentiality of information provided to us via this site; however, we will do everything reasonably possible to protect your information using technology and good business practices.
During your visit to our web site, we will automatically gather and store certain information about your visit. This information does not identify you personally by name, age, phone number, mailing address or email address. The following information about your visit is automatically collected and stored:
The above information automatically collected is logged and used by the Office of Charitable Gaming only to improve the content of our web services and to help us understand how individuals are using our services. OCG analyzes this information to determine how our web site is being used, so that we may continually improve the site's usefulness to the public.
If during your visit to our web site you participate in a survey, send an email, or perform some other transaction online, the following additional information will be collected:
We occasionally use cookies to enhance service to you by customizing your browsing experience. Cookies are simple text files stored by your web browser to collect information about your activities while accessing the OCG website.
Refuse or Delete Cookies: You can refuse the cookie or delete the cookie file from your computer at any time by using any one of a number of widely available methods. Also, by not using cookies, your overall Internet browsing experience may be affected.
We, the Office of Charitable Gaming, keep confidential, the information that you provide us, in your correspondence with us through the United States mail, and during your meetings with our auditors or other employees. However, any information that you send us by electronic mail is not secure and may be seen by others on the Internet. Bear this in mind, particularly if you voluntarily are sending us information such as your name, address, social security number, federal employer identification number, or Louisiana Charitable gaming identification number. We cannot be held liable if your electronic mail is lost, intercepted or misused by others.
OCG does not collect personal information about you unless you voluntarily provide it to us by sending us email, participate in a survey or complete an online form. Your decision not to participate in these activities will not impair your ability to browse the Office of Charitable Gaming web site and read or download any information provided on the site. If you choose not to use online applications, forms, or services, you still have the ability to contact OCG by mail, fax or telephone.
Your participation in surveys and usage of electronic mail and downloadable forms as a means of communication with this agency is strictly voluntary and not without minimal risks. If personal information is requested on the web site or volunteered by the user, state law and the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. Section 552 a., et esq.) may protect it. However this information is a public record once you provide it, and may be subject to public inspection and copying if not protected by state or federal law.
Any personal information requested or gathered via this site will be used only for purposes necessary to conduct government business with you. It will not be traded, sold, or given to any other party except as specifically allowed or required by law. We cannot guarantee the privacy and confidentiality of information provided to us via this site; however, we will do everything reasonably possible to protect your information using technology and good business practices.
The Office of Charitable Gaming does not disclose any personally identifiable information collected online except where you have given us permission, or where the information is public information under the Louisiana R.S. 47:1508. "Personal information" is information about a natural person that is readily identifiable to that specific individual. Personal information includes such things as an individual's name, address, and phone number. A domain name or Internet Protocol address is not necessarily considered personal information.
The OCG website contains links to third-party web sites, including but not limited to other government agencies, the federal government and reciprocating sites. The linked sites are not under the control of the Office of Charitable Gaming; furthermore, OCG is not responsible for the contents of any linked site or any link contained in a linked site. OCG is providing these links only as a convenience to the public and/or reciprocating measure, and the inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement of content, viewpoint, policies, products or services of that web site by this agency. If you feel that information you have obtained via a third-party link is inaccurate or offensive, we suggest you contact the original producer/distributor of that information.
Please be aware that OCG is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party web sites. Once you link to another web site not maintained by OCG, you are subject to the terms and conditions of that website, including but not limited to its privacy policy.
For site security purposes and to ensure that this service remains available to all users, the Office of Charitable Gaming (OCG) web servers employ industry-standard methods to monitor network traffic to identify unauthorized attempts to upload or change information, or otherwise cause damage. Unauthorized attempts to upload information or change information on OCG servers are strictly prohibited and may be punishable by law.
The information contained in this security policy should not be construed in any way as giving business, legal or other advice, or warranting as fail proof, the security of information provided via the OCG website.
Any additional questions, concerns or statements regarding confidentiality and data usage may be directed to the Information Services Division of the Office of Charitable Gaming.