Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how U.S.A. Mine Safety & Health Services ("USAMSHS," "we," "our," or "us") addresses cookies and similar technologies that may be used in connection with USAMSHS.org.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files that websites may place on or access from a user's device through a web browser.

Cookies may be used for purposes such as maintaining website functionality, remembering preferences, supporting security, understanding website performance, or enabling services provided by third parties.

2. Similar Technologies

Websites may also use technologies other than traditional browser cookies to perform similar functions.

Depending on the technology used by the website, hosting environment, or third-party providers, these technologies may include:

• Local browser storage
• Session storage
• Server logs
• Security identifiers
• Tracking pixels or similar technologies
• Embedded third-party resources

3. Essential or Functional Technologies

Certain technologies may be necessary for basic website operation, security, form processing, navigation, server functionality, or other essential website functions.

These technologies may be provided directly by the website, the web-hosting environment, security services, or other infrastructure providers.

4. Security and Anti-Spam Technologies

USAMSHS.org may use website, server, hosting, or security technologies designed to identify malicious traffic, automated submissions, spam, unauthorized activity, or other potential security threats.

These technologies may process technical information such as IP addresses, browser information, request patterns, timestamps, or other information associated with website access.

5. Website Forms

USAMSHS.org includes forms that may allow visitors to submit service requests, vendor pre-qualification information, employment interest information, and other communications.

Form-processing or security technologies may use cookies, sessions, server logs, or similar mechanisms where necessary to operate or protect those forms.

6. Analytics and Performance Technologies

Website analytics or performance technologies may be used now or in the future to help understand how the website is accessed and how it performs.

If such technologies are used, they may process information such as:

• Pages visited
• Approximate visit duration
• Browser type
• Device type
• General traffic sources
• Website performance information

The specific information processed depends on the technology or service being used.

7. Third-Party Services

This website may contain links to or interact with services operated by independent third parties, including social media platforms, web-hosting providers, email systems, security services, or external websites.

When users interact with independent third-party services, those providers may use their own cookies or similar technologies according to their own privacy policies and terms.

USAMSHS does not control cookies or similar technologies placed directly by independent third-party websites after a visitor leaves USAMSHS.org.

8. Social Media Links

USAMSHS.org may provide links to our pages or profiles on third-party social media platforms.

Visiting or interacting with those platforms may result in the applicable social media provider processing information or using cookies according to its own policies.

9. External Links

This website may provide links to regulatory resources, government websites, business services, webmail, social media, or other external resources.

Once a visitor follows an external link, the privacy and cookie practices of the destination website apply.

10. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser

Most modern web browsers provide controls that allow users to review, block, delete, or otherwise manage cookies.

Browser settings vary by browser and device. Users should consult the instructions provided by their browser or device manufacturer for information about available cookie controls.

Blocking or deleting certain cookies or browser storage may affect the functionality of some websites or online services.

11. Do Not Track and Browser Privacy Signals

Browsers and devices may offer privacy controls or signals intended to communicate user preferences.

The availability, interpretation, and technical operation of these signals may vary among browsers, technologies, jurisdictions, and service providers.

USAMSHS may review its website practices as applicable technologies and legal requirements evolve.

12. Information Collected by Hosting Systems

Even where browser cookies are not used, web servers and hosting environments commonly process technical information necessary to deliver website content, maintain security, diagnose technical problems, and operate network services.

Such information may include IP addresses, request times, requested resources, browser information, server responses, and security logs.

13. Personal Information

Information concerning how USAMSHS handles information submitted through website forms and other communications is available in our Privacy Policy .

14. Changes to Website Technologies

The website may change over time. New functionality, hosting configurations, security systems, third-party services, or other technologies may be implemented or removed.

USAMSHS may update this Cookie Policy when appropriate to reflect material changes in website technologies or practices.

15. Changes to This Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy may be revised periodically.

The effective date displayed at the top of this page identifies the current version.

16. Contact Us

Questions concerning this Cookie Policy may be directed to: