Responsibility Limitation

This responsibility limitation policy applies to all web sites of the Government of Panama.

All the information contained in this web site should only be utilized by the user in a responsible, adequate and good intentioned manner. The users accept the fact that the documents published, by itself, should not be treated as official documents, unless it is stated expressly.

In consequence, the Government of Panama assumes any responsibility and rejects any claims for any loses, damages or economic indemnity, of any nature, be it directly or as a consequence that could be directly or indirectly attributable as a result of the use or trust with respect with any information, link or services offered through this web site.

The user should be aware that the information and services provided need the support of sources and systems that might not be available at a given time, so it might not always be feasible to verify or replicated the information since they might have suffered modifications after their inclusion to the site. Therefore, the Government of the Republic of Panama does not assume any responsibility for the availability of the data in the web sites nor any changes the data might have suffered and urges users to verify the information on this web site with the original sources of information.

PRIVACY AND SECURITY POLICY

We respect and are recognize the privacy and the need to safeguard the information of the users. Hence, we have adopted this Privacy Policy. This policy illustrates how we intend to use and process personal information. The following policy applies only to web pages owned or operated by the Government of the Republic of Panama.

What information is being collected and how is it being collected?
Each computer connected to the Internet receives an identifiers or information i.e. The IP address (Internet Protocol). When the user requests a Government web page, servers registers this user information. In general, this data does not reveal user’s personal information. We use this information to examine aggregated traffic, but not single individual traffic.

What are Cookies?
Some Government sites can send “cookies” to the User’s computer. A cookie is a set of data sent to the computer browser by a web application and is stored in the computer. A cookie cannot read data from the hard disk of your computer, or the data of other cookies. You can configure your browser to accept or reject “cookies”. You can configure your navigator or browser to reject all cookies or notify you when it receives a cookie. However, if you decide to reject some cookies, you might limit your navigation experience, and some options might not work.

What other information is requested?
Some web pages requests your address, e-mail, or postal address with the purpose to carry out surveys or to provide additional services (i.e. Newsletters, announcements, etc). When this information is requested, we will state the purpose of the request before gathering the information. We strictly follow a “No SPAM” policy which means we have no intention to sell, rent or provide electronic addresses to any third party without the consent of the visitor.

Providing information collected to a third party?
The Government of Panama will provide personal information when requested by judicial authorities or in good faith when we consider this action is necessary to:

Abide with the law and legal processes in the Republic of Panama. Defend the rights and property of the Government of the Republic of Panama and visitors of the government web sites. Cooperate with the investigation of apparently illegal activities. The Government of Panama will try to have an adequate and reasonable security to safeguard the information received from the citizens. In addition, we cannot accept responsibility for security breaches nor activities carried out by others to acquire information. We consider these activities ilegal and can be punished by applicable laws on courts.

What else should I know about online privacy?
Government web pages may contain link to external sites. The Government of Panama is not responsible for the privacy practices nor the content of these web sites. The Government does not share personal individual information that you have furnished with these external web sites. However, the Government of Panama can share statistical information with there web sites (for example, the number of visitors). You should the security and privacy policies of these sites. Users should be aware that you can voluntarily reveal some information (for example through e-mail, discussion groups, blogs, forum, etc) and this information could be gathered and used by other.

CONDITONS OF USE
All rights, including intellectual property, in these web sites belong to the Government of Panama. Users have the right to review the information free of charge in the public side of the web.

Partial or total reproduction, be it by electronic or printed means, of the display of these pages for non commercial use by citing the source of the information prior notification by email to the webmaster of the institution or info@arap.gob.pa. Use of the information of promotional material contained in these sites need the written consent of the Government of Panama through the institution facilitation the information.

The content of this site is public in nature y is available to citizens and government employees openly and freely, with the purpose to provide a wide distribution of the information about the Republic of Panama. Commercialization of any content, document or any other information of any portion of the site is prohibited.

What information is being collected and how is it being collected?
Each computer connected to the Internet receives an identifiers or information i.e. The IP address (Internet Protocol). When the user requests a Government web page, servers registers this user information. In general, this data does not reveal user’s personal information. We use this information to examine aggregated traffic, but not single individual traffic.

What are Cookies?
Some Government sites can send “cookies” to the User’s computer. A cookie is a set of data sent to the computer browser by a web application and is stored in the computer. A cookie cannot read data from the hard disk of your computer, or the data of other cookies. You can configure your browser to accept or reject “cookies”. You can configure your navigator or browser to reject all cookies or notify you when it receives a cookie. However, if you decide to reject some cookies, you might limit your navigation experience, and some options might not work.

What other information is requested?
Some web pages requests your address, e-mail, or postal address with the purpose to carry out surveys or to provide additional services (i.e. Newsletters, announcements, etc). When this information is requested, we will state the purpose of the request before gathering the information. We strictly follow a “No SPAM” policy which means we have no intention to sell, rent or provide electronic addresses to any third party without the consent of the visitor.

Providing information collected to a third party?
The Government of Panama will provide personal information when requested by judicial authorities or in good faith when we consider this action is necessary to:
Abide with the law and legal processes in the Republic of Panama. Defend the rights and property of the Government of the Republic of Panama and visitors of the government web sites. Cooperate with the investigation of apparently illegal activities. The Government of Panama will try to have an adequate and reasonable security to safeguard the information received from the citizens. In addition, we cannot accept responsibility for security breaches nor activities carried out by others to acquire information. We consider these activities ilegal and can be punished by applicable laws on courts.

What else should I know about online privacy?
Government web pages may contain link to external sites. The Government of Panama is not responsible for the privacy practices nor the content of these web sites. The Government does not share personal individual information that you have furnished with these external web sites. However, the Government of Panama can share statistical information with there web sites (for example, the number of visitors). You should the security and privacy policies of these sites. Users should be aware that you can voluntarily reveal some information (for example through e-mail, discussion groups, blogs, forum, etc) and this information could be gathered and used by other.

CONDITONS OF USE

All rights, including intellectual property, in these web sites belong to the Government of Panama. Users have the right to review the information free of charge in the public side of the web.

Partial or total reproduction, be it by electronic or printed means, of the display of these pages for non commercial use by citing the source of the information by sending notice to by email to the webmaster of the institution or mail.innovacion.gob.pa. Use of the information for promotional ….of the information contained in these sites with written consent of the Government of Panama through the institution facilitation the information.

The content of this site is public in nature y is available to citizens and government employees openly and freely, with the purpose to provide a wide distribution of the information about the Republic of Panama. Commercialization of any content, document or any other information of any portion of the site is prohibited.

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