Privacy Policy

Asset Bank

Medialibrary.nd.gov runs on a software service called Asset Bank, which uses a few cookies. A cookie is a file stored automatically on your computer by a website or web application. Cookies help the site function (for example to record the fact that you have 'logged in') or make it easier for you to use the site (for example by recording your preferences).

Does Asset Bank use cookies?

Yes - Asset Bank uses one session-scoped cookie that is essential to its operation, and may use a number of optional cookies depending on how your Asset Bank has been set up.

What cookies does Asset Bank use?

Tomcat Session Cookie

Asset Bank runs on a server in an application called 'Tomcat'. Tomcat places a temporary session cookie called JSESSIONID on your computer so that Asset Bank can maintain your user session as you navigate around the site. This cookie contains no personal information - all it stores is a numeric ID that has meaning only to Tomcat for the duration of your session. The cookie has no use after the end of your session on Asset Bank.

Google Analytics

Google Analytics is used to help analyze how users use the site. This analytical tool uses cookies to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior information in an anonymous form. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) is transmitted to Google. This information is then used to evaluate visitor's use of the website and to compile statistical reports on website activity.

We will not (and will not allow any third party) to use the statistical analytics tool to track or to collect any personally identifiable information of visitors to our site. We will not associate any data gathered from this site with any personally identifying information from any source as part of our use of the Google statistical analytics tool.