Data Privacy
Privacy Notice Information
By using the Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority (MnCIFA) website, you accept the practices described on this page. Any modifications to these practices will be posted here and will apply to use of this website. MnCIFA is committed to protecting the privacy of users in accordance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.
Information Collected and Stored Automatically
We collect personally identifiable information, such as names, addresses and more, when you voluntarily submit this information. Your information is only used to fulfill your specific request and analyze trends, unless you give us permission to use it in another manner.
We may also redirect your message to another government agency that is in a better position to answer your question, or to assist us in fraud prevention or investigation.
Public Disclosure
Minnesota law provides that government is open and that the public has a right to access appropriate records and information possessed by State government. At the same time, there are exceptions to the public's right to access public records that serve various needs including the privacy of individuals. Exceptions are provided by both State and Federal laws.
All information collected at this site becomes public records that may be subject to inspection and copying by the public, unless an exemption in law exists, as defined in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13 and Minnesota Rules Chapter 1205.
Security, Intrusion, Detection Language
In accordance with the Minnesota Data Practices Act, MnCIFA has endeavored to safeguard the integrity of its telecommunications and computing infrastructure, including but not limited to authentication, monitoring, and auditing. Security measures have been integrated into the design, implementation and day-to-day practices of the entire agency operating environment as part of its continuing commitment to risk management.
Unauthorized attempts to deny service, upload information, change information, or to attempt to access a non-public site from this service are strictly prohibited and may be punishable under Title 18 of the U.S. Code to include the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 and the National Information Infrastructure Protection Act.
Links to other websites
Our website may contain links to content not controlled by the MnCIFA. We are not responsible for the privacy and security practices of other websites and the use of these links is not an endorsement as to the accuracy, completeness, adequacy, accessibility or usefulness of those sites.
Links to the MnCIFA website
Any website can link to the MnCIFA website. If you link to this site, you may not portray any person or subject in a false or misleading light. You must also refrain from creating frames, or using other visual altering tools, around the MnCIFA pages. Lastly, you may not imply that the State of Minnesota is endorsing your product or services.
Legal advice
MnCIFA's website is intended as a resource and guide for the public. It is not a source of definitive legal advice about specific legal problems.
General Disclaimer of Warranties/Liabilities for all Users
Neither the State of Minnesota, MnCIFA, nor their employees make any representations or warranties, express or implied, with respect to the use of or reliance on the data provided herewith, regardless of its format or means of transmission. There are no guarantees or representations to the user as to the accuracy, currency, completeness, suitability or reliability of this data for any purpose. THE USER ACCEPTS THE DATA AS IS AND ASSUMES ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH ITS USE. MNCIFA assumes no responsibility for actual, consequential, incidental, special or exemplary damages resulting from, caused by or associated with any user's reliance on or use of this data, even if appraised of the likelihood of such damages occurring.
Accessibility
MnCIFA is committed to making our website, accessible to everyone. MNCIFA makes every effort to adhere to the State of Minnesota Technology Accessibility Standard. If you need a document in an alternative format, please contact us at webteam.mncifa@state.mn.us