Terms of Use & Privacy Notice
Updated April 29, 2024
Our Terms of Use are designed to protect SLOCPT, its members, and the public. By accessing and using our website, you are indicating that you accept these terms. If you do not accept these terms, please do not use this website.
To stay current, we reserve the right to update our Terms of Use & Privacy Notice as needed. Your use of the website will be subject to the most current version of these policies, which you can access via links at the bottom of pages throughout the site.
Under California law, SLOCPT does not and will not sell or share your personal information to anyone, for any reason, at any time, except as noted below to authenticate your identity and help keep your account secure.
Limitation of Liability
While we make every attempt to ensure the information provided on this website is reliable, human or mechanical error remains a possibility. Therefore, SLOCPT does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, timeliness or correct sequencing of information, and will not be held responsible for any errors or omissions, or for the use of results obtained from the use of the information. This applies to any website linked to and from our site.
If there is a conflict between the information provided on our website and the laws and regulations governing the San Luis Obispo County Retirement System, any decisions will be based on the law and not the information on this website.
Your Use of This Site
You may not use this site to engage in any illegal activity or non-permitted purposes. You may not use this site to engage in conduct that is defamatory, libelous, threatening or harassing or that infringes on a third party's intellectual property or other proprietary rights. You agree that any information you provide through this site will be truthful and accurate.
Your Registration Information
You agree and understand that you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and user ID, which, together with your user ID, allows you to access your SLOCPT online account profile.
If you become aware of any unauthorized use of your online account information, you agree to notify us immediately at (805) 781-5465 or by emailing Member Services at [email protected].
Authentication by Third-Party Providers
SLOCPT shares certain user information with third parties to provide authentication services on our website. These parties use this information to verify your identity, activity and location for security purposes only, and your information remains confidential and may not be disclosed.
You authorize your wireless carrier (AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular, Verizon, or any other branded wireless operator) to disclose to SLOCPT and its third-party service providers your mobile number, network status, customer type, customers role, billing type, mobile device identifiers (IMSI and IMEI) and other subscriber status and device details, if available, solely to verify your identity and prevent fraud for the duration of the relationship. See our Privacy Notice below to how we treat your data.
Links to Third-Party Websites
We provide links to other sites that may be useful or of interest to users. The links are for informational purposes only, and their inclusion does not imply endorsement of any vendor, product or service. Please use caution when visiting these sites, as we do not track, monitor or manage the security practices of these sites.
Estimates
The estimate of your benefit is an approximation for your general use only. Any estimate is based on assumptions and is not a statement of your actual benefit. The calculation of your final benefit is made at your retirement. Your actual benefit and retirement eligibility may differ from the figures and dates shown on the estimate. Changes to your account balance, service time, your employer’s benefit plan provisions, SLOCPT annuity factors or the laws and rules governing the system, as well as changes to your personal information held in the records of the system, may affect the calculation of your final benefit.
SLOCPT Privacy Notice
Updated Oct. 15, 2018
At SLOCPT, our primary focus is you. We take our relationship with our members very seriously and are honored that you have entrusted us with your future. Your privacy and security are very important to us, and that means protecting the privacy of your personal information as carefully as we safeguard your retirement account.
You have the right to know what personal information we collect about you. You also have the right to receive and review the information.
Why We Collect Your Information
The personal information we collect primarily is intended to improve your overall experience by helping us:
Secure your account
Administer your account
Provide the services you have requested
Process applications and transactions
Verify your identity, including information about the device you use to access your account and your location
Manage your communication preferences
Recognize you when you return to our website
Maintain your web session while you browse
Monitor website usage
Analyze aggregated demographic and geographic information
Types of Information We Collect
Application and registration: When an account is opened upon employment or you register with us for online access, we collect personal information such as your name, address, phone number, email address, Social Security number, date of birth and account number.
Account changes: We collect your personal information when you ask us to update or change your account information.
Account activity: Once you have an account with us, we collect and maintain personal information about your account activity, including your deposits, balances and federal tax withholding. When you receive payments from your account, either by withdrawal or retirement, we report it to the IRS.
Website usage: During a visit online, our systems may use devices known as “cookies,” or other similar web tools to enhance your web experience.
Server requests: Our servers log the following data automatically:
The Domain Name System (DNS) or Internet Protocol (IP) address identifying your computer or internet service provider
The date and time of your visit
The pages, tools and services used
Your computer’s browser and operating system
The documents and forms you upload
Any errors you may have encountered during your visit
Security
Use and Disclosure of Information: Information may be shared with partners directly involved in assisting SLOCPT to perform certain tasks on our behalf, in compliance with this Privacy Policy and the Terms of Use. SLOCPT will not sell, distribute, or lease any personal information to advertisers or other third parties. SLOCPT may also disclose information if we believe that it is necessary to:
Comply with the law
Respond to requests from a legal, regulatory or governmental authority
Enforce SLOCPT Terms of Use
Security: At SLOCPT, we use industry standard storage and protection procedures in order to maintain the security, confidentiality, and integrity of personal information on servers, which are not accessible to the public. No data storage or transmission plan is without risk. In the event that there is a compromise or breach in the data environment, SLOCPT will take reasonable measures to address the situation and notify you as expeditiously as possible; however, SLOCPT will not be held responsible for events arising from unauthorized access to information.
Your Right to Access Information
In the State of California, laws exist to ensure that government is open and that the public has a right to access appropriate records and information possessed by County government. At the same time, there are exceptions to the public's right to access public records that serve various needs including the records relating to the privacy of individuals. Exceptions are provided by County, State and Federal laws.
We strive to protect personally identifiable information by collecting only information necessary to deliver our services. All information that may be collected at this site becomes a public record that may be subject to inspection and copying by the public, unless a legal exception, exclusion or exemption exists.
In the event of a conflict between this Privacy Notice and any federal statutes, federal regulations, the California constitution, a California statute, a California Code of Regulations section, a San Luis Obispo County ordinance or County subject specific policy, the latter will prevail. Nothing in this Privacy Notice is intended to infringe on any privacy right based on statute, regulation or policy. Nothing in this Privacy Notice is intended to create a new right of privacy or to give any user any cause of action against the County of San Luis Obispo.
Ensuring Your Information Is Accurate
You may review any personal information we collect about you. You may recommend changes to your personal information you believe in error by submitting a written request that credibly shows the error. If you believe that your personal information is being used for a purpose other than that which was intended when submitted, you may contact us. In all cases, we will take reasonable steps to verify your identity before granting access or making corrections. Please see the contact information section.
Cookies
What is a Cookie?
A cookie is a small text file, which may include an anonymous unique identifier, that is sent to your browser from a web site's computers and may either be used only during the time that you browse the County web site (a "session" cookie) or it may be stored on your computer's hard drive (a "persistent" cookie). If your browser software is set to allow cookies, a web site can send its own cookie to you.
Why are Cookies Used on Web Sites?
Cookies may contain information about the pages you viewed when you visited a web site. They may also be used to customize (personalize) your browsing experience or allow other automated features.
Cookies may also be stored on your computer so that you can be recognized by a web site on subsequent visits. They can be read by the web site that set them whenever you enter the web site. They are often used on web sites that require you to log in to save you from entering all of your login information every time you visit their web site. They may store information on your unique identifier and the areas of the web site you have visited before. These cookies are stored on your computer's hard drive after you have completed your web site visit and consequently are often referred to as "persistent" cookies.
Choices about Cookies
You can configure your browser to accept all cookies, reject all cookies, or notify you when a cookie is set. Each browser is different, so check the "Help" menu of your browser to learn how to change your cookie preferences.
San Luis Obispo County Pension Trust Practices Regarding Cookies
San Luis Obispo County Pension Trust may use session or persistent cookies.
Security
SLOCPT has taken several steps to safeguard the integrity of its telecommunications and computing infrastructure. Security measures have been integrated into the design, implementation, and day-to-day practices of the entire operating environment as part of its continuing commitment to risk management.
This information should not be construed in any way as giving business, legal, or other advice; neither should it be construed as warranting as fail-proof the security of information provided through SLOCPT website.
Disclaimer
The SLOCPT web site has links to other web sites. These may include links to websites operated by other government agencies, nonprofit organizations and private businesses. When you link to another site, you are no longer on the SLOCPT web site and this Privacy Policy will not apply. When you link to another web site, you are subject to the privacy and other policies of the other web site.
To offer comments about SLOCPT website, or to comment about the information presented in this Privacy Policy, please use our feedback form by clicking the "Contact Us" link that appears on most pages.
Acceptable Use Policy
Access to and use of the SLOCPT World Wide Web site is provided subject to these terms and conditions. PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY AS USE OF THIS SITE CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
Choice of Law
Construction of the disclaimers above and resolution of disputes thereof are governed by the applicable federal and California laws and the ordinances and policies of SLOCPT and shall apply to all uses of this data and this system. By use of this system and any data contained therein, the user agrees that use shall conform to all applicable laws and regulations and user shall not violate the rights of any third parties.
Copyright
This material is for the noncommercial use of the general public. The Fair Use guidelines of the U.S. copyright statutes apply to all material on the San Luis Obispo County Pension Trust website and linked agency Web pages. The SLOCPT shall remain the sole and exclusive owner of all rights, title and interest in and to all specifically copyrighted information created and posted for inclusion in this system. Photographs and graphics on the SLOCPT website are property of SLOCPT. For copy or use of information on the SLOCPT website that is outside of the Fair Use provisions of copyright law, or if you have any questions on using material on the SLOCPT web pages, please contact the webmaster. If permission to reproduce or redistribute is granted, the following statement shall be included on all reproduced information: "Reproduced with permission from San Luis Obispo County Pension Trust."
Accessibility and Accuracy
San Luis Obispo County Pension Trust will make reasonable efforts to include accurate and up-to-date information available to all users. However, SLOCPT does not warrant the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of any information published by this system, nor endorses any content, viewpoints, products, or services linked from this system, and shall not be held liable for any losses caused by reliance on the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of such information. Portions of such information may be incorrect or not current. Any person or entity that relies on any information obtained from this system does so at his/her own risk. SLOCPT shall not be liable for any direct, incidental, consequential, indirect, or punitive damages arising out of access to, use of or inability to use this website, or any errors or omissions in the content thereof.