Privacy Policy
Welcome to the State Department Passport Privacy Policy. This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information we receive from users of our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your information in a transparent manner.
Last Updated: February 18, 2026
Information Collected
When you visit the State Department Passport website, we may collect certain non-personally identifiable information automatically. This data helps us understand how the site is being used, identify areas for improvement, and enhance the security of our services. The types of information collected may include:
- Your Internet Protocol (IP) address
- The type of browser you are using (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari)
- Your operating system (e.g., Windows, macOS, Linux)
- The specific pages you visit on our site
- The time and date of your visit
- The time spent on those pages
- Referring website addresses
This information is used for internal analytical purposes, to administer and improve the website, and to diagnose technical issues. We do not use this information to identify you personally.
Cookies
Our website uses "cookies" to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, manage sessions, and gather analytics data. We use both session cookies (which are deleted once you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
You have the option to accept or refuse cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. However, if you choose to reject cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly or may be less convenient to use.
Third-Party Services
We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our website, provide the website on our behalf, perform website-related services, or assist us in analyzing how our website is used. These third parties may have access to your non-personally identifiable information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
Examples of third-party services include web analytics providers that help us understand user behavior and improve website performance. These services operate under their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.
Advertising
The State Department Passport website generally does not engage in direct commercial advertising of third-party products or services. While we may display information related to passport services, travel advisories, or other government-related information, we do not utilize third-party advertising services that track your activity across external websites for targeted advertising purposes.
Children's Privacy
The State Department Passport website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us:
By visiting this page on our website: Contact Us