New Jersey Paternity Opportunity Program Website Privacy Notice

Last Updated

2/19/2026

Maximus commitment to privacy

We respect your privacy. This notice explains our collection of personal information, the purposes and sources of collection, and the measures we use to protect personal information. In this notice, personal information means information that identifies, relates to, describes, is reasonably capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular consumer or household (“personal information” or “personal data”).

This notice explains information we collect about you, how we use it, and the choices you have about how we collect and use it. It does not cover privacy practices associated with activities outside your use of this Site, other websites, or products and services not available or enabled through this Site.

Information collected automatically when you visit this website

Our web server automatically collects and stores the following information about your visit:

• The Internet Protocol (IP) address and domain name used, but not your email address. An IP address is a numerical identifier assigned to your Internet service provider or directly to your computer.
• The type of browser and operating system you used.
• The date and time you visited the Site.
• The web pages or services you accessed.
• The website you visited before coming to the Site and the website you visit as you leave.
• If you download a form, which form was downloaded.

We use automatically collected information to improve the Site’s content and understand how visitors use it. We analyze this information statistically to determine what content is most useful and to improve the material available on the Site. It is not collected for commercial marketing purposes, and we do not sell it or disclose it for commercial marketing. We use it for these purposes and for purposes related to services we provide on behalf of the New Jersey Department of Human Services.

Definition of personal information

N.J. Stat. § 56:8-161 et seq. applies to companies or persons conducting business in New Jersey that maintain computerized records containing personal information. The statute defines personal information as an individual’s first name or first initial and last name linked with one or more of the following: a Social Security number; driver’s license or state identification card number; or an account number or credit or debit card number together with any required security or access code or password that would permit access to a financial account.

For purposes of this notice, personal information also means information that can be used to distinguish or trace an individual’s identity, either alone or combined with other information linked or linkable to that individual.

Personal information we collect

This Site is informational, and most of it is available without registering or providing personal information. If you use the Contact Us web form, you may be asked to provide personal information. We do not collect personal information through this Site unless you provide it voluntarily.

If you submit a comment or question, we identify the information needed to provide the requested service or information. This may include your:

• First name
• Last name
• Email address

We recommend that you do not include sensitive personal information in the web form. Information you provide is used to operate the New Jersey Paternity Opportunity Program. We maintain policies to protect the confidentiality of information obtained through our regular business functions, prevent unlawful disclosure, and limit access. We safeguard personal information, including Social Security and Medicaid identification numbers, through physical, technical, and administrative safeguards.

How we use and share the personal information we collect from you

Providing personal information, whether requested or not, constitutes consent to its collection and sharing with the New Jersey Department of Human Services for the reasons you provided it. Except as described here or authorized by law, we collect or disclose personal information through this Site only with your agreement.

We may collect or disclose personal information without your agreement when it is:

• Needed to fulfill the reason it was provided, such as responding to a question or comment.
• Needed to perform statutory duties or otherwise authorized by state or federal law or regulation.
• Required to comply with valid legal process, such as a search warrant, subpoena, or court order.
• Needed to improve services to consumers.
• Necessary or appropriate to protect the rights, property, or safety of Maximus, our clients, or others.
• Related to a merger, divestiture, restructuring, reorganization, dissolution, or sale or transfer of some or all of our assets, including in a bankruptcy, liquidation, or similar proceeding.

We may disclose personal information to our agents, affiliates, and subcontractors so they can perform functions relating to the New Jersey Paternity Opportunity Program. We may also use or share aggregated or anonymous information, which does not identify you, based on usage data, surveys, or statistical information to improve the Site.

Tracking technologies and your choices

We and our vendors or third-party services may use tracking technologies. Like most websites, this Site uses cookies, web beacons, and similar devices to help the Site work efficiently and understand activity. A cookie is a small amount of data transferred by a web server to your browser and readable only by the server that provided it. It helps record activities and preferences and cannot execute code or deliver viruses. A web beacon is a small transparent image embedded in a web page or email that can indicate when the page or email has been viewed. These technologies may be used to understand Site usage, content viewed, downloads, and visitor counts. Our web servers also automatically log your computer’s IP address.

This website uses Adobe Analytics. Adobe Analytics does not identify individual users or associate your IP address with other data held by Adobe. We use its reports to understand website traffic and page usage. See the Adobe Privacy Center, Adobe Analytics Cookie Policy, and Adobe Privacy Choices.

You can change your browser settings to refuse cookies. Some Site features may not work properly or be accessible without them. For help managing cookies, see the support pages for Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Safari.

Mobile devices may offer settings to limit advertising and data collection. You can adjust or reset advertising identifiers in your device settings. For example, iOS settings include Privacy and Advertising; Android users can find advertising identifier controls in Google settings.

Clearing cookies or changing settings may affect your choices. You may need to opt out separately for each browser and device. Cookie-based opt-out signals may no longer work if you delete, block, or clear cookies. We are not responsible for the completeness, accuracy, or effectiveness of third-party notices, tools, or choices.

Children’s privacy

We are committed to complying with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. This Site is not directed to children under 13 years of age.

Information disclaimer

This notice is effective as of the last-updated date above. We may change it at any time and will take reasonable steps to advise you of changes, including by posting a revised notice on this website. Please review this notice from time to time for the current version. You may contact us using the information below to request a current copy.

Contact information

For comments or questions about this notice, contact the Maximus Privacy and Data Protection Office:

Toll-free: 1.833.953.3696
Email: Privacy@maximus.com

Please do not include personal information such as a Social Security number in your email. The connection may not be secure.

For questions or concerns about the New Jersey Paternity Opportunity Program, contact:

Toll-free: 1.800.767.6607