Word: Secondary Navigation

Definition: Directing links on a website or application that represents information that is of secondary interest to the user.

Thoughts: Great examples of secondary navigation are pages that sites feel obligated to offer such as "FAQ" and "About Us". This is not to downplay the importance of such links, which are helpful in their moments, but for the most part, a user has not arrived on your site just to read your "About Us" section. Larger websites like your Home Depots or your Amazons need these tiered navigational schema because of the plethora of  navigational choices. Regardless of site size, tread lightly and choose your navigations thoughtfully and purposefully.

Question: If secondary information is so secondary, does it even belong at the top of the page (the typical location)? Is the footer more appropriate? If the footer, is it still considered secondary navigation?