Privacy, Terms, and Cookies Policy

Last Updated Date: 4-3-2024

Welcome to the City of Sulphur Springs, Texas website (the "Website"). This Privacy, Terms, and Cookies Policy ("Policy") governs the collection, use, and disclosure of information gathered through the Website. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to the terms of this Policy. Please read this Policy carefully before using the Website.

Information We Collect:

1. Personal Information: We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details when you interact with the Website, such as when you fill out a form or subscribe to our newsletter.
2. Non-Personal Information: We may also collect non-personal information, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior on the Website, through the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies.

Use of Information:

1. Personal Information: We may use your personal information to communicate with you, provide services you request, respond to your inquiries, send newsletters or promotional materials, and improve our Website and services.
2. Non-Personal Information: We may use non-personal information to analyze trends, administer the Website, track users' movements around the Website, and gather demographic information.

Disclosure of Information:

1. Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Website and providing services to you, such as hosting providers, analytics providers, and marketing service providers.
2. Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information when required by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as subpoenas or court orders.

Cookies:

1. What are Cookies: Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the Website and analyze usage patterns.
2. Types of Cookies: We may use both session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, and persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them.
3. Opting Out: You can usually set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, please note that blocking cookies may affect your ability to access certain features of the Website.

Third-Party Links:

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by the City of Sulphur Springs, Texas. This Policy does not apply to those third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties before providing any information to them.

Children's Privacy:

The Website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so that we can delete the information.

Changes to this Policy:

We reserve the right to modify or update this Policy at any time, so please review it periodically. If we make any material changes to this Policy, we will notify you by posting the revised Policy on the Website or by other means.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions about this Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at (903) 885-7541.

By using the Website, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Policy.