DeKalb County GA, your privacy matters to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how information may be handled when you visit or interact with our website at https://dekalbcounty-ga.org. DeKalb County GA is an independent informational website. We are not the official website of DeKalb County Government, and we do not represent DeKalb County or any of its departments. This Privacy Policy applies only to our website and explains our general approach to information that may be collected through normal website use or through direct communication with us.
About This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes the privacy practices of DeKalb County GA. When you visit our website, some basic technical information may be recorded automatically by the website, hosting provider, analytics systems, or other technologies used to operate the site. We may also receive information that you choose to provide when you contact us. We do not ask visitors to provide personal information simply to browse our website. Most website pages can be viewed without creating an account or submitting personal details.
Information We May Collect
When you visit DeKalb County GA, certain basic information may be collected automatically as part of normal website operation. This information may include your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages visited, approximate visit time, referring website, and basic information about how you interact with the website. This type of information is commonly used to understand website activity and identify technical issues. It may help us see which pages receive visits and whether the website is functioning as expected.
Information You Choose to Provide
You may choose to contact us by email. If you send an email to info@dekalbcounty-ga.org, we may receive the information included in your message. This may include your name, email address, message content, and any other information that you voluntarily include in your communication. We use this information to read and respond to your message when a response is appropriate. You should avoid sending sensitive personal information through email unless it is necessary for your communication.
How We Use Information
Information collected through our website may be used for normal website-related purposes. For example, technical information may help us review website performance, identify technical problems, understand general visitor activity, and maintain the website. Information you voluntarily provide through email may be used to respond to your communication or address a question related to our website.
Website Usage Information
Our website may collect basic information about how visitors interact with its pages. This can include the pages visited, approximate time spent on a page, browser information, device information, and other basic technical details. Such information can help us understand how visitors use the website. It can also help identify pages that may need technical attention or content improvements. Website usage information is generally reviewed in an aggregated or general form. We do not intend to use ordinary website activity to personally identify individual visitors.
Cookies
DeKalb County GA may use cookies or similar technologies as part of normal website operation. A cookie is a small file or piece of information stored by a website through your browser. For more details about how these technologies may be used, please review our Cookies Policy, which provides relevant information about cookies and their general purpose. Cookies can help websites remember certain settings, understand general website activity, or support basic website functions. Some cookies may be temporary and may disappear after you close your browser. Other cookies may remain on your device for a longer period.
Analytics and Similar Technologies
We may use website analytics or similar technologies to understand general visitor activity. Analytics information can help us see how people reach the website, which pages receive visits, and whether visitors experience technical issues. These systems may collect technical information such as browser type, device type, pages viewed, approximate visit time, and referring sources.
Email Communication
If you contact us by email, we may retain the communication for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to your message or maintain a record of website-related communication. The information contained in an email may include personal information if you choose to include it. We ask visitors to use care when sending information by email. Please do not send passwords, payment card details, government identification numbers, or other highly sensitive information through ordinary email communication.
How We Protect Information
We take reasonable steps to protect information handled through our website. We use ordinary security practices appropriate for an informational website. These measures may include website security settings, access controls, hosting protections, software updates, and other technical measures. No website or online communication system can guarantee complete security. Internet communications may involve risks that are outside our control.
Information From Children
Our website is intended for a general audience and is not specifically directed at children. We do not knowingly request personal information from children for the purpose of creating accounts or personal profiles. If a parent or guardian believes that a child has provided personal information through our website, they may contact us at info@dekalbcounty-ga.org so we can review the matter.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to websites operated by other organizations or parties. When you leave DeKalb County GA and visit another website, that website may have its own privacy policy and information practices. We do not control the privacy practices of external websites. A third-party website may collect information according to its own policies, terms, cookies, and technologies.
Third-Party Services
Some website functions may depend on third-party providers, such as hosting companies, analytics providers, security providers, email providers, or other technical vendors. These providers may process limited technical or other information as needed to perform their role. The privacy practices of these companies are controlled by their own policies. Their collection and use of information may differ from the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Data Retention
We do not keep personal information indefinitely without a reason. Information may be retained for a period that is reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, such as responding to an email, maintaining website records, addressing technical issues, or meeting applicable legal requirements. The period for which information is retained can vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.
Your Choices
You have choices regarding certain information you provide to us. You can choose whether to contact us by email. You can also manage certain cookie settings through your browser. Most visitors can use the website without creating an account or submitting personal information. If you have questions about information you may have provided to us, you can contact us at info@dekalbcounty-ga.org.
Requests About Personal Information
If you contact us about personal information that you believe we may have received through our website, we may ask for enough information to identify the relevant communication or request. We will review reasonable requests based on the information available to us and applicable requirements. Our ability to locate, change, remove, or provide information may depend on how the information was collected and whether it remains within our control.
Email Privacy
Email is an important method of communication for our website. When you contact info@dekalbcounty-ga.org, your message may contain information that you choose to share with us. We use email information for website-related communication. We do not ask visitors to provide unnecessary personal details. Please keep sensitive information out of ordinary email messages. If you send sensitive information voluntarily, you do so at your own discretion.
Security and Online Communications
We take reasonable steps to maintain the security of our website and the information handled through it.Still, no online system can provide an absolute guarantee against every possible security risk. Internet communications may pass through systems that are outside our direct control. Visitors should keep this in mind when communicating online and should avoid sending sensitive information through channels that are not intended for that type of information.
Privacy and Our Independent Status
DeKalb County GA is an independent informational website. This Privacy Policy applies to our website and does not apply to the official DeKalb County Government website or its departments. DeKalb County Government maintains its own privacy statement for its official websites. That policy describes information practices for the county’s websites and should be reviewed separately when visiting an official county website.
No Government Affiliation
DeKalb County GA is not owned or operated by DeKalb County Government. Our website name identifies the geographic subject of our content. It does not mean that we are a government office, county department, or official county representative. This Privacy Policy should therefore be understood as the privacy policy of an independent informational website.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes may be made when website practices change, new technologies are introduced, legal requirements change, or additional information needs to be included. When we make an update, the revised policy may be published on this page. Visitors are encouraged to review this page from time to time so they can remain aware of any changes.
Information Accuracy
We aim to keep this Privacy Policy clear and relevant to the way our website operates. Website technologies and third-party services can change over time. As a result, the specific information practices associated with the website may also change. If a material change affects how information is handled, we may update this policy to reflect the new practice.
Contact Information
If you have a question about this Privacy Policy or the way information is handled on DeKalb County GA, you can contact us by email. Our contact information is:
Website: https://dekalbcounty-ga.org
Email: info@dekalbcounty-ga.org