Privacy Policy
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for visiting the Blaine County website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, why we collect it, and how it is used.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
When you use the Blaine County website, we may automatically collect the following information:
GPS Information: Location data from your device to understand regional usage trends and improve local service delivery.
Device Information: This includes your device’s operating system, browser type, and IP address.
Browsing Data: Pages you visited on our website, the time spent on each page, and other related browsing information.
PURPOSE OF DATA COLLECTION
The data we collect is used exclusively for official purposes, which include:
Improving the functionality, usability, and content of the website.
Analyzing website traffic and user behavior to identify areas for enhancement.
Ensuring the website operates efficiently and securely.
DATA USE AND SHARING
Your data will be:
Reviewed solely for official purposes as described above.
Protected using appropriate technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
Shared only when required by law or to safeguard the County’s IT infrastructure.
We will not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for commercial purposes.
COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
We may use cookies and similar technologies to collect and analyze browsing data. These cookies are used to:
Maintain session information.
Understand user preferences.
Provide a better browsing experience.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect the functionality of the website.
YOUR RIGHTS
As a user of the Blaine County government website, you have the right to:
Access the data we collect about you.
Request corrections to inaccuracies in your data.
Request the deletion of your data, where legally permissible.
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
DATA RETENTION
We will retain the data collected for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
CONTACT US
Blaine County Information Technology Department
505 Marina Drive Suite 116
Sandy Shores, SA 35641
CHANGES
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically.
By using the Blaine County government website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the practices it describes.