Effective Date: November 2023

1. Introduction

The Lorain County Treasurer’s Office Office (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates this website. We respect the privacy of our website users (“user”, “you”, or “your”) and are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Information Collection

When you use our website, we may collect personally identifiable information (PII) if you choose to fill out the contact form. This information is limited to what you provide, which may include your name, email address, and any other details you choose to share. Our website also uses Google Analytics to collect standard internet log information and details of visitor behavior patterns. We do this to track the number of visitors to the various parts of the site and understand how our website is used.

3. Purpose of Data Collection

The personal information you provide through the contact form is collected to allow us to respond to your requests efficiently. No additional information is collected beyond what is necessary to fulfill these purposes.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Your personal information is not shared with any third parties, except as required by law. We will disclose your personal information only when legally obligated or to protect our rights.

5. Data Security

We take standard precautions to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is ever completely secure or error-free, so you should take special care in deciding what information you send to us.

6. User Access and Control

Currently, our website does not provide users with the option to view or control the information they have provided. If you wish to request the removal of your personal information, please reach out to us via our contact form.

7. Third-Party Services

The only third-party service we use that collects data is Google Analytics. For more information on how Google collects and processes your data, please visit Google’s Privacy & Terms web page.

8. Compliance with Laws

We comply with all applicable laws and regulations governing the handling of personal information.

9. Policy Updates

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy at any time. Should any changes be made, they will be posted on our privacy policy page. We do not anticipate changing our policy frequently, but we recommend that users review our policy periodically.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us via our contact form.