Privacy Policy
Preamble: This privacy policy is designed to provide transparency regarding how the City of College Park Georgia utilizes and safeguards the data you provide when you visit and use www.collegeparkga.com.
Privacy Statement
Your privacy matters to us. Information collected and received through the City of College Park Georgia website may become public record and thus subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. However, we are committed to safeguarding your personal information. The City of College Park Georgia will not sell, rent, or disclose your personal information to unauthorized entities or individuals. Personal information will only be released to city departments, authorized agents, or as mandated by law or court order.
Why We Collect Data
We collect data for several purposes:
- Understanding your needs better
- Improving our products and services
- Delivering engaging content
- Contacting you regarding completed online surveys
- Customizing the website based on your preferences and behavior online
Web Server Logs
We analyze website logs to enhance the value of materials available on our site. These logs are not personally identifiable, and we do not attempt to link them with individual visitors.
Personal Information and Choice
Your privacy is important to us. We collect no personal information unless voluntarily provided by you, such as when sending an email or participating in a survey. Your choice to participate or not will not affect your ability to use our website features.
Policies for Individuals Under 13 Years of Age
We comply fully with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. If you are under 13 years old, please do not provide personally identifying information. We do not use such information in our database or other data collection activities.
Information Retained and How it is Used
During your visit, we may retain information such as your Internet Protocol address and the type of web browser used. This helps us analyze visitor trends and improve our website.
Correspondence
If you contact us via email or participate in a survey, we may collect your email address and the content of your message. We may use this information to respond to you appropriately or for website improvement purposes.
What is a Cookie?
Cookies are small pieces of data sent to your browser from a website's computers. They may be used during your session or stored on your computer's hard drive. Cookies can enhance your browsing experience but can be configured or rejected in your browser settings.
Choices About Cookies
You can configure your browser to accept, reject, or notify you about cookies. Instructions may vary by browser.
City of College Park Georgia Website Practices Regarding Cookies
We may use session or persistent cookies to enhance website functionality. Any services requiring cookies will be clearly communicated.
Link Privacy Disclaimer
Links to other websites are provided for convenience. Please note that our privacy policy does not apply to these external sites.
External Linking The City of College Park website contains links to local, state and federal government agencies and to other, non-government websites. Links to external content on our City’s website will be permitted at the City’s sole discretion and placed appropriately as determined by the City. The city of College Park retains exclusive control of the site for purposes of one-way communication to website users, and the City’s website is a non-public forum. The City may, however, create or permit limited public forums on specific pages of the City’s website consistent with this policy and other City policies. The City expressly reserves the right to impose certain restrictions on the use of any page on its site
It is not part of the City’s business to direct free traffic to external websites, or to compete with popular search engines, therefore the City does not accept outside link solicitations or mutual linking requests.
The City shall maintain sole discretion over the determination of which links may be included on its website and reserves the right to remove any link at any time without cause. If there is a question about the interpretation of this policy, it will go to the Webmaster first for resolution. Escalation will go to the Communications and Marketing Manager, with further escalation to the City Manager.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
This privacy policy may change, and any significant changes will be prominently posted on our website. Your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of these changes.
City of College Park Georgia Mobile App
Our mobile app, "Inotify," powered by SeeClickFix, allows citizens to report non-emergency issues. Please note that information entered into SeeClickFix is public. “Your email address will never be publicly displayed, and you can choose to submit anonymously.
GIS Disclaimer
The GIS information provided by the City of College Park is a public resource providing a visual display of general information for your convenience. The city of College Park Georgia makes no guarantees, no warranty, or representation as to the content, accuracy, timeliness or completeness of any of the information provided herein. All information contained herein should be verified directly with the City before relying on its accuracy. The City of College Park Georgia expressly disclaims any representations and warranties, including, without limitation, the implied warranties of merchant ability and fitness for a particular purpose.
The City shall assume no liability for:
o Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the information provided regardless of how caused; or
o Any decision made or action taken or not taken by user in reliance upon any information or data furnished hereunder.
o Permission to use this application is expressly conditioned upon your unconditional acceptance of and consent to the terms of this disclaimer.