At Paulding County Community Website, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Notice outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website.

By accessing and using the website, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this notice. If you do not agree with our practices, please discontinue use of the site.

Information We Collect: We collect several types of information to provide and improve our services:

Personal Information: When you register or interact with our website, you may provide personal information, including but not limited to:

• - Name
• - Email address
• - Phone number
• - Mailing address
• - User-generated content (such as posts, comments, or photos)

Non-Personal Information: We may also collect non-personal information automatically as you use the website, including:

• - IP address
• - Browser type and version
• - Operating system
• - Pages you view and actions you take on the site
• - Referring website or search engine

We use the information we collect to:

• - Provide, operate, and maintain the website
• - Improve user experience and website functionality
• - Communicate with you (e.g., newsletters, responses to inquiries)
• - Process any transactions or payments
• - Monitor and analyze website usage
• - Personalize content and deliver relevant advertising
• - Prevent fraudulent activities and enhance security

How We Share Your Information:

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information under the following circumstances:

• - With Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers to help us operate the website (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processing).
• - For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information when required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
• - Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• - With Your Consent: We may share your information with other parties when you give us explicit permission to do so.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information and enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand user behavior and preferences. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may limit certain website features.

Data Security: We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Retention of Information: We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Notice, or as required by law. Once it is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize your data.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Correction: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you and ask us to update or correct any inaccuracies.
• Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information, although some data may need to be retained for legal or operational purposes.
• Opt-Out of Communications: You can unsubscribe from our marketing communications at any time by following the instructions in the message.
• Cookies: You can manage cookies through your browser settings and choose whether to allow or block them.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at admin@pauldingonline.com

Third-Party Links: Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Notice applies only to the Paulding County Community Website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies.

Children’s Privacy: Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, we will promptly delete it.

Changes to This Privacy Notice: We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "last updated" date. Continued use of the website after such changes indicates your acceptance of the updated terms.

Contact Us: If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Notice or our data practices, please contact us at: admin@pauldingonline.com

Thank you for trusting Paulding County Community Website with your information.

We are committed to ensuring your privacy and providing a safe online experience.