Privacy Statement

Introduction

The City of Caldwell is committed to the privacy of the visitors to this website. This policy addresses the collection, use and security of information that may be obtained through use of the City of Caldwell website, and access to that information.

Information Collected and How it is Used

Our web server automatically collects limited information about your computer configuration when you visit our website, including the type of browser you use, the operating system you are running, the resolution of your computer monitor, the website that referred you, and your IP address. Your IP address is a number that is used by computers connected to the Internet to identify your computer so that data such as the web pages you want to view can be transmitted to you. We use IP address information for systems administration and trouble-shooting purposes.

Voluntary Information

We collect no identifiable personal information (such as name, address, and phone number) about you unless you voluntarily participate in an activity that requires such information (i.e. sending an email, applying for a license or permit, or participating in a survey). If you send us emails or choose to voluntarily submit personal information to the City of Caldwell through this website we will collect such information about you as you may choose to disclose. By doing so, you are giving the City of Caldwell your permission to use the information for the stated purpose.

Except as may be required by law, the City of Caldwell does not:

· Collect or sell information for commercial marketing;

· Provide personal information to private organizations; or

· Share any personal information with other agencies or persons if prohibited by law.

Some city projects involve collaboration with other local or state government agencies. Voluntary personal information submitted to the City of Caldwell to express interest in or make comments about such projects may be shared with the other agencies involved.

Children

Consistent with the Federal Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA), we will never knowingly request personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13 without requesting parental consent.

Public Disclosure

All information collected on this website becomes a public record unless an exemption in law exists. In Idaho, laws exist to ensure that government is open and the public has a right to access appropriate government records and information. However, both state and federal law exempt some information from public disclosure such as certain private information of individuals. We may request personally-identifiable information from you in order for us to provide requested services, and we will handle such information the same as we would if you filled out a form on an in-person visit to an office.

Cookies

To help make our website more responsive to the needs of our visitors, we use a standard feature of browser software, called a “cookie,” to assign each visitor a unique, random number that resides on your computer. The cookie does not identify the visitor, just the computer that a visitor uses to access our site. A cookie cannot read unrelated data off your computer. We use cookies to help us deliver a better, more personalized service and to track the pages and services on our website visited by our users. We can build a better website if we know which pages and features our users are visiting and how often.

Security Information

The City of Caldwell has worked to safeguard the integrity of its telecommunications and computing infrastructure, including, but not limited to, authentication, monitoring, auditing, and encryption. Security measures have been integrated into the design, implementation and day-to-day practices of the entire operating environment as part of its continuing commitment to risk management.

This information should not be construed in any way as giving business, legal, or other advice, nor as warranting fail-proof security of information provided through city or other websites.

Disclaimer

The Caldwell city website has links to other websites, including some operated by other government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private businesses. When you access another site, you are no longer on the city website, and this Privacy Policy will not apply; you are subject to the privacy policy of that new site.

Unauthorized attempts to upload information or change information on this website are strictly prohibited and may be punishable under all state Computer Trespass laws and federal statutes including the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 and the National Information Infrastructure Protection Act.

Retention of Information

For specific information regarding retention of information, please contact the City of Caldwell City Clerk's Office at cityclerk@cityofcaldwell.org or (208) 455-4656.

Feedback

If you have any questions or comments regarding this privacy policy, please contact us (cityclerk@cityofcaldwell.org). The city may choose to amend the information in the privacy policy at any time without notice. Any substantial change in the way identifying information is used will be prominently displayed on the city's website.