ONLINE PRIVACY POLICY AGREEMENT January 1, 1970 City of Greenup, Kentucky (City of Greenup)
values its users’ privacy. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) will help you understand how we collect and use
personal information from those who visit our website or make use of our online facilities and services,
and what we will and will not do with the information we collect. Our Policy has been designed and
created to ensure those affiliated with the City of Greenup of our commitment and realization of our
obligation not only to meet, but to exceed, most existing privacy standards.
We reserve the right to make changes to this Policy at any given time. If you want to make sure that you
are up to date with the latest changes, we advise you to frequently visit this page. If at any point in time
the City of Greenup decides to make use of any personally identifiable information on file, in a manner
vastly different from that which was stated when this information was initially collected, the user or
users shall be promptly notified by email. Users at that time shall have the option as to whether to
permit the use of their information in this separate manner.
This Policy applies to the City of Greenup, and it governs any and all data collection and usage by us.
Through the use of https://www.greenupky.net/, you are therefore consenting to the data collection
procedures expressed in this Policy.
Please note that this Policy does not govern the collection and use of information by companies that the
City of Greenup does not control, nor by individuals not employed or managed by us. If you visit a
website that we mention or link to, be sure to review its privacy policy before providing the site with
information. It is highly recommended and suggested that you review the privacy policies and
statements of any website you choose to use or frequent to better understand the way in which
websites garner, make use of and share the information collected.
Specifically, this Policy will inform you of the following
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1. What personally identifiable information is collected from you through our website;
2. Why we collect personally identifiable information and the legal basis for such collection;
3. How we use the collected information and with whom it may be shared;
4. What choices are available to you regarding the use of your data; and
5. The security procedures in place to protect the misuse of your information.
Information We Collect
It is always up to you whether to disclose personally identifiable information to us, although if you elect
not to do so, we may be unable to provide you with certain city services or communications. In addition,
the City of Greenup may have the occasion to collect non-personal anonymous demographic
information, such as age, gender, household income, political affiliation, race and religion, as well as the
type of browser you are using, IP address, or type of operating system, which will assist us in providing
and maintaining superior quality service.
Why We Collect Information and For How Long
We are collecting your data for several reasons:
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· To better understand your needs and provide you with the services you have requested;
· To fulfill our legitimate interest in improving city services and communication;
· To contact you with important information related to city operations, billing notices, or service updates;
· To respond to information requests submitted through the website.
The data we collect from you will be stored for no longer than necessary. The length of time we retain
said information will be determined based upon the following criteria: the length of time your personal
information remains relevant; the length of time it is reasonable to keep records to demonstrate that
we have fulfilled our duties and obligations; any limitation periods within which claims might be made;
any retention periods prescribed by law or recommended by regulators, professional bodies, or
associations; and the existence of your consent.
Use of Information Collected
The City of Greenup does not now, nor will it in the future, sell, rent or lease any personal information to
any third parties. The City of Greenup may collect and use personal information to assist in the
operation of our website and to ensure delivery of the services you need and request. At times, we may
use personally identifiable information as a means to keep you informed of important city
communications.
The City of Greenup may also use third-party social media features, including but not limited to
Facebook, YouTube, and other interactive programs. These may collect your IP address and require
cookies to work properly. These services are governed by the privacy policies of the providers and are
not within the City of Greenup’s control.
Disclosure of Information
The City of Greenup may not use or disclose the information provided by you except under the following
circumstances:
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· As necessary to provide city services or information you have requested;
· In other ways described in this Policy or to which you have otherwise consented;
· As required by law, or in response to a subpoena or search warrant;
· To outside auditors or contractors who have agreed to keep the information confidential;
· As necessary to enforce city policies;
· As necessary to maintain, safeguard and preserve all the rights and property of the City of Greenup.
Non-Marketing Purposes
The City of Greenup greatly respects your privacy. We reserve the right to contact you if needed for nonmarketing purposes (such as service notices, public safety updates, billing matters, or website/system
issues). In certain circumstances, we may use our website, newspapers, or other public means to post a
notice.
Children under the age of 13
The City of Greenup’s website is not directed to, and does not knowingly collect personal identifiable
information from, children under the age of thirteen (13). If it is determined that such information has
been inadvertently collected on anyone under the age of thirteen (13), we shall immediately take the
necessary steps to ensure that such information is deleted from our system’s database, or in the
alternative, that verifiable parental consent is obtained for the use and storage of such information.
Anyone under the age of thirteen (13) must seek and obtain parent or guardian permission to use this
website.
Unsubscribe or Opt-Out
All users and visitors to our website have the option to discontinue receiving electronic communications
from us. If you wish to unsubscribe or opt out from any third-party websites, you must go to that
specific website to unsubscribe or opt out.
Links to Other Websites
Our website does contain links to other websites. The City of Greenup does not claim nor accept
responsibility for any privacy policies, practices and/or procedures of other such websites. Therefore, we
encourage all users and visitors to be aware when they leave our website and to read the privacy
statements of every website that collects personally identifiable information. This Privacy Policy
Agreement applies only and solely to the information collected by our website.
Security
The City of Greenup takes precautions to protect your information. When you submit sensitive
information via the website, your information is protected both online and offline. Only employees who
need the information to perform a specific job (for example, billing or customer service) are granted
access to personally identifiable information. The computers and servers in which we store personally
identifiable information are kept in a secure environment.
Acceptance of Terms
By using this website, you are hereby accepting the terms and conditions stipulated within the Privacy
Policy Agreement. If you are not in agreement with our terms and conditions, then you should refrain
from further use of our site. In addition, your continued use of our website following the posting of any
updates or changes to our terms and conditions shall mean that you agree and accept such changes.
How to Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Privacy Policy Agreement related to our website,
please feel free to contact us at the following email, telephone number or mailing address. Telephone
Number: 6064737331 Mailing Address: 1005 Walnut St, Greenup, KY.