Privacy Policy
Town of Seabrook Island
Code of Ordinances
Article VII. Privacy Policy
Code of Ordinances
Article VII. Privacy Policy
Sec. 2-331. Purpose.
This privacy policy governs the manner in which Town of Seabrook Island collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a "user") of the http://www.townofseabrookisland.org web site ("site"). This privacy policy applies to the site and all products and services offered by Town of Seabrook Island.
(Ord. No. 2015-04, § I(Exh. A), 4-28-2015)
Sec. 2-332. Personal identification information.
The term personal identification information is information about a natural person that is readily identifiable to that specific individual. Personal identification information includes such things as an individual's name, address, email address and telephone number and similar information. A domain name or Internet protocol address is not considered personal information. Users may visit our site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us, which they may do in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when users subscribe to our newsletter, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our site. Users have the option of not supplying personal identification information; however, by doing so, they may be prevented from engaging in certain site related activities. We will use personal identification information for the purposes set forth below. We will share the personal identification information you give us, only if it becomes subject to a valid freedom of information request, a binding order of a court with applicable jurisdiction or as otherwise required by law. The Town of Seabrook Island will not collect information for commercial marketing from this web site.
(Ord. No. 2015-04, § I(Exh. A), 4-28-2015)
Sec. 2-333. Non-personal identification information.
Any other information transferred by you in connection with your visit to our site (non-personal information)—that is, information that cannot be used to identify you may be included in databases owned or used by Seabrook Island or its agents. Non-personal information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about the way you connect to our site. We will automatically collect and store the following non-personal information about your visit:
(Ord. No. 2015-04, § I(Exh. A), 4-28-2015)
Sec. 2-334. Web browser cookies.
Our site may use "cookies" to enhance user experience. User's web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. A "cookie" is a piece of information that our web server sends to your computer (actually to your browser file) when you access our site. Our cookies provide additional functionality to our site and help us analyze site usage more accurately. User may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, some parts of the site may not function properly.
(Ord. No. 2015-04, § I(Exh. A), 4-28-2015)
Sec. 2-335. How we use collected information.
The Town of Seabrook Island may collect and use users' personal identification information for the following purposes:
(Ord. No. 2015-04, § I(Exh. A), 4-28-2015)
Sec. 2-336. How we protect your information.
The Town of Seabrook Island employs a third party web site hosting company that adopts appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal data stored on our site. However, as is true with all online actions, it is possible that third parties may unlawfully intercept transmissions of personal information, or other users of the site may misuse or abuse your personal information that they may collect from the site.
(Ord. No. 2015-04, § I(Exh. A), 4-28-2015)
Sec. 2-337. - Sharing your personal information.
We do not give, sell, trade, or rent users' personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with others. We may use third party service providers to help us operate our web site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that you have given us your permission.
(Ord. No. 2015-04, § I(Exh. A), 4-28-2015)
Sec. 2-338. Third party web sites.
Users may find other content on our site that link to the sites and services third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by web sites linked to or from our site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other web site, including web sites which have a link to our site, is subject to that web site's own terms and policies.
(Ord. No. 2015-04, § I(Exh. A), 4-28-2015)
Sec. 2-339. Changes to this privacy policy.
The Town of Seabrook Island reserves the right to change, modify or update this privacy policy at any time and without notice. When we do, we will revise the change, modification or update date at the bottom of this page. We encourage users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of changes, modifications or updates.
(Ord. No. 2015-04, § I(Exh. A), 4-28-2015)
Sec. 2-340. Your acceptance of these terms.
By using this site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our site. Your continued use of the site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
(Ord. No. 2015-04, § I(Exh. A), 4-28-2015)
Sec. 2-341. Contacting us.
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at:
Town of Seabrook Island
2001 Seabrook Island Road
Seabrook Island, SC 29455
(843) 768-9121
[email protected]
(Ord. No. 2015-04, § I(Exh. A), 4-28-2015)
This privacy policy governs the manner in which Town of Seabrook Island collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a "user") of the http://www.townofseabrookisland.org web site ("site"). This privacy policy applies to the site and all products and services offered by Town of Seabrook Island.
(Ord. No. 2015-04, § I(Exh. A), 4-28-2015)
Sec. 2-332. Personal identification information.
The term personal identification information is information about a natural person that is readily identifiable to that specific individual. Personal identification information includes such things as an individual's name, address, email address and telephone number and similar information. A domain name or Internet protocol address is not considered personal information. Users may visit our site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us, which they may do in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when users subscribe to our newsletter, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our site. Users have the option of not supplying personal identification information; however, by doing so, they may be prevented from engaging in certain site related activities. We will use personal identification information for the purposes set forth below. We will share the personal identification information you give us, only if it becomes subject to a valid freedom of information request, a binding order of a court with applicable jurisdiction or as otherwise required by law. The Town of Seabrook Island will not collect information for commercial marketing from this web site.
(Ord. No. 2015-04, § I(Exh. A), 4-28-2015)
Sec. 2-333. Non-personal identification information.
Any other information transferred by you in connection with your visit to our site (non-personal information)—that is, information that cannot be used to identify you may be included in databases owned or used by Seabrook Island or its agents. Non-personal information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about the way you connect to our site. We will automatically collect and store the following non-personal information about your visit:
- The internet domain and IP address (the IP address is a number that is automatically assigned to your computer whenever you are surfing the web) from which you access our site;
- The type of browser and operating system used to access our site;
- The date and time you accessed our site;
- The pages you visited; and
- If you linked to our site from another web site, the address of that web site.
(Ord. No. 2015-04, § I(Exh. A), 4-28-2015)
Sec. 2-334. Web browser cookies.
Our site may use "cookies" to enhance user experience. User's web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. A "cookie" is a piece of information that our web server sends to your computer (actually to your browser file) when you access our site. Our cookies provide additional functionality to our site and help us analyze site usage more accurately. User may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, some parts of the site may not function properly.
(Ord. No. 2015-04, § I(Exh. A), 4-28-2015)
Sec. 2-335. How we use collected information.
The Town of Seabrook Island may collect and use users' personal identification information for the following purposes:
- To run a promotion, contest, survey or other site features.
- To send users information they agreed to receive about topics we think will be of interest to them.
- To send periodic emails. We may use the email address to respond to their inquiries, questions, and/or other requests. If user decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc. If at any time the user would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email or user may contact us via our site.
(Ord. No. 2015-04, § I(Exh. A), 4-28-2015)
Sec. 2-336. How we protect your information.
The Town of Seabrook Island employs a third party web site hosting company that adopts appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal data stored on our site. However, as is true with all online actions, it is possible that third parties may unlawfully intercept transmissions of personal information, or other users of the site may misuse or abuse your personal information that they may collect from the site.
(Ord. No. 2015-04, § I(Exh. A), 4-28-2015)
Sec. 2-337. - Sharing your personal information.
We do not give, sell, trade, or rent users' personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with others. We may use third party service providers to help us operate our web site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that you have given us your permission.
(Ord. No. 2015-04, § I(Exh. A), 4-28-2015)
Sec. 2-338. Third party web sites.
Users may find other content on our site that link to the sites and services third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by web sites linked to or from our site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other web site, including web sites which have a link to our site, is subject to that web site's own terms and policies.
(Ord. No. 2015-04, § I(Exh. A), 4-28-2015)
Sec. 2-339. Changes to this privacy policy.
The Town of Seabrook Island reserves the right to change, modify or update this privacy policy at any time and without notice. When we do, we will revise the change, modification or update date at the bottom of this page. We encourage users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of changes, modifications or updates.
(Ord. No. 2015-04, § I(Exh. A), 4-28-2015)
Sec. 2-340. Your acceptance of these terms.
By using this site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our site. Your continued use of the site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
(Ord. No. 2015-04, § I(Exh. A), 4-28-2015)
Sec. 2-341. Contacting us.
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at:
Town of Seabrook Island
2001 Seabrook Island Road
Seabrook Island, SC 29455
(843) 768-9121
[email protected]
(Ord. No. 2015-04, § I(Exh. A), 4-28-2015)
