PRIVACY POLICY

The City of Mt. Sterling may obtain information from you as a result of your use of the website.  The information obtained will be used only in ways that are consistent with the purpose for which the information was obtained.  The City of Mt. Sterling understands the importance of protecting the privacy of the users of its website.  Despite the implementation of security measures, the City and its third-party providers cannot guarantee absolute security or that unauthorized third parties could overcome those security measures.

You agree that the City and its third-party providers have hereby disclaimed any and all liability arising from the disclosure of any information obtained from you, including your personal information.

You should understand that some information collected by the website may become a public record subject to inspection and copying unless an exception exists pursuant to law.  In addition, the City will cooperate with law enforcement and all judicial authorities by providing your personal information as deemed necessary.  The City further reserves the right to report any activities that the City, in good faith, believes to be unlawful.

You acknowledge and agree that the City may disclose any information obtained from you when required by law or regulation.  Information that may be collected can include the following: (1) IP address and domain name; (2) type of browser, operating system, and connection speed; (3) date and time of site visit; (4) webpages or services accessed; (5) website visited prior to coming the City website.

Personal information may be collected and retained about you if you complete an online form or send an email.  Personal information will be requested if you complete an online transaction through the City’s website or through a linked website.  The personal information will differ based on the type of transaction.

ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION VOLUNTARILY SUBMITTED BY YOU IS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS, CONDITIONS, DISCLAIMERS AND NOTICES CONTAINED ABOVE AND BELOW AND WILL BE RETAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY’S RULES AND REGULATIONS.