Privacy Policy

 

Village of South Holland Website Privacy Policy

Collection and Use of Information

The Village of South Holland is committed to protecting your privacy when you visit our website, southholland.org. We collect and use information in the following ways:

• We automatically collect and store certain information about your visit, such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This helps us improve our website and services.
• If you choose to submit information through online forms or email, we will only use that information for the purpose it was provided, such as responding to your inquiry or processing a request.
• We do not sell, rent, or share any personally identifiable information with third parties, except as required by law or to fulfill the purpose for which it was submitted.

Website Analytics and Cookies

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use southholland.org, including which pages are viewed and how visitors reach the website. This information helps us improve our website and services. When you visit the website, your browser sends website usage information to Google, which may receive your IP address as part of the connection. Learn how Google uses information from websites that use its services.

Analytics cookies are on by default. They help distinguish visitors and visits over time. You can turn off analytics cookies using the website notice or the Analytics Preferences link in the footer. Your choice is saved in your browser, and you can change it later.

If you turn off analytics cookies, the website still sends limited page-view measurements to Google without those cookies. Turning off cookies therefore does not stop all analytics data from being sent to Google.

Freedom of Information Act Requests

You may submit Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests through our online FOIA portal. Information provided in FOIA requests will be used solely to process and respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.

Security

We employ reasonable security measures to protect the information submitted to our website. However, please be aware that no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage

The Village of South Holland may utilize AI technologies to enhance our services and user experience on southholland.org. Our AI usage adheres to the following principles:

1. Transparency: We will inform users when they are interacting with AI systems on our website or in our services.
2. Data Protection: Any personal data used in AI processes is subject to the same protections outlined in this privacy policy.
3. Fairness and Non-Discrimination: We strive to ensure our AI systems are designed and used in a way that does not unfairly discriminate against any individuals or groups.
4. Human Oversight: Important decisions affecting individual rights or interests will always involve human review and will not be made solely by AI systems.
5. Continuous Improvement: We regularly review and update our AI systems to improve accuracy, fairness, and security.

If you have concerns about our use of AI or how it may affect your personal data, please contact us using the information provided below.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our information practices, please contact us:

Village Hall Administrative Offices

16226 Wausau Avenue

South Holland, IL 60473

Phone: 708.210.2904

By using our website, you consent to the terms of this privacy policy.