Legal Information and Site Policy
Privacy Statement
Information Routinely Collected
Cookies
Use of Constituent E-Mail Addresses
Personally Identifiable Information
Online Profiling
Content Pushing
Advertising
Linkage Policy
Security
Disclaimer
Accessibility
Personally Identifiable Information on Casual Visitors Not
Collected and Retained
For the purposes of this statement "personally identifiable
information" means any information relating to an identified or
identifiable individual who is the subject of the information.
Residents do not have to provide personal information to visit
Boulder County’s Internet Portal to read, download or print
information. Government agencies may request personally identifiable
information from you in order to provide specific services that you
request. Any information collected for that purpose would be only
that which is necessary to provide those services and will be
handled as it would be on an in-person visit to a government office.
In order to provide new services, design a more customer friendly
site and facilitate access to it, Boulder County analyzes traffic on
the site. Information that is not personally identifiable such as
web pages or services accessed, IP (Internet Protocol) addresses,
date, time, and browser types and versions are collected and used
for this purpose. The site does not attempt to associate this data
with information that is personally identifiable (such as an e-mail
address).
The County does not monitor your web-browsing activities with
cookies. However, cookies may be used by some County applications
(e.g. property search, listserver, e-commerce, etc.) when necessary
to complete a transaction, to process data submitted to us online or
to pass information from one Web page to another.
If you choose to share personal information, such as sending a
message, or filling out an electronic form with personal
information, this information will be used to fulfill the request
for which the information was submitted. This may require that the
information be shared with another County department.
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses “cookies”, which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above
E-mail addresses obtained as a result of a request to the County
site will not be sold or given to other private companies for
marketing purposes. E-mail or other information requests sent to the
County Web site may be maintained in order to respond to the request
or to forward the request to the appropriate department. Individuals
may be able to receive updates on issues important to them, but only
if they choose to "opt-in" to that specific service. By
"opting-in" to one such service they do not
"opt-in" to other services. Should they subsequently
choose not to receive such informational updates via e-mail they can
remove themselves at any time.
All content contained within or associated the Boulder County
Internet is subject to the provisions of the Colorado Public (Open)
Records Act, §24-72-201 et.seq., C.R.S., as amended. Information
that is not confidential and is available during an in-person visit
to a government office may be posted for electronic access through
Boulder County’s Internet portal.
Online Profiling is the practice of aggregating information about
residents preferences and interests, gathered primarily by tracking
their movements online, and using the resulting citizen profiles to
create targeted content on Web sites. Boulder County does not
conduct or participate in online profiling.
Content pushing is the automatic delivery of applications and
information to users and includes the use of broadcast e-mail. Such
services will be provided only with the prior authorization of the
citizen on an opt-in basis for each specific service, citizens must
be able to remove themselves from that service at any time via the
World Wide Web. Opting-in for one service does not constitute
opting-in for all services. In order to opt-in the citizen must be
informed exactly what service they are requesting, what information
is required in order to provide that service, and how to
subsequently remove themselves from that service should they choose
to do so.
All forms of advertising are prohibited on the County Web site.
The Boulder County Web site, www.co.boulder.co.us and any domain names that point
to sites therein are provided as a public service. The sites are overseen by the Boulder
County Information Technology Department but are managed by individual departments.
Boulder County makes no representations, guarantees, or warranties as to the accuracy,
completeness, currency, or suitability of the information provided via the Web site.
Boulder County specifically disclaims any and all liability for any claims or damages
that may result from providing the site
or the information it contains, including any Web
sites maintained by third parties and linked to the County’s Web site. The responsibility
for content rests with the organizations that are providing the information. The inclusion
of links from these sites does not imply endorsement by the Boulder County. Specific
questions regarding any content should be directed to the appropriate organization.
Boulder County makes no effort to independently verify, and does not exert editorial
control over, information on pages outside of the County’s Web site. Boulder County
does not endorse any of the products, vendors, consultants, or documentation
referenced in this web site. Any mention of vendors, products, or services is for
informational purposes only.
Linking to Boulder County
Linking to the Boulder County web site is permitted under limited
conditions. If you link to this site, you may not portray any person
or subject in a false or misleading light. You must also refrain
from creating frames, or using other visual altering tools, around
the Boulder County pages. Lastly, you may not imply that Boulder
County is endorsing your product or services.
Data Security and Quality
Boulder County is committed to security and accuracy of
personally identifiable data that is either available from or
collected by governmental Web sites, and has taken reasonable
precautions to protect personally identifiable information from
loss, misuse or alteration. Any third parties responsible for this
information are committed to the same principles, and also are
required by contract to follow the same policies and guidelines as
Boulder County in protecting this information. Unless otherwise
prohibited by state or federal law, rule or regulation, the
individual has the right to have personally identifiable information
that is inaccurate corrected.
Warning
Unauthorized attempts to upload information or change information
on this Web site, including unauthorized alterations to the wording
of any online forms available on the site, are strictly prohibited.
Alteration of the wording of downloadable or online forms renders
the forms invalid. Unauthorized interference with the operations and
functions of this Web site, by electronic or other means, is
strictly prohibited. Any attempt to use any information, feature, or
other aspect of the site to engage in criminal conduct will be
vigorously prosecuted. Any unlawful actions may be subject to
criminal prosecution under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986,
and other criminal laws, and may also result in civil liability.
Boulder County expects that its Web site information is accurate,
that online transactions are secure, and that all material aspects
of the site function properly. However, the Boulder County makes no
warranties whatsoever in relation to the site, and users rely upon
it at their own risk. Boulder County specifically disclaims the
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Boulder County reserves the right to make changes, corrections
and/or improvements at any time and without notice. In addition,
Boulder County disclaims any and all liability for damages incurred
directly or indirectly as a result of errors, omissions or
discrepancies.
This site is provided "as is" without warranty of any
kind, either expressed or implied. You should not assume that this
site is error-free or that it will be suitable for the particular
purpose which you have in mind when using it.
In no event shall Boulder County be liable for any special,
incidental, indirect or consequential damages of any kind, or any
damages whatsoever, including, without limitation, those resulting
from loss of use, data or profits, whether or not advised of the
possibility of damage, and on any theory of liability, arising out
of or in connection with the use or performance of this site or
other documents which are referenced by or linked to this site.
Accessibility for visitors to the Boulder County Web site is very
important to us. This site uses accessibility guidelines set by the
World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). A primary mission of the W3C has
been to maintain the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI).
For those unfamiliar with accessibility issues pertaining to Web
page design, consider that many users may be operating in contexts
very different from your own:
- They may not be able to see, hear, move, or may not be able
to process some types of information easily or at all.
- They may have difficulty reading or comprehending text.
- They may not have or be able to use a keyboard or mouse.
- They may have a text-only screen, a small screen, or a slow
Internet connection.
- They may not speak or understand fluently the language in
which the document is written.
- They may be in a situation where their eyes, ears, or hands
are busy or interfered with (e.g., driving to work, working in a
loud environment, etc.).
- They may have an early version of a browser, a different
browser entirely, a voice browser, or a different operating
system.
In an effort to insure access to as many of our residents as
possible, we are working to meet Conformance Level A for the Web
Content Accessibility Guidelines.
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