Privacy Policy
Terms and Conditions
It is Jackson County’s policy to respect your privacy regarding any information we may collect while operating our website.
The content in this website is the property of Jackson County Government, Apprentice Information Systems, Inc. and others. Reproduction or redistribution of any content, graphic elements or photographs without written consent from Jackson County Government or Apprentice Information Systems, Inc. is strictly prohibited.
Website Visitors
Like most website operators, Jackson County collects non-personally-identifying information of the sort that web browsers and servers typically make available, such as the browser type, language preference, referring site, and the date and time of each visitor request. Jackson County’s purpose in collecting non-personally identifying information is to better understand how Jackson County’s visitors use its website. From time to time, Jackson County may release non-personally-identifying information in the aggregate, e.g., by publishing a report on trends in the usage of its website.
Jackson County also collects potentially personally-identifying information like Internet Protocol (IP) addresses for logged in users and for users leaving comments. Jackson County only discloses logged in user and commenter IP addresses under the same circumstances that it uses and discloses personally-identifying information as described below, except that blog commenter IP addresses are visible and disclosed to the administrators of the blog where the comment was left.
Gathering of Personally-Identifying Information
Certain visitors to Jackson County’s website choose to interact with Jackson County in ways that require Jackson County to gather personally-identifying information. The amount and type of information that Jackson County gathers depends on the nature of the interaction. Those who engage in transactions with Jackson County are asked to provide additional information, including as necessary the personal and financial information required to process those transactions. In each case, Jackson County collects such information only insofar as is necessary or appropriate to fulfill the purpose of the visitor’s interaction with Jackson County. Jackson County does not disclose personally-identifying information other than as described below. And visitors can always refuse to supply personally-identifying information, with the caveat that it may prevent them from engaging in certain website-related activities.
Aggregated Statistics
Jackson County may collect statistics about the behavior of visitors to its website. For instance, Jackson County may monitor the most popular posts on https://jacksoncountyar.com/ and may display this information publicly or provide it to others. However, Jackson County does not disclose personally-identifying information other than as described below.
Protection of Certain Personally-Identifying Information
Jackson County discloses potentially personally-identifying and personally-identifying information only to those of its employees, contractors and affiliated organizations that (i) need to know that information in order to process it on Jackson County’s behalf or to provide services available at Jackson County’s website, and (ii) that have agreed not to disclose it to others. Jackson County’s will not rent or sell potentially personally-identifying and personally-identifying information to anyone. Other than to its employees, contractors and affiliated organizations, as described above, Jackson County discloses potentially personally-identifying and personally-identifying information only in response to a subpoena, court order or other governmental request, or when Jackson County believes in good faith that disclosure is reasonably necessary to protect the property or rights of Jackson County, third parties or the public at large. Jackson County takes all measures reasonably necessary to protect against the unauthorized access, use, alteration or destruction of potentially personally-identifying and personally-identifying information.
Cookies
A cookie is a string of information that a website stores on a visitor’s computer, and that the visitor’s browser provides to the website each time the visitor returns. Jackson County uses cookies to help Jackson County identify and track visitors, their usage of the Jackson County website, and their website access preferences. Jackson County visitors who do not wish to have cookies placed on their computers should set their browsers to refuse cookies before using Jackson County’s website, with the drawback that certain features of Jackson County’s website may not function properly without the aid of cookies.
Business Transfers
If Jackson County, or substantially all of its assets were acquired, or in the unlikely event that Jackson County goes out of business or enters bankruptcy, user information would be one of the assets that is transferred or acquired by a third party. You acknowledge that such transfers may occur, and that any acquirer of Jackson County may continue to use your personal information as set forth in this policy.
Ads
Ads appearing on any of our website may be delivered to users by advertising partners, who may set cookies. These cookies allow the ad server to recognize your computer each time they send you an online advertisement to compile information about you or others who use your computer. This information allows ad networks to, among other things, deliver targeted advertisements that they believe will be of most interest to you. This Privacy Policy covers the use of cookies by Jackson County and does not cover the use of cookies by any advertisers.
DISCLAIMERS; LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY; RELATED MATTERS
IN NO EVENT SHALL WE, OUR PARENT, SUBSIDIARIES, EMPLOYEES, OR OUR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR LOST PROFITS, ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (EVEN IF ADVISED IN ADVANCE OF THE POSSIBLITY THEREOF), WHICH ARISE OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH OUR WEBSITE OR OUR SERVICE; INTERRUPTION OR INACCURACY OF DATA; OR SECURITY BREACHES.
YOU AND Jackson County AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE SERVICE MUST COMMENCE WITHIN TWO (2) YEARS AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES. OTHERWISE, SUCH CAUSE OF ACTION IS PERMANENTLY BARRED.
THESE LIMITATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ANY APPLICABLE LAW THAT MAY RESTRICT THEIR SCOPE; AND THE PARTIES INTEND THAT THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS BE REDUCED, AS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW, AS OPPOSED TO BEING DECLARED UNENFORCEABLE ENTIRELY.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Jackson County and its affiliates, officers, and employees harmless from any claim or demand (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) made or alleged by any third party due to or arising out of (directly or indirectly): (a) your breach of this Agreement, the terms and conditions of use of our website, the Privacy Policy or any of the documents incorporated by reference; or (b) your violation of any law or the rights of any third party relating to your use of this website.
Photo and Copy Credits
The photos and graphics exposed in this site were provided by Jackson County Government and others, and cannot be reproduced or distributed without written consent from Jackson County Government.
Privacy Policy Changes
Although most changes are likely to be minor, Jackson County may change its Privacy Policy from time to time, and in Jackson County’s sole discretion. Jackson County encourages visitors to frequently check this page for any changes to its Privacy Policy. Your continued use of this site after any change in this Privacy Policy will constitute your acceptance of such change.