Privacy Policy

Introduction

South Summit Fire District ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our online services, including permit applications and contact forms.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when using our services, including:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Property and project information for permit applications
• Payment information for permit fees (processed securely through Stripe)
• Any other information you choose to provide in forms or communications

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address
• Pages visited and time spent on those pages
• Referring website addresses

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process permit applications and provide related services
• Respond to your inquiries and requests
• Send important notices regarding your applications or our services
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations and protect public safety
• Maintain records as required by law

Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who assist us in providing services (e.g., payment processing through Stripe)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
• Public Records: Certain permit information may be subject to public records laws
• Government Agencies: With other government agencies as necessary for coordinated services

Payment Security

All payment transactions are processed through Stripe, a PCI-DSS compliant payment processor. We do not store your full credit card information on our servers. Stripe's privacy policy and security practices govern the handling of your payment information.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Opt out of non-essential communications

Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but some features of our website may not function properly without them.

Third-Party Links

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

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: