Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 18/06/2025
The City of Cottleville is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to its official website: https://www.cityofcottleville.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information obtained through this website.
1. Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we may collect two types of information:
a. Automatically Collected Information
When you access our website, certain data is automatically collected, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Date and time of visit
- Pages visited
- Referring website (if applicable)
This data is used solely for website performance, security, and usage analysis.
b. Voluntarily Provided Information
We may collect personal information when you voluntarily:
- Submit a contact form
- Register for events or newsletters
- Submit service requests or feedback
Information may include your name, email address, phone number, address, or other relevant details necessary to fulfill your request.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Respond to your inquiries or requests
- Improve the content and functionality of the website
- Notify you about city services, alerts, or news (only if requested)
- Maintain internal administrative and statistical records
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share information:
- With city departments or officials in order to fulfill your request
- As required by law (e.g., Missouri Sunshine Law, court orders, or law enforcement)
- With third-party service providers who support website operations (under confidentiality agreements)
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience and gather anonymous traffic data. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or notify you when a cookie is being placed.
5. Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no website or internet transmission is completely secure.
6. External Links
This website may link to external sites not controlled by the City of Cottleville. We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of those websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.
7. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended to collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware of such data being collected without parental consent, we will take appropriate action to delete it.
8. Public Records
Please note that information submitted through this website may be subject to the Missouri Sunshine Law and may be made available to the public upon request, unless otherwise exempt by law.
9. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
City of Cottleville
5490 Fifth Street
Cottleville, MO 63304
Phone: (636) 498-6565
Website: https://www.cityofcottleville.com