CITY OF DE PERE Web Site Use Policy

 

PRIVACY POLICY

 

The City of De Pere provides this web site to provide information and service to the public. In order to operate this web site, we collect certain information about use of the site. We also allow users to send e-mail and submit other information to the City. The purpose of this privacy policy is to let you know what information is collected, why it is collected, how it is used, and the extent to which the information may be disclosed to third parties.

 

The City's website is hosted by eGov Strategies, LLC, a private company.
 
What information does the web site collect?
 

The City collects personally identifiable information if you choose to identify yourself by sending an e-mail or submitting information to the City through forms which may be available on this site. The only personally identifiable information we collect in those instances is the information that you voluntarily submit.

The eGov Strategies website does send cookies to your computer; however they are not used unless you log into the system by sending an e-mail or submitting information to the City.          

When you visit this web site to browse or download information or link to another web site, basic information is collected in log files, although no personally identifiable information is stored.      
                                                                   
Will personally identifiable information be shared with other people or agencies?
 
We collect personally identifiable information from you only if you voluntarily choose to send us an e-mail or submit other information to the City. If you choose to send us an e-mail, we will use the information that you submit to respond to your inquiry or request. If you choose to submit other information by filling out a form that is on the City web site, we will use the information for the purpose specified in the form. We may share the information that you submit with other governmental agencies, if doing so will assist us in responding to your inquiry or submission.
 
Does Wisconsin's Public Records Laws effect information I submit?
 

Other than discussed above, the City will disclose other information that you submit if we are required to do so by law.  E-mails and other information that you send become public records when submitted to the City. Public Records laws require that the City preserve all communications regarding City business received via the Internet.  In most circumstances, the City is required to disclose that information in response to a public records request or a court order.

The Public Records Law gives you the right, with limited exceptions, to inspect any record containing personally identifiable information pertaining to you. You may submit a request to: IT Administrator, City of De Pere, 335 S. Broadway Street, De Pere, WI  54115

What privacy policy applies when I link from the City web site to another site?
 
This privacy policy applies only when you are on the City web site. When you link from the City web site to another web site, the City privacy policy no longer applies; you are subject to the privacy policy of the other site.
 
Will this policy change?
 
Changes to this privacy policy may be made from time to time.  We will post the changes on this web site.
 
Who can I contact if I have questions or concerns about this policy?
 

Contact the:  IT Administrator, City of De Pere, 335 S. Broadway Street, De Pere, Wisconsin  54115.

 

LINKS

 

From City Site:

 

Since the purpose of the City of De Pere's web site is to provide citizens, businesses and visitors a wide range of information about the City, the web site includes links to other web sites the City believes are compatible with this goal.  The City has no control over the format, content, or accuracy of any information found on any web site not a part of City's web site (de-pere.org).  The City is not responsible for, does not endorse, and cannot assure the accuracy of information on outside web sites.

 

The City's web site may provide links to web sites for:

 

·        Governmental and educational institutions

·        Organizations funded or created by the City of De Pere

·        Nonprofit neighborhood associations within the City of De Pere

·        Non-partisan web sites that encourage the informed and active participation of De Pere residents in government

·        Organizations providing the public with information or access to the arts, humanities, culture or education

·        Nonprofit organizations providing employment, health or other services to  De Pere residents

·        Non-profit De Pere business development organizations

·        Web guides providing information about De Pere hotels, restaurants, retail stores and similar businesses

·        Local and regional media web sites

·        Organizations partnering with the City of De Pere to meet the City's strategic or operational goals

 

The City's web site will not provide links to web sites for:

 

·        Candidates for local, state or federal offices

·        Political organizations or other organizations advocating a position on a local, state or federal issue

·        Corporate or other for-profit organizations unless they fit any of the criteria stated above

·         Individual or personal home pages

           

This criteria will be used in considering requests for links from the City's web site.  If a particular request is not granted, the requester may ask the City Administrator to decide whether to approve the request.  The City Administrator will review the requested link, keeping in mind the above criteria, to determine whether it serves the overall purpose of the City's web site. 

 

The City reserves the right to determine how and where external links will appear on its web site; i.e. what page the link appears on and where the link is placed on the page.
 
To City Site:

 

Links to the City's web site are allowed.  Links should point to the home page (https://www.deperewi.gov) because specific internal page links may change from time to time.  The City of De Pere reserves the right to revoke this permission, or access to specific links at any time, and may discontinue links due to content management practices or changes.

 

Each page within this website must be displayed in full, without any accompanying frame, border, margin, design, branding, trademark, advertising or promotional materials not originally displayed on the page within this site.

 

Continuous Improvement

 

The City of De Pere makes information available on its website to enhance public knowledge and promote better understanding of the City and its government.  The City seeks to continuously improve this website with updated information and attempts to provide accurate, complete, and timely information.  However, we cannot guarantee the quality, content, accuracy, or completeness of the information, text, graphics, links, and other items contained on its web pages because the material comes from a variety of sources, collected and maintained for different purposes. 

 

Information provided on the City's website should not be used as a substitute for legal, accounting, real estate, business, tax, or other professional advice.  The City assumes no liability for any damages or loss of any kind that might arise from the use of, misuse of, or the inability to use the City's website and/or the materials contained on the website.  The City also assumes no liability for improper or incorrect use of materials or information contained on its website.  All materials that appear on the City's website are distributed and transmitted "as is", without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, and subject to the terms and conditions stated in this disclaimer.  The City also retains the right to change any content of this website without prior notice.

 

While the City also seeks to provide a safe and enjoyable computing environment, the City assumes no responsibility for any virus or other contamination of or damage to your computer that might occur during or as a result of visiting this website.