Privacy policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit our site:

  1. Non-Personal Information

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

  • Date and time of visit

  • Referring website

2. Personal Information (Only if voluntarily provided)

  • Name, phone number, or email address submitted through forms (e.g., contact forms, service requests, newsletter sign-ups)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Respond to public inquiries

  • Improve website performance and accessibility

  • Provide updates on health alerts or community services

  • Maintain internal records for public service reporting

We do not sell, lease, or distribute your personal information to third parties unless required by law.

3. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to:

  • Improve user experience

  • Analyze traffic patterns

  • Customize content based on user preferences

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services such as:

  • Google Analytics (for traffic analysis)

  • Embedded maps or videos

These services may collect anonymous data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

5. Data Security

We implement standard security measures to protect the data you provide. However, no method of online transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

7. Links to External Sites

Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their policies before submitting any information.

8. Your Rights

If you have submitted personal information to us, you may request to:

  • Review or correct your data

  • Request its removal (where applicable by law)

Contact us using the details below for such requests.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Revisions will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

Harlan County Health Department

402 East Clover Street

Harlan, KY 40831

Phone: (606) 573-3700