Privacy Policy

# Privacy Policy **Effective Date:** June 11, 2026 The Town of Pickens, Mississippi ("Town," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting visitors to our website, including pages such as **Town Hall** and **Public Works**. ## Information We Collect Our website is primarily intended to provide information about Town services, departments, meetings, and public resources. We may also collect information that you choose to provide through website forms, including request forms and service-related communications. Information you may provide may include: - name - phone number - email address - date of request - location information - request type or topic - message content - any other information you choose to submit This information may be used to respond to questions, process requests, address non-emergency public works issues, review agenda-related requests, and provide municipal services. In addition, following standard website practices, our website hosting services or third-party providers may automatically collect limited technical information when you visit the website. This may include: - IP address - browser type - internet service provider (ISP) - date and time of visit - time zone - referring and exit pages - number of clicks - cookies or similar technologies - pages or subpages viewed on the website This information may be used for website administration, security, troubleshooting, and improving website performance. ## Cookies The website, hosting provider, or third-party services may use basic cookies or similar technologies for functionality, security, and performance. You may be able to manage cookies through your browser settings. ## How We Use Information We may use information submitted through the website to: - respond to public works requests - review board meeting agenda requests - communicate with residents and visitors - provide Town services and information - maintain website functionality and security - comply with applicable legal obligations ## Public Records Please be aware that communications with the Town may be subject to applicable public records laws and records retention requirements. Information submitted through this website may be maintained as a public record to the extent required by law. ## Sharing of Information We do not sell personal information. We may share information with service providers that help operate the website or as required by law, court order, public records request, or when necessary to protect the rights, property, safety, or operations of the Town. ## Third-Party Links Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting information to those sites. ## Non-Emergency Use Only Website request forms, including Public Works forms, are intended for **non-emergency matters only**. For emergencies, please call **911** or contact the appropriate emergency service directly. ## Important Notice Please do not submit Social Security numbers, financial account information, medical information, or other highly sensitive personal information through general website forms unless specifically requested through an approved method. ## Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. ## Contact **Town of Pickens, Mississippi** 163 North 2nd Street Pickens, MS 39146