Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 3, 2025

autaugaal.org is the online resource hub for Autauga County, Alabama. Our site collects and organizes links to county tools, services, resources, websites, and department contact information to help residents and visitors find what they need quickly and reliably. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

By using autaugaal.org, you agree to the practices described here.

Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to autaugaal.org and any pages we operate under this domain. Because our site links to many external government and third-party resources, their policies and practices apply once you leave our domain. We encourage you to review the privacy information posted on any site you visit through our links.

Information We Do Not Collect

You can browse and use autaugaal.org without creating an account. We do not have user registration and we do not ask you to provide personal details such as name, phone, email, or physical location in order to use the site. If you choose to contact us through an online form, please avoid sharing sensitive details. Any information you choose to submit is voluntary and will be used only to respond to your inquiry or to route it to the appropriate county office.

Information We Collect Automatically

Like most websites, our systems and service providers automatically gather limited technical information to operate the site, maintain security, and understand how visitors use our pages. This includes:

Device and browser details (for example, type and version)
System settings (for example, language and display preferences)
Referring and exit pages
Pages viewed and on-site actions, including search terms used
Date and time of visits and general time spent on pages
IP (used to derive general location such as city or region)
Cookie identifiers and similar data stored on your device

Server logs are used for security, troubleshooting, and performance optimization. We do not combine this technical data with personal details, and we do not attempt to identify individual users from it.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small files stored on your device that allow the site and our service providers to remember certain information between pages and visits. We use:

Essential cookies to keep the site working, measure basic availability, and protect against fraud or abuse.

Analytics cookies to understand how people find and use our pages so we can improve navigation and content.

Advertising cookies from Google AdSense to deliver and measure ads served on our pages.

You can manage or delete cookies in your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect site functionality. If your browser offers a “Do Not Track” setting, we may not be able to respond to it consistently due to varied industry practices, but you can still control cookies through your browser or the options described below.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to help us analyze site traffic and usage patterns, improve search results, and make the website easier to use. Google Analytics uses cookies and may collect device information, IP, and interaction data across pages. The information is processed by Google on our behalf to create aggregated reports such as page popularity, traffic sources, and general visitor trends.

Options you may consider:

Install Google’s opt-out add-on for major browsers.
Adjust your browser settings to limit or block analytics cookies.

We do not use Google Analytics to collect personal details, and we do not allow it to identify individual users on our behalf. Reports we review are aggregated and used solely for improving website functionality and user experience.

Google AdSense and Advertising

Our site uses Google AdSense to display ads. AdSense helps fund the operation and maintenance of autaugaal.org. AdSense may use cookies or similar technologies to serve and measure ads, and — where applicable — to deliver ads based on general interests or previous interactions with websites. AdSense and its partners may read or set identifiers on your device.

Your choices:

Visit Google Ads Settings to manage personalized ad preferences.

Use industry opt-out tools offered by groups such as the Digital Advertising Alliance and the Network Advertising Initiative.

Manage cookies directly in your browser.

We do not sell or trade personal information. Advertising is provided by Google and its partners under their policies. When ads appear on our pages, your interactions may be processed by those providers to deliver, limit, and measure advertising.

How We Use Information

We use the information described above to:

Operate, secure, and maintain autaugaal.org
Optimize search and navigation so you can find county resources faster
Diagnose technical issues and maintain performance
Measure traffic patterns and improve content relevance
Prevent, detect, and respond to misuse or security incidents
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes

We do not build profiles of individual users, and we do not sell personal information.

Sharing and Disclosure

We limit sharing of information to what is necessary to operate the site and provide services:

Service providers. We may share technical data with vendors who support hosting, analytics, security, and ad delivery. These providers are permitted to use information only to perform services for us.

Legal and safety. We may disclose information if required by law or if we believe it is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of the County, our users, or the public.

Aggregated reporting. We may publish or share aggregated statistics that do not identify individuals (for example, total visits to a page in a month).

Public Records

Communications with county government may be subject to Alabama public records laws. If you submit information through a county form or email, it may be available for public inspection unless an exemption applies. Please avoid including sensitive details in free-text fields, and use only the information necessary for us to route or respond to your inquiry.

Data Retention and Security

We retain server logs and related technical data for as long as necessary to meet operational, security, and reporting needs, after which they are deleted or anonymized. Google Analytics and AdSense set their own retention periods consistent with their policies.

We use administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information processed through autaugaal.org. No system can be guaranteed fully secure, but we evaluate our practices regularly and work with reputable service providers to help protect data.

Your Choices and Controls

Browser settings. Manage or delete cookies at any time. Most browsers allow you to block third-party cookies or clear stored data.

Analytics opt-out. Use Google’s browser add-on or block analytics cookies.

Ad preferences. Adjust your AdSense/Google Ads Settings and industry opt-out tools to reduce interest-based advertising.

External sites. Review the privacy information of any external site you visit from autaugaal.org, including county departments and third-party services.

Because we do not offer user accounts, there is no profile to access, correct, or delete on autaugaal.org.

Children’s Privacy

autaugaal.org is intended for a general audience and is primarily informational. We do not knowingly collect personal details from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided information through this site, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps.

International Visitors

Our services are operated in the United States. If you visit from another country, you understand that information will be processed in the United States, where laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of autaugaal.org after an update signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.

How to Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us. If your inquiry concerns a specific county department or service, we may route your message to the appropriate team to ensure a timely response.