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Internet Privacy Policy Statement
Last updated on December 31, 2001
Thank you for visiting the Town of Smithfield website and reviewing our privacy policy. The following information explains the Internet Privacy Policy which the Town of Smithfield has adopted for its website (http://www.SmithfieldVA.Gov). The following is intended to explain our current Internet privacy practices, but shall not be construed as a contractual promise. We reserve the right to amend our Internet Privacy Policy Statement at any time without notice.
Virginia Law
We protect our records in accordance with our obligations as defined by applicable statutes, including, but not limited to, the "Virginia Privacy Protection Act of 1976", the "Virginia Freedom of Information Act", and by any applicable U.S. federal laws.
If You Send Us Personal Information
Our privacy policy is clear. We will collect NO personal information about you when you visit our website unless you choose to provide that information to us. If you choose to provide us with personal information, such as an email or phone number, we use that information to respond to your message and to help us get you the information you have requested. We treat emails the same way we treat letters sent to us - we do not collect personal information for any other reason than to respond to you. We only share the information you give us with another government agency if your inquiry relates to that agency, or as otherwise required by law.
Cookies
The Town of Smithfield website uses cookies only for analysis of this web site. No personal information is collected. A Cookie is a small file that your web browser places on your hard drive when you visit our web site. When you re-visit our website, our cookie does not actually identify you, it just indicates that your computer has visited our site before. By knowing how and when guests use our site, cookies assist us in tracking user trends and patterns to help us improve for future use.
Use of Links
The Town of Smithfield website includes links to other sites, and when you choose to visit those sites, we are not responsible for their privacy policy or how they treat user information.
Customer comments or review
If you have questions about this privacy statement or the practices of this website, or if you choose to review or correct any information you previously submitted, please contact us at info@co.smithfield.va.us. More information about Internet Privacy Guidelines can also be found at the Virginia Department of Technology Planning website.
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