Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 31, 2026
1. Introduction
City of Stewartville, MN (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website - www.cityofstewartville.com. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with us online.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you fill out a contact form, subscribe to a newsletter, book a service, or otherwise communicate with us. This information may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any additional details you choose to provide.
In addition, we may automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on the site, and referring website. This data helps us better understand how visitors use our website and allows us to improve functionality and user experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used to respond to your inquiries, provide requested services, and communicate with you effectively. It may also be used to improve our website, personalize your experience, and analyze usage patterns. If you have opted in, we may use your information to send marketing or promotional communications; however, you may unsubscribe at any time.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website and conducting our business, such as hosting platforms, analytics providers, email marketing services, and payment processors, when applicable. These third parties are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information and are only permitted to use it for the services they provide on our behalf.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and remember user preferences. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help improve functionality and performance. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain features of the website.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to safeguard your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the ability to access, update, or request deletion of your data. You may also opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in those communications or by contacting us directly.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:
Contact City Hall
Stewartville City Hall
105 East 1st Street Stewartville, MN 55976