City of Wapakoneta, Ohio

Privacy Policy
This policy is to inform visitors to the City of Wapakoneta web site of its data gathering methods and use of such data. The City of Wapakoneta web site collects many types of data throughout its web site and the degree to which this data is used will be specified below. The City of Wapakoneta may change this policy at any time at its sole discretion and without notice.
Logs and Activity Reports
The City of Wapakoneta web site collects data each time a visitor enters the City of Wapakoneta web site or moves from one page to the next within the web site. This information is used to gather statistics about visitors as a whole and in no way points to individuals. Personal information is not gathered in the City of Wapakoneta web site log files. The information gathered falls into these categories.

1. Time of day.
2. Day of the week.
3. Which URL was visited prior to coming to the City of Wapakoneta web site.
4. Which file you are viewing at the City of Wapakoneta web site.
5. What browser and version of browser you use.
6. Which Operating System you use.

The above information is processed and analyzed to keep the City of Wapakoneta web site up to industry standards. Portions of the web site's design and functionality are influenced by the data collected.
Collection and Use of Information
The City of Wapakoneta web site does not sell or lease personal information to third parties.
For more information regarding specific City of Wapakoneta web pages or web applications, contact the City of Wapakoneta web site via email, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 419-738-3011.
Often personal or business information is requested by a City of Wapakoneta web site online service. The request of information, storage of that information and the dissemination of that information will vary based on the department and/or service.
In each instance, clear indications of whether or not the information is required or optional will be marked.
The City of Wapakoneta web site may be required by law enforcement or judicial authorities to provide personally identifiable information to the appropriate governmental authorities. We reserve the right to report to law enforcement agencies any activities that we in good faith believe to be unlawful.
Public Records
Information submitted through the City of Wapakoneta's website may be subject to disclosure pursuant to a public records request. Information submitted through the City's website may be shared with another governmental agency if the visitor's inquiry relates to that agency. Certain types of information (such as electronic payment information) are exempt from disclosure as public records. If you have questions about the Ohio Public Records laws, refer to State of Ohio's Revised Code, Section 149.43, Availability of Public Records.
Disclaimer
The City of Wapakoneta, Ohio, its agencies, departments, officers, nor employees warrant the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information published on the City of Wapakoneta's website. The city does not endorse any content, viewpoints, products, or services on or linked from its website system, and shall not be held liable for any losses caused by any reliance on such information. Portions of the City of Wapakoneta website's information may be incorrect or outdated. Any person that relies on any information obtained from the City of Wapakoneta's website system does so at his or her own risk.
Security
This site uses a secure server for conducting online services. All credit card and other payment information that you transmit to us will be protected by 128-bit encryption technology; provided your browser is properly confiqured and your computer is operating properly . Security technology requires that you are using a reasonably current browser that is capable of 128-bit encryption. Current browsers provide visual cues to the visitor that the online service is secure. In the bottom of the browser you should see a key or lock. If the key is not broken or the lock is locked, then you are on a secure site. If not the site is not secure, you should not trust the transmission of personal information to the site.
Personal information is secured and only those employees that monitor the status of the computers, or perform routine maintenance are allowed access.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on the visitor's hard drive in order to place certain information regarding the transaction. A session ID, along with time date and other information may be gathered. In order for the transaction to take place, cookies must be enabled by your browser.
The City of Wapakoneta web site uses cookies in some of its online services. Visitors to the web site will be informed of when and where these cookies are present.