Maui Nui Strong Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 15, 2023

This Privacy Policy outlines how Maui County ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information obtained from visitors ("you" or "your") to the Maui County government website ("Website"). We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. By accessing and using the Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1. Personal Information:

We may collect certain personal information that you voluntarily provide when using the Website, such as your name, address, email address, phone number, and other contact details. We may collect this information when you fill out online forms, submit requests, or interact with various features and services available on the Website.

1.2. Non-Personal Information:

We may automatically collect non-personal information about your visit to the Website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and browsing behavior. This information is aggregated and does not personally identify you.

USE OF INFORMATION

2.1. Personal Information:

We may use the personal information you provide to respond to your inquiries, process your requests, provide requested services, or communicate with you. We may also use this information to improve our services, enhance user experience, and customize content and offerings on the Website.

2.2. Non-Personal Information:

Non-personal information may be used for statistical purposes, analyzing trends, troubleshooting technical issues, and administering the Website. This information helps us understand how visitors use the Website and allows us to improve its functionality and performance.

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

3.1. Third-Party Service Providers:

We may engage third-party service providers to perform functions on our behalf, such as website hosting, data analysis, and customer support. These service providers may have access to your personal information to the extent necessary to perform their services, but they are not permitted to use it for any other purpose.

3.2. Legal Requirements:

We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or if we believe that such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, comply with a legal obligation, or enforce applicable laws or regulations.

DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

LINKS TO THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Maui County. This Privacy Policy does not apply to such third-party websites or services, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties before providing any personal information.

CHANGES TO THE PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective upon posting the revised policy on the Website, and your continued use of the Website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the use of your personal information, please contact us at:

[Insert Contact Information]

By using the Website, you signify your agreement with this Privacy Policy. Please read this policy carefully, and if you do not agree with any provision of this policy, refrain from using the Website.