Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 2026

The Town of Vernon, Utah ("Town," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and maintained when you visit the Town's website.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

You may voluntarily provide information through contact forms, email communications, online applications, event registrations, public comment submissions, or other interactions with the Website. Information collected may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Mailing address

  • Telephone number

  • Information included in your message or submission

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type

  • Operating system

  • Pages visited

  • Date and time of access

  • Referring website addresses

This information is collected to help improve Website performance, security, and user experience.

Cookies and Analytics

The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze Website traffic. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors use the Website.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some Website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

The Town may use website analytics services to collect aggregated, non-personally identifiable information about Website usage.

How We Use Information

Information collected through the Website may be used to:

  • Respond to inquiries and requests

  • Provide Town services and information

  • Improve Website functionality and performance

  • Monitor Website security

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Administer public meetings, notices, permits, applications, or other municipal functions

Public Records

As a governmental entity, the Town is subject to applicable public records laws, including Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA).

Information submitted through this Website, including emails, contact forms, permit applications, and other communications, may become public records and may be disclosed as required by law.

Users should avoid submitting confidential or sensitive personal information through the Website unless specifically requested by the Town.

Information Sharing

The Town does not sell, rent, or lease personal information to third parties.

Information may be disclosed:

  • As required by law

  • In response to lawful public records requests

  • To protect the rights, safety, and property of the Town or the public

  • To service providers assisting with Website operation or municipal services, subject to appropriate safeguards

Data Security

The Town uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information collected through the Website. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and the Town cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Websites

This Website may contain links to external websites operated by other organizations or government agencies. The Town is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites.

Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.

Children's Privacy

This Website is not directed toward children under the age of 13. The Town does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the Website.

Accessibility

The Town is committed to providing accessible digital services. If you experience difficulty accessing any information on this Website, please contact the Town so assistance can be provided.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

The Town reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes become effective when posted on this Website.

Contact Information

Town of Vernon
Vernon, Utah 84080

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the Town's handling of information collected through the Website, please contact the Town using the contact information provided on this Website.