At Rawlins County Community, we value the trust of everyone who visits our site — residents, newcomers, and curious visitors alike. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you.
1. Who We Are
This website is operated by Rawlins County Community, an informational site dedicated to sharing local history, events, and resources for Rawlins County, Kansas.
2. Information We Collect
We collect limited personal information, generally only what you choose to share with us. This may include:
- Name and email address, if you contact us or subscribe to community updates
- Messages or details you submit through a contact form
- Comments or feedback shared on the site
- Technical information collected automatically when you browse the site, such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your questions, messages, or enquiries about local events and resources
- Send updates about community events, such as the Rawlins County Fair or Wheat Festival, if you have opted in to receive them
- Understand how visitors use our site, so we can improve content and navigation
- Maintain the security and proper functioning of the website
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences and understand general site usage. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time; doing so may affect certain features of the site.
5. Sharing of Information
We do not share your personal information with third parties, except:
- With service providers who help us operate the website (for example, hosting or email delivery services), under obligations to keep your data secure
- Where required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our community
6. Third-Party Links and Social Media
Our site may link to local social media pages, the Atwood Public Library, or other community organisations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites, and we encourage you to review their own privacy policies.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, such as responding to your enquiry or maintaining our community mailing list, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
8. Your Choices and Rights
You may:
- Ask us what personal information we hold about you
- Request that we correct or update your information
- Ask us to delete your information or unsubscribe from community updates at any time
- Opt out of non-essential cookies via your browser settings
To exercise any of these choices, please contact us using the details in Section 1.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental involvement, such as at family-oriented community events.
10. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the information you share with us from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The most current version will always be posted on this page.