Your privacy matters. The Village of Dillonvale is committed to protecting the personal information of all residents and visitors who use this website. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
Information We Collect
When you visit villageofdillonvale.com, we may collect limited information to operate and improve this website:
- Automatically collected: Pages visited, browser type, device type, and general geographic region (county/state level — not your specific address). This is standard web server logging.
- Forms you submit: If you submit an event registration form or a community event request, we collect only the information you voluntarily provide (name, contact details, event information).
- Contact inquiries: If you contact the Village Office via information on this site, your contact details are used solely to respond to your inquiry.
We do not use tracking cookies, advertising networks, or third-party analytics services on this website.
How We Use Your Information
Information collected through this website is used exclusively for municipal purposes:
- Processing event and vendor registration submissions
- Responding to resident inquiries and service requests
- Posting community events to the village calendar (subject to staff review)
- Improving the website and ensuring it functions correctly
We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with commercial third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.
Information Sharing
As a government entity, the Village of Dillonvale is subject to the Ohio Public Records Act (Ohio Revised Code §149.43). Certain records maintained by the Village may be subject to public records requests. If you submit information through this website that becomes part of an official Village record, it may be subject to disclosure under Ohio law.
We may share information with other government agencies when required by law, such as in response to a legal process or to comply with state or federal regulations.
Security
This website uses industry-standard security practices to protect information submitted through online forms, including encrypted connections (HTTPS). However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure. We encourage you to avoid submitting highly sensitive personal information (such as Social Security numbers or financial account numbers) through any web form.
For sensitive matters, please contact the Village Office directly at (740) 769-2570 during regular business hours.
Children's Privacy
This website is a general-purpose municipal website intended for all residents. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through this site, please contact the Village Office so we can remove it.
External Links
This website may contain links to external websites such as Jefferson County, the State of Ohio, school district sites, or other community resources. The Village of Dillonvale is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date. Your continued use of this website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact the Village of Dillonvale:
- Phone: (740) 769-2570
- Mailing Address: Village of Dillonvale, P.O. Box 546, Dillonvale, Ohio 43917
- Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM