Privacy Policy

City of Rochester, Indiana
Last updated: May 5,2025

The City of Rochester, Indiana (“the City”) is committed to protecting your privacy while providing access to government services and information through our official website: https://www.bryceh18.sg-host.com.

By accessing this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information Collected

A. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect and store limited information, including:

  • Your IP address
  • Browser type and operating system
  • Date and time of visit
  • Pages visited and referring site (if any)

This information is used for website performance monitoring and cybersecurity purposes only.

B. Voluntarily Provided Information

You may choose to provide personal information through online forms, such as:

  • Name, email address, and phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Comments, requests, or other submitted messages

This information is used solely for the purpose stated on the form or page where the information is collected.

2. Public Records Notice

All communications with the City, including those submitted through this website, may be considered public records under the Indiana Access to Public Records Act (IC 5-14-3). This means that the information you provide could be subject to public disclosure upon request, unless exempted by law.

Please do not submit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, or financial account information through the website.

3. Use of Cookies

This website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze usage trends. You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, doing so may affect website functionality.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools (e.g., analytics, forms, maps, social media embeds) that collect data according to their privacy practices. The City does not control how these third parties use your data and encourages you to review their privacy policies.

5. Security

We take reasonable measures to safeguard the integrity of our website and the confidentiality of information submitted. However, no data transmission over the Internet is completely secure. Users submit information at their own risk.

6. Links to External Websites

This website may contain links to external websites. The City of Rochester is not responsible for those sites’ content or privacy practices.

7. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

8. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements. Updated versions will be posted with a revised “Last updated” date.

9. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

City of Rochester, Indiana
Office of the Mayor
320 Main Street
Rochester, IN 46975
📞 (574) 223-2510
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