Website Disclaimer & Privacy Policy
Disclaimer
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Privacy Policy
Introduction:
Welcome to the Town of Oakland’s web site. Individuals who visit this site are important to us. Because visitors to our site are important, we do not capture personal information about them without their permission. We endeavor to collect only the minimum amount of information needed to provide information and services about the Town of Oakland.
Public Disclosure:
All information collected on this web site will be treated the same as any written communication and is subject to the confidentiality and public disclosure provisions of State law found in Chapter 13 of Title 1 of the Maine Revised Statutes. Records will be retained in accordance with deposition statements.
Personal Information:
Personally identifiable information will not be collected unless you voluntarily send an e-mail message or fill out and send an online form. This information will be considered to be voluntarily provided and will be treated in the same manner as information provided in written form. Your choice not to engage in these activities will not impair your ability to browse our web sites; however, it may impair your ability to utilize some of our online services and information.
When personal information is collected on the web site and is stored by the Town of Oakland, it is kept in a secure location where it is accessible only to authorized
Identifiable personal information may include, but is not limited to:
- Name
- Address
- Password
- E-Mail Address
- Phone Numbers
- Social Security Number
or any combination of data that could be used to identify you such as your birth date, zip code, etc.
This information will not be shared, unless allowed by law.
Statistical Information:
We may collect some or all of the following information about visitors who view or download information from our websites:
Linking Policy
Linking Policy for Non-Government Links
While the focus of the Town of Oakland’s web site is to provide information to local citizens, we recognize that potential visitors and people exploring business opportunities in Oakland may visit our web site. To accommodate these visitors our site may also include links to regional trade, recreation and business information.
Links on our web site generally must meet the following criteria:
- Other governments and educational institutions in the State of Maine.
- Oakland only Businesses.
- Generally recognized community councils and organizations.
- Arts, cultural, sports and festivals of general interest to Oakland residents.
- Information visitors to Oakland will find of interest.
Generally, oaklandmaine.us does not link to:
- Candidate sites or sites advocating a position on Town or other political or ballot issues.
- Individual personal home pages.