Terms of Use
Introduction
We respect the privacy of all our visitors, and any information we collect will be used only to help us create a better website and communication tool to meet your needs. We welcome feedback on this policy statement, and are happy to answer any questions you may have. Our web server automatically collects standard information: IP addresses, browser types, referring pages, and pages visited. This information is then aggregated and used internally to help us better target our website to meet your needs.
Disclaimer
The information on this website was prepared under the direction of the Town of Fort Smith. Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents and the information is updated on a regular basis, the Town of Fort Smith does not warrant, covenant, or guarantee the completeness, currency, and reliability of the information presented. The Town of Fort Smith does not assume responsibility nor accept any liability arising from the use of any of this information. This information is proprietary and may not be reproduced without consent from the Town of Fort Smith.
Privacy statement
Personally-identifying information that you provide to this website will not be disclosed to other public bodies or individuals, and will be kept strictly confidential. Personally-identifying information is information that can be explicitly used to identify and/or contact you as an individual. This includes information like your real name, email address, mailing address, phone number, etc. Information that, by itself, cannot be explicitly linked with your “real” identity is not considered personally-identifying. Personal information is not collected if you simply browse through the website or services.
Any personal information the Town of Fort Smith may garner via our website is collected under the authority of section 40 of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The information is used solely for what is necessary for systems administration, request fulfillment, ensuring customer satisfaction, and assessing our information services. Further, the information is kept for only the length of time necessary to fulfill the intended purpose.
Use of cookies
Your Internet browser has a feature called “cookies” which store small amounts of data on your computer about your visit to our site. However, cookies tell us nothing about who you are unless you specifically give us personally identifiable information. The use of cookies is an industry standard, and many major websites use them to provide great features for their customers. Most browsers are initially set up to accept cookies. You do not need to have cookies turned on to visit our website, although active participation in certain areas of our site may require cookies. In addition, you may elect not to allow cookies to be collected by selecting certain options on your browser.
External links
Users should be aware this website contains links to other websites. The Town of Fort Smith is not responsible for the content and the privacy practices of other websites and encourage users to examine each site’s privacy policy and disclaimers and make informed decisions regarding the accuracy, reliability, and correctness of material and information found.
Contacting us
When you send us email, we will use your name and email address only to respond to the concerns you are writing about. Your email may be shared with appropriate people within the Town of Fort Smith to aid in responding to your concerns. For more information about any of the policies described above, or about the website in general, please contact us via the following:
Email: Town of Fort Smith
Phone: (867) 872-8400
Changes to this policy
The Town of Fort Smith reserves the right to modify this policy at any time by notifying customers, via this website, of any modification of this privacy policy. If you have any questions or concerns about this policy please contact our webmaster via the online Contact form.