Privacy Policy

We Value the Privacy of Our Digital Community

Pitt County is committed to safeguarding your information when you visit and interact with our site. Security measures are implemented to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of data transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

Information We Collect

We may collect two main types of information:

Personal Information:
When you register on our website, subscribe to our newsletter, complete a form, or contact us, you may voluntarily provide details such as your name, address, email address, phone number, or other identifying information.

Usage Data:
As you navigate the website or use services such as email or newsletters, we automatically collect information about your usage patterns and preferences. This may include pages viewed, time spent on our site, and related technical data such as browser type, operating system, and referring website.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

To help make our website more responsive and provide a better, more personalized experience, we use a standard browser feature called a cookie. A cookie assigns each visitor a unique, random number that resides on their computer.

• Cookies do not identify you personally, only the computer or device you use to access our site.
• Unless you voluntarily provide personal information, we cannot identify who you are.
• A cookie cannot read unrelated data on your computer or access files outside of the browser session.

We use cookies to track which pages and services are most frequently visited, analyze site traffic, and provide personalized content. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect the functionality of certain features.

Browser-Level Information and IP Addresses

Our web server automatically collects limited technical information about your computer configuration when you visit our website. This information is used primarily for system administration, site performance improvement, and troubleshooting purposes.

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Screen resolution
• Referring website or link
• Your IP address, which is used to identify your computer so that web pages and data can be transmitted to you

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect may be used for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our website and services.
• To communicate with you, respond to inquiries, or send newsletters.
• To analyze usage patterns and enhance site performance.
• To comply with legal obligations and protect Pitt County’s rights and property.

We do not sell, trade, or rent users’ personal identification information. Aggregated demographic data that is not linked to any personal identification details may be shared with trusted affiliates and business partners for the purposes outlined above.

Other Disclosures

We may release information about visitors to our website when appropriate to:

• Comply with legal requirements or government regulations.
• Protect the rights, property, or safety of Pitt County, its employees, partners, or the public.
• Support investigations or address potential threats.

Public Spaces

Our online communities, including blogs, discussion areas, or public forums, are visible to all visitors. Do not post sensitive or confidential information, such as credit card numbers, product keys, personally identifiable information, or anything covered under a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Pitt County is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of these external sites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party site before providing personal information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted here with the revision date. If material changes are made to how we collect, use, or disclose personal information, we will provide additional notice. All changes are effective upon posting.

Complaints

If you believe that your privacy rights have been violated or you are dissatisfied with our privacy practices, you may file a complaint using one of the following methods:

Mail a Written Complaint:
Complaint Office – Legal Department
1717 West Fifth Street
Greenville, NC 27834