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Privacy Policy

How Jefferson County collects, uses, and protects information gathered through this website.

Your Privacy Matters

Jefferson County, Florida is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to this website. This policy describes the types of information we may collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to safeguard it. This policy applies to the official Jefferson County website and does not govern third-party websites linked from this site.

Information We Collect

Server logs that record your IP address, browser type, referring page, and pages visited on this site.
Information you voluntarily submit through contact forms, service requests, or email correspondence.
Cookies used by analytics tools (Google Analytics) to understand aggregate site usage patterns.

How We Use Information

To respond to your questions, service requests, and public records requests.
To improve the functionality, content, and usability of this website.
To monitor and maintain website security and performance.
To comply with legal requirements and Florida public records law.

Information Sharing

Jefferson County does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.
Information may be disclosed as required by law, including Florida Statute 119 (Public Records Act).
Aggregate, de-identified usage data may be shared with third-party analytics providers.
Information may be shared with other government agencies as required for inter-agency coordination.

Public Records

Communications with Jefferson County government, including emails and form submissions, may be public records subject to disclosure under Florida Statute 119.
Certain information is exempt from disclosure by law (e.g., Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, medical records).
If you have concerns about submitting sensitive information, contact us by phone before sending electronically.

Third-Party Links

This website contains links to external websites operated by other organizations (e.g., state agencies, constitutional officers, payment processors).
Jefferson County is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit through links on this website.

Security

Jefferson County implements reasonable security measures to protect information transmitted through this website.
This site uses HTTPS encryption for all pages.
No internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted online.

Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under 13 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe a child has submitted personal information through this site, contact us to request removal.

Questions About This Policy

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how your information is handled, contact the Jefferson County Webmaster.

jtuten@jeffersoncountyfl.gov (850) 342-0287

This privacy policy was last updated on April 7, 2026.

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