Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 5th, 2025
The Macoupin County Public Health Department (“MCPHD,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information you provide while using our website.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we may collect the following information:
- Personal Information You Provide:
When using our contact forms (including Contact Form 7), you may provide personal details such as your name, email address, phone number, or other information you choose to share. - Non-Personal Information:
Our website may automatically collect technical data such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, and browsing behavior on our site.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries or requests submitted via our contact forms.
- To improve our website and user experience.
- To monitor site usage and protect against fraudulent or malicious activity.
- To comply with legal obligations and provide public health services.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Contact Form 7
Our website uses Contact Form 7, a WordPress plugin, to manage form submissions. Form submissions are sent to designated MCPHD staff via email and may be stored securely on our servers. While Contact Form 7 itself does not store submissions in the WordPress database, third-party add-ons or server configurations may retain copies.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but some website features may not function properly if you do.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law. Emails or form submissions may be archived in accordance with public health and record-keeping regulations.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your data. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Macoupin County Public Health Department
Phone: 1-888-369-9510
Email: [email protected]