Privacy Policy

Personal Information & Consent

We do not collect any personal information on this website. Where consent for the use and disclosure of personal information is required, the County will seek consent.

Cookies

A cookie is a small text file stored by your browser that allows the website to remember your preferences. Usage of a cookie is not linked to personally identifiable information while on our site. Web browsers have settings allowing you to reject cookies. Please be aware that rejecting or deleting cookies from our website may make certain functions unavailable to you.

Links

This website may contain links to other sites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. 

Opt-In

Thank you for opting into SMS messages from Scott County. To opt out at any time, reply STOP. Reply HELP for assistance. Message and data rates may apply. Messaging frequency varies.

Opt-Out

Thank you for opting-out of SMS message from Scott County. No further SMS will be sent. To opt back in at any time reply START.

HELP

Thank you for contacting Scott County. We will be in touch with you soon to help. For immediate assistance please contact us at 502-8637850 or visit wwww.Scottky.gov.

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Privacy Policy

Scott County (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website, www.scottky.gov or interact with us in any other manner.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information from you:

Personal Information: When you contact us through our Website, phone, or email, we may collect personal information that you provide, including your full name, phone number, email address, and mailing address.

Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages viewed.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To Communicate with You: We use your contact information to respond to your inquiries, provide legal services, send administrative information, and keep you informed about your case or our services.

Marketing and Promotional Communications: With your consent, we may use your information to send you updates, newsletters, or marketing communications via email, phone, or text message. You can opt out of receiving these communications at any time by following the instructions provided in the communication or contacting us directly.

Legal Compliance: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal obligations, including responding to subpoenas, court orders, or legal requests.

Consent to Receive Text Messages

You are not required to consent to receiving text messages from Scott County. By providing your phone number and opting in, you consent to receive text messages from Scott County regarding your inquiry, our services. Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying “STOP” to any text message your receive from us. Please note that opting out may limit our ability to communicate with you regarding your case or services.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We do not sell, rent, release, or transfer your SMS consent or phone number to any third party for any third party marketing purposes.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

Opting Out: You may opt out of receiving communications from us by following the instructions in those communications or contacting us directly.

Access and Update Information: You have the right to access, update, or correct your personal information. To do so, please contact us using the information provided below.

Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or  our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Scott County Government

101 E. Main Street
Georgetown KY 40324

502-863-7850

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SMS Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to Scottky.gov. By accessing or using our services, including receiving SMS communications, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not engage in SMS Communication with our services.

2. Consent for SMS Communication

By providing your consent to receive SMS communications, you acknowledge and agree to receive text messages from Scott County at the phone number you provide. Information obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties.

3. Types of SMS Communications

If you have consented to receive text messages, you may receive SMS communications related to the following: (Please specify the types of SMS you are sending to customer)

  • Alerts, notifications, announcement.

4. Standard Messaging Disclosures

  • Message Frequency: Frequency of messages may vary depending on your interactions with us.
  • Standard messaging rates will be charged by your mobile service provider.
  • You can opt-out of receiving SMS messages at any time by texting “STOP” to the number from which you received the message.

For assistance, text “HELP” ” to any text message or contact us directly at 502-863-7850.