Privacy Policy

1. Information Collected

We collect two types of information from visitors to our website:

a. Information Collected Automatically (Non-Personal Information):

When you visit our website, certain non-personally identifiable information is automatically collected to help us improve site functionality and user experience. This may include:

· Your Internet Protocol (IP) address.
· The type of browser and operating system you are using.
· The pages you visit on our site.
· The date and time of your visit.
· The address of the website you came from (referrer URL).
· Download information (e.g., files downloaded).

This information is primarily used for statistical purposes, to analyze trends, administer the site, and track user movements to help us make the site more useful and accessible.

b. Information You Voluntarily Provide (Personal Information):

We collect personal information that you choose to provide to us voluntarily through various means on the website, such as:

· Contact Forms: Your name, email address, phone number, and any messages or inquiries you submit.
· Service Request Forms: Information necessary to process your request, which may include names, addresses, case numbers, and descriptions of the service needed.
· Email Correspondence: Any information you send to us via email links provided on the site.

The type of information requested will be relevant to the specific interaction or service you are seeking.

2. How Information is Used

Information collected on this website is used for the following purposes:

· To respond to your inquiries and fulfill your requests for information or services.
· To improve the content and functionality of our website.
· To enhance public service delivery.
· For internal record-keeping and administrative purposes.
· To understand website usage patterns and optimize user experience.

3. Disclosure of Information (Important: Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law)

The Pennsylvania State Constable’s Office Nazareth – Lehigh Valley, is a public office and is subject to the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (65 P.S. §§ 67.101 et seq.). This means that information submitted to this office, including information provided through this website, may be considered a public record and may be subject to public disclosure if requested under the Right-to-Know Law, unless a specific legal exception applies.

Beyond public record laws, we may also disclose information:

· When required by law, such as in response to a court order, subpoena, or other legal process.

· To protect the rights, property, or safety of the Pennsylvania State Constable’s Office Nazareth – Lehigh Valley, its representatives, associates, or the public.

· In connection with any official investigation.

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes.

4. Third-Party Services and External Links

Our website may use third-party services (e.g., website analytics providers like Google Analytics) that may collect non-personally identifiable information to help us analyze website traffic. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their collection and use of information. This website may contain links to external websites that are not operated by the Pennsylvania State Constable’s Office Nazareth – Lehigh Valley. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

5. Cookies

Our website may use “cookies” to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your device to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior information. This information is used to track visitor use of the website and to compile statistical reports on website activity. You can set your browser not to accept cookies, though some website features may not function as a result.

6. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information collected through our website against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children’s Online Privacy Protection

This website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our records.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our privacy practices.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the information practices of the Pennsylvania State Constable’s Office Nazareth – Lehigh Valley, please contact us.

Pennsylvania State Constable’s Office
Nazareth – Lehigh Valley
435 Kessler Ave, Nazareth, PA 18064
HelpDesk@NazarethConstable.org