Security & Privacy Statement

North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District

 

Website Privacy & Security Statement

Thank you for visiting the North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District (NCFR) website. NCFR is committed to protecting your privacy, safeguarding information, and providing transparent access to public information in accordance with Florida law.

 

Privacy Policy Overview

NCFR will not collect personal information about you when you visit this website unless you voluntarily choose to provide that information.

 

Public Records & Electronic Communications

Under Florida’s Public Records Law, Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, e-mail addresses and the content of electronic communications may be considered public records subject to disclosure upon request.

If you do not want your e-mail address or correspondence released in response to a public-records request, do not send electronic mail to NCFR. Instead, contact the appropriate NCFR department by telephone or in writing.

 

Information Collected Automatically

If you visit the NCFR website to browse, read pages, or download information, certain non-personal information may be collected automatically. This information does not identify you personally.

Automatically collected information may include:

  1. the Internet domain name and IP address from which you access the website;
  2. the type of browser and operating system used;
  3. the date and time of your visit;
  4. the pages visited; and/or
  5. the referring website address, if applicable.

This information is used solely to help NCFR understand website usage, improve functionality, and enhance accessibility. NCFR does not attempt to identify individual visitors or associate browsing data with personal identities.

 

Information You Voluntarily Provide

If you choose to provide personal information to NCFR—such as by sending an email or submitting an online form—NCFR uses that information only to:

  • respond to your inquiry, or
  • provide the information or services you requested.

Electronic communications are treated the same as written correspondence and may be retained for administrative, legal, or historical purposes. Information received may be subject to disclosure under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.

Except as required by law:

  • NCFR does not share personal information with private organizations.
  • NCFR does not create individual profiles.
  • NCFR does not collect information for commercial marketing purposes.

Information may be shared with another government agency only if your inquiry relates directly to that agency’s responsibilities.

 

Protection of Sensitive Information (PII)

NCFR takes reasonable steps to protect sensitive information provided through this website and encourages users to exercise caution when submitting personal data online.

Personally Identifiable Information (PII) generally includes an individual’s name in combination with one or more of the following:

  • social security number;
  • driver’s license number or Florida identification card number; and/or
  • financial account, credit card, or debit card number, together with any required security or access code.

Users should only provide sensitive personal information when a specific online service explicitly requests it, such as secure online payments or official application forms.

Do not include sensitive or confidential information in general email messages or contact forms, as electronic communications may not be secure and may be subject to public-records disclosure.

 

Online Payments & Secure Transactions

NCFR is committed to providing a secure online experience for users who choose to conduct transactions through this website.

Online payment services use industry-standard encryption technologies, such as Secure Socket Layer (SSL), to help protect information transmitted through your web browser.

Payment transactions are processed through secure third-party service providers. NCFR does not store full credit card numbers or banking credentials on its servers.

While reasonable safeguards are in place, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and users should take appropriate precautions.

 

Use of Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your web browser. NCFR may use cookies to:

  • improve website functionality;
  • iemember user preferences; and
  • support basic analytics to enhance site usability.

Cookies used by NCFR do not collect or store personal information. You may control cookie acceptance through your browser settings.

Accepting a cookie does not give NCFR access to your computer or personal data.

 

Third-Party Service Providers

NCFR may use third-party vendors to host or support website operations, such as analytics or secure transaction processing. These providers may have access to limited information only as necessary to perform services for NCFR and are prohibited from using that information for any other purpose.

 

Protection of Children’s Privacy

NCFR is committed to protecting the privacy of children. Parents and guardians are encouraged to be involved in their children’s online activities.

Children are asked to obtain parental permission before submitting personal information through this website. Any information submitted by a minor is used solely to respond to the communication and is not used to create profiles or for any other purpose.

 

Website Security Disclaimer

NCFR employs reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information submitted through this website. However, electronic communications may not be secure, and users should avoid submitting sensitive or confidential information through email or general web forms.

 

Accessibility Commitment

NCFR is committed to ensuring this website is accessible to all users, including individuals with disabilities, in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

 

Policy Updates

This Privacy & Security Statement may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page.

 

 

 

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