Privacy Policy

The City of Saint Elmo (“City”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of visitors to this website. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected through this website, how it is used, and how it is protected.

Information We Collect

The City of Saint Elmo website may collect limited information from users, including:

• Information voluntarily submitted through contact forms, including names, email addresses, phone numbers, and messages.
• Technical information such as IP addresses, browser type, device information, and access times for security, spam prevention, and website functionality.
• Authentication and session information for authorized administrative users.

How Information Is Used

Information collected through this website may be used to:

• Respond to inquiries or requests submitted through contact forms.
• Maintain and improve website functionality and security.
• Prevent spam, abuse, unauthorized access attempts, or malicious activity.
• Authenticate authorized administrative users.
• Maintain records related to website administration and communications.

Cookies and Session Technologies

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to maintain secure login sessions, improve functionality, and support website security features. These technologies do not intentionally collect unnecessary personal information.

Users may adjust browser settings to limit or disable cookies; however, certain website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Third-Party Services

This website may utilize trusted third-party service providers to support website functionality, hosting, security, database management, email delivery, and performance monitoring. These providers may process limited information necessary to perform their services on behalf of the City of Saint Elmo.

Third-party services currently used may include:

• Vercel (website hosting and deployment)
• MongoDB (database services)
• Upstash (security and rate limiting services)
• Resend (email delivery services)

Data Security

The City of Saint Elmo uses reasonable administrative and technical safeguards intended to help protect information submitted through this website. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and the City cannot guarantee absolute security of information.

External Links

This website may contain links to external websites operated by other government agencies, organizations, or third parties. The City of Saint Elmo is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

Public Records

Information submitted to the City of Saint Elmo may be subject to applicable public records laws and disclosure requirements under Illinois law.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and the City of Saint Elmo does not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website.

Changes to This Policy

The City of Saint Elmo reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or website data practices, please contact: