Privacy Statement

Introduction

Welcome to the official website of the City of Bismarck ("the Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our Site.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you provide directly to us:

  • Name
  • Address
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Other information you voluntarily provide through forms or other means on the Site

Non-Personal Information

We may also collect non-personal information automatically when you visit the Site:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages you visit
  • Time and date of your visit
  • Referring site information
  • Other similar data

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • To provide, operate, and maintain the Site
  • To improve, personalize, and expand our services
  • To understand and analyze how you use the Site
  • To communicate with you, including responding to your inquiries and providing updates
  • To process transactions and send you related information
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personal information except in the following circumstances:

  • With your consent
  • To trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Site, conducting our business, or serving our users, provided those parties agree to keep this information confidential
  • To comply with legal requirements, such as a law, regulation, search warrant, subpoena, or court order
  • To protect our rights, property, or safety and that of our users or others

Security of Your Information

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer's hard drive through your web browser (if you allow) that enables the site's or service provider's systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information.

Your Choices

You have the right to access, update, and correct your personal information. You may also opt-out of receiving certain communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in those communications.

Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. We may notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Statement on the Site. You are advised to review this Privacy Statement periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

  • If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement, please contact us:
  • City of Bismarck Administration
  • 221 North Fifth Street | PO Box 5503
  • Bismarck, North Dakota, 58506-5503
  • 701-355-1300
  • Email Administration
  • Effective Date: August 21, 2024