City of La Vergne - Disclaimer/Privacy/Usage Terms
The privacy, confidence, and trust of individuals who visit the City of
La Vergne (collectively, the “City”) Web site are important to us. No
personal information is collected at this site unless it is provided
voluntarily by an individual while participating in an activity that
asks for the information. The following paragraphs disclose the
information gathering and usage practices, and terms of use for the
Web site.
[Collection of Information]
[Use of Information]
[Retention of Information]
[Public Disclosure]
[Cookies]
[Web Site Security]
[Copyright]
[Ownership and Proprietary Rights]
[Links to Other Sites]
[Disclaimer of Endorsement]
[Notice That Web Site May Change Without Notice]
[Choice of Law]
[Indemnification]
[Contact Information]
Collection of Information
The City only collects the personal information that is necessary to
provide the information or services requested by an individual. "Personal
information" refers to any information relating to an identified or
identifiable individual who is the subject of the information. This is
the same information that an individual might provide when visiting a
government office and includes such items as an individual's name, address,
or phone number. We also collect statistical information that helps us
understand how people are using the Web site so we can continually improve
our services. The information collected is not associated with any specific
individual and no attempt is made to profile individuals who browse the Web
site. You may be asked to participate in surveys at this site. Participation
is optional, and the choice to participate or not to participate will have
no effect on your ability to use other features of the site.
Use of Information
The City uses the collected information to respond appropriately to requests.
This may be to respond directly to you or to improve the Web site. E-mail or
other information requests sent to the City Web site may be maintained or
forwarded to the appropriate agencies in order to respond to the request.
Survey information is used for the purpose designated in the survey.
Retention of Information
Records transmitted to this site will be identified, managed, protected, and
retained as long as they are needed to meet historical, administrative, fiscal,
or legal requirements.
Public Disclosure
Regardless of whether information is provided to the City by personal visit,
mail, or Web site, it becomes public record and is open to public inspection
unless protected by State or Federal law. Public records are subject to the
rules and requirements located in Tennessee Code Annotated Title 10 Chapter 7.
A public record is defined as follows:
"Public record(s)" means all documents, papers, letters, maps, books,
photographs, microfilms, electronic data processing files and output, films,
sound recordings or other material, regardless of physical form or
characteristics made or received pursuant to law or ordinance or in connection
with the transaction of official business by any governmental agency.
(T.C.A. 10-7-301 (6))
Based on the definition of public records, be aware that any information
collected at this site could be made available to the public. Requests for
public records will be examined for compliance with public record laws.
Cookies
Any web page or application at this site that uses cookies will identify
itself as such. Cookies are short and simple text files that are stored on a
user's computer hard drive by web sites. They are used to keep track of and
store information so the user does not have to supply the information multiple
times. The information that is collected through cookies at this site is
handled in the same manner as other information collected here. You can
configure your web browser to refuse cookies or to notify you when a web site
attempts to send you a cookie. You can also check your hard drive for cookie
files and delete them from your computer.
Web Site Security
The City of La Vergne is committed to the security of the information that is
either available from or collected by this Web site. The City has taken multiple
steps to safeguard the integrity of its telecommunications and computing
infrastructure, including but not limited to, authentication, monitoring,
auditing, and encryption.
Copyright
All documents available on this service may be protected under the United States
and/or Foreign Copyright Laws. The City shall remain the sole and exclusive owner
of all rights, title and interest to all copyrighted or protected information
created and posted for inclusion in this system. The City retains all rights to
the information provided by this service, including, but not limited to, the right
of reproduction.
Ownership and Proprietary Rights
All of the products and services, including but not limited to text, data,
photographs, maps, images, graphics, audio and video clips, trademarks, logos,
and service marks (collectively, the “Content”), are owned by the City or
licensed to the City by third-parties, and are protected by copyright, trademark
and other intellectual property laws. It is the request of the City that any and
all use of said content are only with the express written permission of the City.
Links to Other Sites
In the course of providing the best service to the public, the City may provide
links to content not controlled by the City. These include links, but are not
limited to, to Web sites operated by other government agencies or nonprofit
organizations. The City is not responsible for the content of Web sites not
controlled by the City of La Vergne, nor does the City's Privacy Statement
apply to external sites. Use of information obtained from such Web sites is
voluntary and should be independently verified.
Disclaimer of Endorsement
A link either by its inclusion or exclusion from the City to another site,
specific commercial product, processe, or service by trade name, trademark,
manufacturer, or otherwise, does not constitute or imply its endorsement,
recommendation, or favoring by the City. These links are provided as an
information service only.
Notice That Web Site May Change Without Notice
This WEB SITE is provided as a public service. This WEB SITE is dynamic and will
change over time WITHOUT NOTICE. Users of this WEB SITE are therefore fully
responsible for checking the accuracy, completeness, currency and suitability of
content found on the WEB SITE themselves.
Choice of Law
Construction of the above disclaimers and resolution of any disputes arising from
the use of this site are governed by the laws of the State of Tennessee, Rutherford
County, and the City of La Vergne. Venue for the resolution of any actions or
disputes that may arise shall be in Rutherford County of the State of Tennessee.
The laws of the state of Tennessee shall apply to all uses of this data and this
system. By use of this system and any data contained therein, the user agrees that
use shall conform to all applicable laws and regulations and the user shall not
violate the rights of any third parties.
Indemnification
You hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the City of La Vergne, and its
officials, agencies, officers, subsidiaries, employees, licensors and agents, from
and against any and all liability, loss, claims, damages, costs and/or actions
(including attorney’s fees) based upon or arising out of any breach by you of your
obligations under this Disclaimer. Notwithstanding your indemnification obligation,
the City reserves the right to defend any such claim, and you agree to provide us
with such reasonable cooperation and information as we may request.
Contact Information
Please convey any questions or concerns to:
Webmaster
City of La Vergne
Information Technology Department
5093 Murfreesboro Road
La Vergne, TN 37086
Phone: (615) 793-6295
Fax: 615-793-6025
Email: webmaster @ lavergne.org
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