Privacy Policy

Forsyth County Clerk of Superior, State, and Juvenile Courts
Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 2025

This privacy policy explains how the Forsyth County Clerk of Superior, State, and Juvenile Courts ("Clerk's Office", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, discloses, safeguards, and manages information when you visit our website or interact with our office.

Information We Collect

When you visit our website or contact our office, we may collect the following information:

  • The name of your domain (e.g., "xyzcompany.com")
  • Your IP address
  • The type of browser and operating system used
  • The internet address of the website from which you linked directly to our site
  • The pages you visit within our site
  • Links you follow to other websites

If you voluntarily provide personally identifiable information (PII), such as your name, address, phone number, or email address, we will collect and store this information. We adhere to the principle of data minimization, collecting only the minimal amount of PII necessary to provide requested services.

Use of Information

We use collected information to:

  • Respond to your inquiries
  • Provide requested services
  • Improve our website and services
  • Maintain internal records as required by law

We use aggregated and anonymized data where possible to analyze website usage and improve services without compromising individual privacy.

Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. Information may be disclosed:

  • As required by the Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70 et seq.)
  • To fulfill your requests or transactions
  • To comply with court orders or legal processes

User Rights

Users have the right to:

  • Access the PII we hold about them pursuant to a request made under law.
  • Request correction of inaccurate information if authorized by law.
  • Opt-out of non-essential communications

Data Retention

We retain PII only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined or comply with pertinent local government retention obligations.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies do not contain PII and can be refused or deleted via your browser settings. We provide clear information about the types of cookies used and their purposes. Users are given the option to manage cookie preferences upon first visit.

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

We employ encryption (e.g., HTTPS), regular security audits, access controls, and staff training to enhance data security. In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected individuals promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact

For questions about this privacy policy or to exercise your rights, contact:
Forsyth County Clerk of Superior, State, and Juvenile Courts