Privacy Policy

City of Ammon Website Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 1, 2026

The City of Ammon is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to its website. This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of Your information when You use the Service and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

  • Account means a unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our website.
  • City (referred to as either “the City”, “We”, “Us” or “Our”) refers to the City of Ammon, 2135 S Ammon Rd.
  • Cookies are small files placed on Your device containing details of Your browsing history and helping maintain website performance.
  • Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
  • Service refers to the City of Ammon website, accessible from cityofammon.us.
  • Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, generated by the use of the Service (for example, the duration of a page visit).

Information We Collect

The City of Ammon website may collect information in two ways:

1. Information you provide voluntarily

While using Our Service, we may ask You to provide Us with certain personally identifiable information when you submit a form, send an email, sign up for notifications, register for a program, make a payment, or submit an application. This may include, but is not limited to:

  • First and last name
  • Email address and phone number
  • Address, State, ZIP/Postal code
  • Account or service information

2. Information collected automatically

Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service. This may include Your Device's IP address, browser type, browser version, operating system, the pages of our Service that You visit, the time and date of Your visit, and other diagnostic data.

How We Use Information

The City may use collected information to:

  • Respond to questions, requests, or service inquiries.
  • Provide City services and website functionality.
  • Process applications, registrations, payments, or other transactions.
  • Improve website performance, accessibility, and user experience.
  • Monitor security and prevent unauthorized access.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

The City of Ammon does not sell personal information collected through its website.

Public Records

Please note that information submitted to the City may be subject to disclosure under the Idaho Public Records Act (Title 74, Chapter 1 of the Idaho Code) or other applicable laws, subject to any exemptions allowed by law.

Cookies and Analytics

The City’s website uses Cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons and scripts) to track activity and store certain information. These help us understand how visitors use the website and maintain security.

Most web browsers allow users to control or disable cookies through settings; however, disabling cookies may affect certain website features.

Third-Party Services and Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services (such as payment processors, mapping services, or social media) that are not operated by Us. The City of Ammon is not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. We strongly advise You to review the Privacy Policy of every site You visit.

Data Retention and Security

Retention: The City will retain Your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, to comply with legal obligations, and to support operational needs.

Security: We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect Your information. However, remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended to solicit information from children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under 13. If You believe a child has provided Us with Personal Data, please contact Us so we can take steps to remove that information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update Our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify You of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with an updated effective date. You are advised to review this policy periodically.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

City of Ammon
2135 S Ammon Rd
Ammon, Idaho 83406
Phone: 208-612-4000
Website: cityofammon.us