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Here is a professional and legally sound Privacy Notice designed for Benton County Water District #1, a Public Water Authority of the State of Arkansas. This can be tailored further based on the district’s specific operations, data systems, or legal counsel input.
Privacy Notice
Benton County Water District #1
A Public Water Authority of the State of Arkansas
Effective Date: [Insert Date]
Benton County Water District #1 (“District,” “we,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our customers’ personal information. This Privacy Notice outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you interact with us, whether in person, by phone, through our website, or by other means.
We may collect the following types of information from customers:
Personal Identifiers: Name, address, phone number, email address, and account number.
Billing and Payment Information: Payment history, billing address, bank or credit card information (if applicable).
Usage Data: Water usage records and service history.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information when visiting our website.
We use your information to:
Provide and manage water utility services
Process payments and maintain billing records
Respond to service requests and inquiries
Maintain customer accounts
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Improve the quality and functionality of our services and website
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information only under the following circumstances:
With service providers under contract who assist in our operations (e.g., billing software providers)
When required by law, regulation, subpoena, or court order
To protect the rights, property, or safety of the District or others
With your consent or at your direction
We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. These include encryption, access controls, and secure data storage practices.
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us using the information below. We will respond to requests in accordance with applicable laws.
Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience. These may collect anonymous usage statistics. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from them.
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. The latest version will be posted on our website with the effective date.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or how your information is handled, please contact:
Benton County Water District #1
P.O. Box 127
111 East Rose Street
Avoca, AR 72711
Phone: (479) 636-0002
Email: management@bentoncountywater.com