Privacy Policy

1. Collection of Personal Information

The City of Santa Claus may collect personal information from visitors to our website in a variety of ways. This includes—but is not limited to—instances such as submitting forms, registering for events, responding to surveys, or engaging with other features, services, or resources we offer. You may be asked to provide your name, email address, mailing address, or phone number as needed.

You are welcome to browse our website anonymously. We only collect personal information when it is voluntarily submitted by users. However, choosing not to provide certain information may limit your ability to participate in some online features or services.

2. Collection of Non-Personal Information

We may automatically collect non-personal information when you interact with our website. This may include your browser type, device information, operating system, and details about your internet service provider or how you accessed our site.

3. Use of Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device to help improve functionality and track basic user behavior. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some parts of the site may not function optimally if you do so.

4. How We Use the Information We Collect

The City of Santa Claus may use the information we gather for the following purposes:

  • To ensure website functionality and performance
  • To respond to public inquiries and service requests
  • To improve the user experience
  • To support city services, programs, and community initiatives
  • To send newsletters or updates (when users opt-in)
  • To analyze and improve the effectiveness of our communications

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures help ensure the integrity and confidentiality of the data you provide.

6. Sharing of Personal Information

The City of Santa Claus does not sell, rent, or trade personal identification information. We may share general, non-personal demographic data with trusted partners and service providers to help us improve services and understand user engagement. Any third-party providers are only given access to information necessary to perform their work and are required to keep it confidential.

7. Email Communications

If you opt in to receive email updates, we may send you periodic emails about city news, services, or events. You may unsubscribe at any time by following the unsubscribe link provided at the bottom of each email.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites maintained by other organizations, including partners and community resources. The City of Santa Claus is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.

9. Advertising and Tracking

The City does not currently serve ads on this website. However, in the event we partner with third-party platforms or use Google services such as Google Analytics, these services may use cookies to collect anonymized, non-personal information for tracking and analysis purposes. You may opt out of Google’s tracking cookies through their advertising settings or content network privacy policy.

10. Your Rights (Applicable to Residents of the European Union)

If you are a resident of the European Union, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data. Please contact us if you would like to exercise these rights. Be aware that your data may be processed or stored outside of the EU, including in the United States.

11. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do, the updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

12. Acceptance of Policy Terms

By using our website, you acknowledge and accept the terms of this Privacy Policy. Continued use of the website following changes to this policy will signify your acceptance of those changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the practices of the City of Santa Claus website, please contact us at:

City of Santa Claus
Email: mayor@cityofsantaclaus.org
Phone: 912-526-6949
Mailing Address: 25 December Dr Santa Claus, Ga 30436