Privacy Policy

Introduction

Jefferson Parish is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our official website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you use contact or inquiry forms on this site, we may collect:

• Your name
• Email address
• Phone number (if provided)
• The content of your message or inquiry

When you register for events through Eventbrite, information you submit is collected and processed by Eventbrite, Inc. in accordance with their own Privacy Policy. Jefferson Parish may receive registration data (such as your name and email) for events we organize.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain technical information is collected automatically, including:

• Your IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring URL (the page you came from)
• Date and time of your visit

This information is collected through standard server logs and may be collected through third-party analytics tools. It is used in aggregate to understand how visitors use our site and to improve our services.

Mapping and Interactive Features

Our website includes an interactive map powered by third-party tile providers (including OpenStreetMap, CARTO, OpenRailwayMap, OpenSeaMap, and OpenAIP). Use of these features may result in your browser making requests to third-party servers. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these providers:

• OpenStreetMap Foundation Privacy Policy
• CARTO Privacy Policy

How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

• Respond to your inquiries and requests
• Send confirmations or updates related to events you register for
• Improve the functionality and content of our website
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect the security and integrity of our systems

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Third-Party Services

Eventbrite

Event registration on or linked from this site is processed by Eventbrite, Inc. When you register for an event, you are subject to Eventbrite’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Jefferson Parish receives event registration data only for events it organizes and uses that data solely for event management purposes.

Analytics

We may use third-party analytics services to help understand website usage. These services may use cookies or similar tracking technologies. You may opt out of analytics tracking by adjusting your browser settings or using browser extensions designed for this purpose.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your browsing experience. Cookies may be set by our site or by third-party services embedded on our pages (such as the interactive map or event calendar).

You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the site.

Data Retention

Information submitted through contact forms is retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry or fulfill the purpose for which it was collected. Server log data is typically retained for no more than 12 months.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through this site, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove it.

Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Opt out of certain data uses

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us.

This website is an official resource of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana