Privacy Policy

Social Media Terms of Use

The City of Henderson uses social media to communicate matters of public interest. All official City of Henderson social media channels are limited public forums. We encourage you to submit comments that are on topic, but please address your comments to the specific topic(s) discussed. This is a forum limited to the specific topics identified and raised by the City. Users who submit Content to this City Social Media Site agree they have read, understand and agree to the following terms and conditions by virtue of such use:

Terms of Use

I am submitting content voluntarily and on my own behalf.
The content I post reflects my own original thoughts or work.
I understand that the City/County has the right to re-post or share any Content, photos or videos that I submit on this or other City/County Social Media Sites.
I understand that any Content I provide may be considered a “public record” under state law.
I understand and agree that unless specifically identified as a resource for receiving requests for information under the state public information laws, City Social Media Sites are not proper vehicles for making requests for public information or public records under state law and any such requests must be made to the appropriate custodian of the records through Contact Henderson at cityofhenderson.com
I understand and agree that my and others’ comments are subject to archiving and that my comments and others’ comments are subject to removal in whole or in part from this site if my or their comments contain:
– Is off-subject or out of context
– Makes use of profanity
– Contains obscenity or material that appeals to the prurient of interests
– Contains any form of hate speech or is discriminatory on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, or gender identity Is threatening, harassing or discriminatory
– Depicts or encourages violence or other illegal activities
– Displays sensitive and personal identifying information (PII)
– Promotes commercial products/services
– Contains partisan political statements or promotes political campaigns or candidates Information that directly interferes or compromises ongoing investigations, public safety tactics, or the safety of public safety officers
– Links to any site or Content posted by automatic software programs (i.e. “bots”)
– Appear to violate the intellectual property right of the City or a third party under federal or state law
– Contains information that reasonably could compromise individual or public safety
I also understand that the views and comments expressed on this site only reflect those of the comment’s author, and do not necessarily reflect the official views of the City, its elected and appointed Officers and Employees or its departments and agencies.
Waiver of Liability. Because various laws exist that create liability for various actions, including but without limitation defamation, invasion of privacy, false light, breach of contract, procurement violations, violations of due process among many potential areas of exposure for which the City accepts no responsibility based on the actions of others or for creating this Social Media Site, I, for myself, successors and assigns, release and hold harmless and agree to indemnify the City, including its Officers and Employees, from any and all actions, claims, liabilities and damages of whatever kind and nature arising out of or in connection with my use of the City Social Media Site/Account.

By posting or commenting I acknowledge that I understand and accept these terms of use.

Third Party Sites

Visitors to City websites and applications may link to various other websites or applications. The City may maintain official content on third party websites or applications to engage with the community and communicate with users through multiple channels. The City is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites and applications. Many of these sites, particularly those in the private sector, may not be subject to state or federal law. Those visiting external sites or applications are advised to check the applicable privacy statement and be cautious about providing personally identifiable information without a clear understanding of how the information will be used.

Accuracy

Visitors to, and users of, any City websites and applications, are advised that information contained within the pages of the websites and application is believed to be accurate. However, errors can occur. The City makes no warranty or guarantee regarding the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of such information and the data or that such information and data will be error-free. The City does not endorse any products or services linked from this system, and none of them shall be held liable for any losses, damages or injury caused by reliance on the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of such information. Portions of the information may be incorrect or not current. Any person or entity that uses or relies on any information obtained from this system assumes all risk of using or relying on any such information.

Prohibited Uses

You may use City websites and applications only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms of use and privacy policy. You agree not to use any website or application:

In any way that violates, or is in noncompliance with, any applicable federal, state, local, or international law, rule or regulation.
For the purpose of exploiting, harming, or attempting to exploit or harm minors in any way by exposing them to inappropriate content, asking for personally identifiable information, or otherwise.
To send, knowingly receive, upload, download, use, or re-use any material that does not comply with these terms of use and privacy policy.
To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material, including any “junk mail,” “chain letter,” “spam,” or any other similar solicitation.
To impersonate or attempt to impersonate the City, a City employee, another user, or any other person or entity (including, without limitation, by using email addresses or screen names associated with any of the foregoing).
To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of a website or application, or which, as determined by us, may harm the City or users of any website or application, or expose them to liability or injury.

Additionally, you agree not to:

Use any website or application in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the site or interfere with any other party’s use of a website or application, including their ability to engage in real time activities through the website or application.
Use any automated or manual process to copy any of the material on a website or application, or for any other purpose not expressly authorized in these terms of use and privacy policy, without our prior written consent.
Use any device, software, or routine that interferes with the proper working of the a website or application.
Introduce any viruses, Trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the a website or application, the server on which the any website or application is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to a website or application.
Attack a website or application via a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of-service attack.
Otherwise attempt to interfere with the proper working of any website or application.

Our Commitment to Data Security

Customers are be able to transact financial business with the City through various e-commerce applications utilized by the City. To protect this information, the City uses credit card verification services, up-to-date encryption technologies, and the like to maintain a standard, high level of protection for your information. Finally, the City’s Information Technology environment is configured to industry best practices including periodic security testing.

Cookies

The City may occasionally use “cookies” in connection with the use of the City websites and applications. What are cookies? Cookies are small pieces of information that a website or application transfers to an individual’s hard drive for record-keeping purposes. Cookies may make web surfing easier for you by saving your preferences while you are at our sites or using our applications.

Endpoint Data Collection

Endpoint devices may automatically send us (and the City may retain) information such as:

Internet domain through which you access the service
Internet Protocol (IP) address of the computer you are using
Type of browser software and operating system you are using
Date and time you access the service
The IP address of the site from which you linked directly to the website or application
GPS data as needed for geolocation-based services

Who to Contact

Any questions or concerns about this privacy policy should be directed to PIO@cityofhenderson.com.

Changes to the Privacy Policy

It is the City’s policy to post any changes we make to the terms of use or the privacy policy on this page with a notice that the terms of use and privacy policy has been updated on the Website home page. The date the terms of use and privacy policy was last revised is identified at the bottom of the page. Your continued use of any City websites or applications following the posting of revised terms of use and privacy policy means that you accept and agree to the changes. You are responsible for periodically visiting our website and these terms of use and privacy policy to check for any changes.