Privacy Policy

Allen County Soil and Water Conservation District

Effective Date: November 3, 2026

The Allen County Soil and Water Conservation District (ACSWCD) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share when visiting our website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to protect it.

By using this website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information in the following ways:

Information You Voluntarily Provide

When you contact us, register for an event, request information, participate in a program, or submit an online form, you may voluntarily provide information such as:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Organization or business name
Information included in your message or inquiry
Other information necessary to provide requested services or respond to your request

Providing personal information is voluntary. However, certain information may be necessary for us to respond to inquiries, process registrations, or provide requested services.

Information Collected Automatically

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

Internet Protocol (IP) address
Browser type and operating system
Device information
Pages visited and time spent on the website
Date and time of your visit
Referring website or webpage
General website usage and interaction data

This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and identify opportunities to improve its functionality and accessibility.

2. How We Use Your Information

Information collected through this website may be used to:

Respond to questions, comments, and requests.
Provide information about District programs, services, and conservation initiatives.
Process event registrations and program applications.
Communicate important updates, announcements, and educational opportunities.
Improve website content, functionality, and user experience.
Monitor website performance and security.
Meet applicable governmental, administrative, and legal obligations.

We do not sell personal information collected through this website.

3. Cookies and Website Analytics

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality and understand visitor activity.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites recognize returning visitors and remember certain preferences.

We may use website analytics tools to collect information about website traffic, visitor behavior, and page performance. These tools help us understand which resources are most useful to our visitors.

You may adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.

Third-party services integrated into our website may also use their own cookies or tracking technologies. Their use of information is governed by their respective privacy policies.

4. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to external websites, organizations, and services, including government agencies, conservation partners, educational resources, and registration or payment platforms.

When you visit an external website, you are subject to that website’s privacy policy and practices.

The Allen County Soil and Water Conservation District does not control the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites and is not responsible for their policies.

5. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information collected through our website.

Information may be shared when necessary to:

Respond to your request or provide a service you have requested.
Work with authorized government agencies, conservation partners, or service providers performing services on behalf of the District.
Maintain website operations, security, and technical functionality.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, or other legal requirements.

Public Records Disclosure

The Allen County Soil and Water Conservation District is a governmental entity subject to applicable Indiana public records laws, including the Indiana Access to Public Records Act (Indiana Code 5-14-3).

Information submitted to the District through this website may become part of a governmental record and may be subject to public disclosure unless exempt or confidential under applicable law.

We cannot guarantee that all information submitted through website forms, email, or other communications will remain confidential.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to help protect information submitted through our website from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no website, electronic communication, or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Visitors should use discretion when submitting personal or sensitive information online.

Please avoid submitting confidential financial, medical, or other highly sensitive personal information through general website contact forms or email.

7. Data Retention

Information collected by the District is retained as necessary to fulfill its intended purpose and in accordance with applicable Indiana records retention requirements and governmental recordkeeping policies.

Certain records may be retained for administrative, historical, legal, or public records purposes.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website provides educational information and resources that may be of interest to children, students, teachers, and families.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 through our website without appropriate parental or guardian involvement.

If you believe a child has submitted personal information through our website without appropriate authorization, please contact our office.

9. Your Privacy Choices

You may choose not to provide personal information when visiting our website. However, certain services, registrations, or requests may require contact information to be fulfilled.

You may also:

Adjust your browser settings to manage cookies.
Contact our office with questions about information you have submitted.
Request information about records maintained by the District, subject to applicable laws and records disclosure requirements.

Requests to access or obtain copies of District records are handled in accordance with applicable Indiana public records laws.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

The Allen County Soil and Water Conservation District may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in website functionality, services, technology, or applicable laws.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage visitors to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how information is collected and used through our website, please contact:

Allen County Soil and Water Conservation District

2720 Dupont Commerce Court, Suite 101
Fort Wayne, IN 46825

Phone: (260) 484-5848, Extension 3
Email: allenswcd@gmail.com

Website: https://allenswcd.org/

The Allen County Soil and Water Conservation District is committed to serving the residents, landowners, farmers, educators, and communities of Allen County while respecting the privacy of those who use our website and services.