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Website Privacy Policy Statement

At the Bear River Health Department (BRHD), we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our website visitors. This privacy policy outlines the types of information we may collect from you when you visit our site, how we use that information, and the steps we take to ensure your personal information is protected. 

Purpose: 

BRHD is committed to protecting the privacy of those accessing our website. The purpose of this policy is to inform those accessing the BRHD site about the collection and use of the personally identifiable information of its users while safeguarding users’ data. We do not monetize or improperly share the data. The Privacy Policy Statement (the “Statement”) is provided by BRHD (“we”, “us”, or “our”) in compliance with Utah Code Section 63a-19-402.5.

Terms & Conditions: 

By visiting our website or completing our website forms you agree to receive calls, texts and or email communications from BRHD regarding specific requested information, processes or process updates, or any applicable information about BRHD we feel could be beneficial to you. At any time, you can reply ‘STOP’ to Opt-Out, or reply ‘HELP’ for more information. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. We do not share or sell your personal information, including phone numbers, to third parties.

Personal Data and User Data Definitions: 

For this policy, “Personal Data” means information that is linked or can be reasonably linked to an identified individual or an identifiable individual, such as: 

  • First and last name
  • Physical address
  • Email address
  • Cookies
  • Telephone number
  • Social Security number
  • Credit card information
  • Account number
  • Bank account information
  • Any combination of personal information that could be used to determine identity

For this policy, “User Data” means any information about a user that is automatically collected by a government website when a user accesses the government website, such as:

  • IP or Mac address; or
  • Session ID

SMS Campaigns:

We will not share your opt-in to an SMS campaign with any third party for purposes unrelated to providing you with the services of that campaign. We may share your Personal Data, including your SMS  opt-in or consent status, with third parties that help us provide our messaging services, including but not limited to platform providers, phone companies, and any other vendors who assist us in the delivery of text messages.

Identity and Contact Information: 

BRHD is responsible for this website. You can contact us at: 

User Rights and Choices: 

As a user, you have the following rights:

  • Accessing Your Personal Data or User Data: You can request access to your personal data or user data that is in the possession of BRHD by submitting a formal request using this BRHD Public Records Request Link.
  • Amending or Correcting Personal Data or User Data: You can submit a request to amend or correct your personal data or user data by emailing privacy@brhdut.gov. BRHD will review the request and determine whether the requested changes can be made. 
  • Filing a Complaint with the Data Privacy Ombudsperson: You can file a complaint regarding a governmental entity’s data privacy practices with the Data Privacy Ombudsperson. To file a complaint, please use the following contact information: 
  • Private Classification of Employee Information for At-Risk Individuals: Utah law allows at risk governmental employees to request that their personal information be kept private. If you are an at-risk employee and wish to request this classification, please complete and submit the application form provided below, following the steps outlined in this form:

Website Technologies and User Data Collection: 

When you use our website, we may collect the following user data, potentially through the use of website technologies such as: 

  • Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Cookies
  • Internet domain and Internet Protocol (IP) address;
  • Type of browser and operating system;
  • Date and time of access; 
  • Website pages visited;

Purposes and Uses of User Data:

We collect user data to:

  • Analyze website usage to improve our online services;§
  • Provide location-based user information and services;
  • Any other use necessary to the governmental duties of the Health Department, including for law enforcement purposes. 

Sharing and Selling of User Data:

  • We may share user data with other governmental agencies as permitted by law.
  • We may share user data with third-party contractors to provide services.
  • We do not sell user data to any other parties.

Record Series: 

User data collected by this website is included in the Record Series:

  • Transitory tracking records: GRS-1720
  • Description: These records document transitory transactions. Information tracks services rendered, movement of people, materials and includes internet website visitor information.

Personal Data:

Some forms on this website may request personal data. If the personal data collected is classified as a public record under Utah Code § 63G-2-301, a notice will be provided indicating that. If the personal data is not classified as a public record, it will be used only for the purposes described in the notice provided when you submit the data. 

Consequences of Not Providing Data:

If you choose not to provide the requested personal data, it may affect our ability to provide the specific service or information you are requesting.

Data Breach Notification: 

In the event of a data breach, we will provide notification as required by the Utah Government Data Privacy Act and the Bear River Health Department Data Privacy Program.

Links to Other Websites:

This website may contain links to external websites. BRHD is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review the privacy policies of any external site you visit.

Children’s PII:

Except as otherwise permitted by law, BRHD does not knowingly collect, use, or disclose the personally identifiable information of a child under 13.

Review:

BRHD wants you to feel comfortable using our services, knowing that your privacy is respected and protected and we welcome your feedback on this notice, which is reviewed annually. 

Policy Updates: 

This privacy notice will be reviewed and updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page. The date of the last update will be indicated below:

  • Last Updated: 12/3/2025