At Stark County Auditor, we value your privacy and keep your personal info safe. This Privacy Policy tells you how we handle your data when you visit our website (starkcountyauditor.org). We also explain how we protect your personal information.
It’s important to read this Privacy Policy carefully. It shows how we handle your information and how we treat it. By using our site, you agree to our policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect different types of information when you use the Stark County Auditor® website:
Personal Information
This includes details that can identify you, such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
You share this info when you fill out forms, ask questions, or contact us by email or phone.
Non-Personal Information
This info can’t be used to identify you:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring/exit pages
We use it to make our website better and give you a better experience.
Cookies
Our site might use cookies to make your visit better. Cookies are small files that help us remember you and understand how you use the site. You can change your cookie settings in your browser.
Ezoic Services
This website uses the services of Ezoic Inc. (“Ezoic”), including to manage third-party interest-based advertising. Ezoic may employ a variety of technologies on this website, including tools to serve content, display advertisements, and enable advertising to visitors of this website, which may utilize first and third-party cookies.
A cookie is a small text file sent to your device by a web server that enables the website to remember information about your browsing activity. First-party cookies are created by the site you are visiting, while third-party cookies are set by domains other than the one you’re visiting. Ezoic and our partners may place third-party cookies, tags, beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to monitor interactions with advertisements and optimize ad targeting. Please note that disabling cookies may limit access to certain content and features on the website, and rejecting cookies does not eliminate advertisements but will result in non-personalized advertising. You can find more information about cookies and how to manage them here.
The following information may be collected, used, and stored in a cookie when serving personalized ads:
- IP address
- Operating system type and version
- Device type
- Language preferences
- Web browser type
- Email (in a hashed or encrypted form)
Ezoic and its partners may use this data in combination with information that has been independently collected to deliver targeted advertisements across various platforms and websites. Ezoic’s partners may also gather additional data, such as unique IDs, advertising IDs, geolocation data, usage data, device information, traffic data, referral sources, and interactions between users and websites or advertisements, to create audience segments for targeted advertising across different devices, browsers, and apps. You can find more information about interest-based advertising and how to manage them here.
You can view Ezoic’s privacy policy here, or for additional information about Ezoic’s advertising and other partners, you can view Ezoic’s advertising partners here.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for several reasons:
Providing Services
We answer your questions and give you info on property taxes, public services, or financial matters in Stark County.
We work to improve the services of the Stark County Auditor® office.
Improving Our Website
We try to understand how you use the website to make it better and easier to use.
Communications
We send updates, notifications, and other communications about services from the Stark County Auditor® office.
We only contact you if you agree, and you can stop getting emails anytime.
3. Sharing Your Information
We don’t sell, trade, or share your personal info with others unless the law requires it or to provide services. Sometimes, we might share info with trusted providers who help us run our website or serve users. They promise to keep your info secret.
Legal Compliance
We might share your personal info to:
- Follow legal rules or government requests.
- Enforce our policies and terms.
- Protect our organization, your privacy, safety, or property.
4. How We Protect Your Information
We take steps to keep your personal info safe from unauthorized access or harm. We use encryption, secure servers, and check our systems often to find and fix any problems.
But, no internet or electronic storage is completely safe. We can’t promise your info is 100% secure.
5. Third-Party Links
Our website might link to other sites not covered by this Privacy Policy. We’re not responsible for those sites’ privacy practices or content. Always check the privacy policies of any site you visit.
6. Your Privacy Rights
As a user of the Stark County Auditor® website, you have certain rights:
Access to Information: You can ask for a copy of the personal info we have on you.
Correction: If your info is wrong or outdated, you can ask us to fix it.
Deletion: You can ask us to delete your personal info, except when the law says we must keep it.
Opt-Out of Communications: You can stop getting emails or other messages from us at any time. Just follow the unsubscribe link or contact us directly.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not for kids under 13. We don’t collect personal info from them. If you think your kid gave us their info, please let us know. We’ll remove it right away.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We might change this Privacy Policy sometimes. This could be because of new practices or laws. When we do, we’ll update the “Effective Date” at the top. It’s a good idea to check this policy often to see how we protect your info.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us:
Stark County Auditor®
Phone: (330) 451-7357
Email: auditor@starkcountyohio.gov
Fax: (330) 451-7630
Mailing Address: 110 Central Plaza S, Suite 220, Canton, Ohio 44702
10. Consent
By using our website, you agree to how we handle your info. This is all explained in this Privacy Policy.
Summary
This Privacy Policy is clear about how we use your personal info. The Stark County Auditor® office values your privacy. We only use your info to help you better.