The Municipal Committee Ellenabad (“MCE”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information of citizens, visitors, and users (“you” or “your”) who access our website [Insert Website URL]. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information.
1. Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we may collect the following types of information:
a) Personal Information (provided voluntarily by you):
- Name, address, contact number, email address
- Information submitted through application forms, feedback, or grievance portals
- Details provided while availing online municipal services (such as property tax, water/sewerage services, complaint registration, etc.)
b) Non-Personal Information (collected automatically):
- IP address, browser type, and operating system
- Date, time, and pages accessed
- Cookies and website usage analytics
2. Use of Information
The information collected is used for the following purposes:
- Delivering and improving municipal services
- Processing applications, grievances, and service requests
- Communicating notices, updates, and alerts
- Ensuring website security and preventing unauthorized access or misuse
- Conducting statistical analysis for better service delivery
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not share your personal information with third parties, except in the following cases:
- When required by law or under a court order
- With government departments or agencies for official purposes
- With authorized service providers engaged by MCE for technical or operational support, under strict confidentiality obligations
4. Data Security
The Municipal Committee Ellenabad adopts reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the website may not function properly.
6. Links to External Websites
This website may contain links to third-party websites. The Municipal Committee Ellenabad is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external websites.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction or updating of inaccurate data
- Withdraw consent for non-essential data usage
Such requests can be submitted through the official contact details provided on the website.
8. Changes to this Policy
The Municipal Committee Ellenabad reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be reflected on this page along with the updated effective date.