Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 2026

The South Cook County Mosquito Abatement District (SCCMAD) respects the privacy of visitors to its website. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, protected, and disclosed when you visit the District's official website at www.sccmad.org.

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

Information We Collect

Most information available on this website can be viewed without providing personal information.

If you voluntarily contact the District through email, online forms, or other communication methods available on this website, you may provide information such as:

• Name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Mailing address
• Information contained within your message or inquiry

The District collects only the information necessary to respond to your request or provide requested services.

Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, SCCMAD may automatically collect certain technical information when visitors browse the website, including:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Date and time of access
• Pages visited
• Referring website
• Device information

This information is used to improve website performance, maintain security, analyze website usage, and diagnose technical issues. It is generally collected in aggregate and is not used to personally identify individual visitors.

Cookies

The SCCMAD website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, enhance user experience, and remember user preferences.

Visitors may disable cookies through their web browser settings; however, some portions of the website may not function as intended.

How We Use Information

Information collected through this website may be used to:

• Respond to inquiries and requests
• Provide requested information or services
• Improve website performance and usability
• Maintain website security
• Monitor website traffic and usage trends
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws

The South Cook County Mosquito Abatement District does not sell, rent, or distribute personal information collected through this website for commercial purposes.

Public Records

Communications submitted to SCCMAD, including emails and information submitted through website forms, may be subject to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), court order, subpoena, or other applicable laws governing public records.

Although the District makes reasonable efforts to protect personal information, information submitted to a public agency may become part of the public record unless otherwise exempt by law.

Third-Party Services

The District may utilize third-party service providers to help operate, secure, or analyze the performance of this website. These providers may collect limited technical information necessary to perform those services in accordance with their own privacy policies.

This website may also contain links to external websites for the convenience of visitors. SCCMAD is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites.

Website Security

The District employs reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information maintained through this website from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

While reasonable efforts are made to protect information transmitted through this website, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Children's Privacy

This website is intended for use by the general public and is not specifically directed toward children under the age of 13. The District does not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in applicable laws, technology, or District operations. The revision date at the top of this page indicates when this Privacy Policy was last updated.

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