Privacy Policy

It is the policy of the District to limit links to governmental and non-commercial websites that provide information relevant to the functions and services provided by the District. The provision of links should not be construed as an endorsement or sponsorship of these external websites, their content, or their hosts.

The District specifically disavows legal responsibility for what a user may find on another site, or for the personal opinions of individuals posted on any site, whether or not operated by the District. The views and opinions of the authors of documents published on or linked to the District's website do not necessarily state or reflect the opinion, policy, or position of the District.

The District has made an effort to insure the accuracy of the information provided on its website. However, neither the District, nor any department, officer, or employee of the District warrants the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information published on the website, nor endorses any content, viewpoints, products, or services linked to this website, and shall not be held liable for any losses caused by reliance on the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of such information. Portions of such information may be incorrect or not current. Any person or entity that relies on any information obtained from this website does so at his/her own risk. Please contact the District at 206-244-9575, to verify the accuracy of the data.

This statement addresses collection, use, security of, and access to information that may be obtained through use of the Southwest Suburban Sewer District website. This notice covers the following topics:

• Information Collected and How it is Used
• Nondisclosure of Certain (Personal/Private) Information
• Review and Correction of Personally Identifiable Information
• Security
• Disclaimer
• Contact Information

When you visit our website and browse, read pages, or download information, we gather and store certain information about your visit:

• The Internet Protocol (IP) address and domain name used
• The type of browser and operating system you used
• The date and time you visited this site
• The web pages or services you accessed at this site
• The website you visited prior to coming to this website

This information is analyzed to determine how our website is being used so that we may continually improve the site's usefulness to the public. This information does not identify you personally.

We will only collect personal information about you if you voluntarily provide it to us. The personal information you volunteer is limited to what is required to assist you in doing business with the District via the website.

If, during your visit to our website, you participate in a survey, send an email, or perform some other transaction online, the following additional information will be collected:

• Information volunteered in response to a survey
• The email address, and contents of the email, for those who communicate via email
• Information volunteered through an online form or transaction for any other purpose

We collect and retain personal information for the following purposes:

• To process your requests for services, products, or further information
• To communicate with you regarding services or products that you have requested - for example, to send you a statement or a receipt
• To identify you if you have a question or concern about the service or product that you have requested
• To enhance website services and any business function processing
• To meet legal and regulatory requirements

The District is the sole owner of the information collected on its site. We do not use or retain personal information that you provide to us for any secondary purposes unless we clearly notify you and ask your permission first. We will not sell, share, rent or otherwise disclose your personal information to any organization or individual outside the District unless we first notify you and ask your permission. The exceptions to this policy of non-disclosure are stated in the following:

The District may disclose your personal information:

• To companies contracted to process your requests.
• For law enforcement purposes.
• In compliance with the State of Washington Public Records Disclosure Act. Under this Act, we are required to release any documents we have, to any person requesting them, within five business days, unless the act specifically exempts the information from disclosure.
• For the purpose of acting in an emergency or in compassionate circumstances to facilitate contact with your next of kin or friend if you become injured or take ill.

You may request changes to your personal information by submitting a written request that shows the inaccuracy.

The District has taken several steps to safeguard the integrity of its data and prevent unauthorized access to information maintained by the District. These measures are designed and intended to prevent corruption of data, block unknown or unauthorized access to our systems and information, and to provide reasonable protection of private information in our possession.

The District has many links to other websites. These include links to websites operated by other government agencies, non-commercial organizations and, at times, private businesses. When you link to another site, you are no longer on the District website and this Privacy Policy will not apply. When you leave our site, we encourage you to read the privacy statement of each website that you visit before you provide any personal information.

To offer comments about the District's website, or about the information presented in this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Southwest Suburban Sewer District
Attn. Web Master
431 Southwest Ambaum Boulevard
Burien, Washington 98166-2497
Phone: 206-244-9575