Jasper County Emergency Services (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of the individuals we serve.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and safeguard information obtained through our services, programs, and communications.
We may collect the following types of personal and non-personal information:
Personal Information
Name, address, phone number, email address
Emergency contact details
Health-related data (only when necessary for emergency response)
Location information (e.g., 911 call data)
Non-Personal Information
Website usage data (e.g., IP address, browser type)
Aggregated statistical data for service improvements
We use collected information for the following purposes:
To provide emergency response services
To communicate with residents and community stakeholders
To improve public safety services and outreach
To fulfill legal or regulatory obligations
To manage and evaluate our operations
We do not sell or rent personal information. We may share information only in the following circumstances:
With other emergency service providers (e.g., police, fire, EMS)
With public health agencies when required
With legal authorities if required by law
With third-party service providers assisting in operational or communication support, under confidentiality agreements
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
You may have the right to:
Access or request a copy of your personal information
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of certain data (as permitted by law)
Opt out of non-emergency communications
To make a request, please contact us.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate consent. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us so we can take corrective action.
Our website or services may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us.
