Privacy policy

Information We Collect

We may collect two types of information:

1. Personal Information
   • Details you voluntarily provide through forms, including your name, address, email, phone number, and other contact or application-related information.
2. Non-Personal Information
   • Data automatically collected, such as IP addresses, browser types, device details, and browsing activities on our site.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

• Process and evaluate applications for employment with the Nevada County Sheriff's Office.
• Respond to inquiries and provide recruitment-related information.
• Improve our website’s functionality and enhance user experience.
• Conduct analytics to monitor website usage and trends.

We will not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties except as required by law or necessary for processing your application. No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our site may use cookies and similar tools to collect non-personal information to improve functionality and gather analytics. You may modify your browser settings to decline cookies; however, this may affect website performance.

Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites.

Data Security

We employ appropriate measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or misuse. However, no digital platform is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee complete protection.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Access, update, or correct your personal information.
• Request deletion of your personal information, where legally applicable.

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details provided below.

Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for compliance purposes. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised date.

Contact Information

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Nevada County Sheriff's Office
Email: Sheriffrecruiting@nevadacountyca.gov

By using our recruitment website, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Last Updated: Dec 9, 2024