Chaves County Website Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 10/22/2026

1. Purpose

Chaves County is committed to transparency regarding the technologies used on its official website. This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies may be used to support website functionality, improve user experience, and maintain the security and accessibility of County online services.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites may store on a visitor's computer, smartphone, or other device.

These files help websites remember certain information, maintain functionality, and understand how visitors interact with online services.

Cookies generally do not directly identify individuals by name, although certain cookies and associated technical information may be capable of identifying or distinguishing users or devices.

3. How Chaves County Uses Cookies

The County website may use the following categories of cookies:

Essential Cookies

These cookies support basic website operations, security features, navigation, and other functions necessary for the website to operate properly.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies may help the County understand how visitors interact with the website, identify technical problems, and improve website performance and accessibility.

Functional Cookies

These cookies may remember visitor preferences, such as accessibility settings or other website options, to improve the browsing experience.

Third-Party Cookies

Certain website features, including embedded maps, videos, online payment services, or other external resources, may use cookies managed by third-party providers.

These third parties may maintain their own privacy and cookie policies.

4. Managing Cookies

Visitors may control or disable cookies through their web browser settings.

Most modern browsers allow users to view, block, or delete stored cookies.

Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality or prevent some online services from operating as intended.

Where cookie preference controls are provided by the County website, visitors may use those controls to manage applicable optional cookies.

5. Personal Information and Privacy

Chaves County does not use cookies for the purpose of selling personal information.

Information collected through cookies or related website technologies may be used for legitimate government purposes, including website maintenance, performance monitoring, accessibility improvements, and cybersecurity.

Additional information regarding the County's handling of information is available in the Chaves County Website Privacy Policy.

6. Third-Party Services

The County website may link to or incorporate services operated by external organizations.

Chaves County does not control the cookies or tracking technologies used by independently operated third-party websites.

Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy and cookie policies of these providers.

7. Changes to This Policy

Chaves County reserves the right to update this Cookie Policy as necessary to reflect changes in website technology, operational practices, or applicable legal requirements.

Updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date.