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Privacy Policy
The City of West Hollywood (“City”) has created this privacy policy in order to demonstrate our firm commitment to privacy and to provide information relating to the City’s collection and use of personally identifiable information and non-personally identifiable information. The following discloses our information gathering and use practices for www.weho.org (the “Website”).
What information does this Website collect from you?
The City collects personally identifiable information and non-personally identifiable information from you on its Website.
Personally identifiable information: This refers to information that allows the City to identify a specific individual. When you engage in certain, optional activities on this Website, such as subscribing to certain updates or email lists or submitting a Public Records Act request, the City collects the following types of personally identifiable information:
- First and last name;
- Email address;
- Telephone number; and
- Information concerning a user which is maintained in personally identifiable form in combination with another identifier (requestors’ information from Public Records Act requests).
Access to personally identifiable information in public records at the City is controlled primarily by the California Public Records Act. (Government Code Section 6250, et seq.) While the Public Records Act sets the general policies for access to City records, other sections of California code as well as federal laws also deal with confidentiality issues.
Non-personally identifiable information: This refers to information that does not allow the City to identify a specific individual and is automatically transmitted by your browser. This information consists of the following:
- Uniform Resource Locator (URL) of the site you previously visited;
- Domain names and IP addresses which are numbers that are automatically assigned to your computer whenever you are connected to the internet;
- Browser version you are using to access the City’s Website.
This non-personally identifiable information is used to help diagnose and fix problems with the City’s server and Website. It also assists the City in administering its Website.
What are your choices regarding collection of your information?
This Website gives you the following options to remove your information from the City’s database so that you do not receive future communications or service. If users are subscribed to our e-notification subscription lists, they can update or unsubscribe themselves at https://www.weho.org/email. The unsubscribe and update option is also visible on every e-notification they receive from these subscription lists. You can also send an email to webmaster@weho.org to request that the City remove your email address from its email distribution list. As a result, you will not receive emails from the City.
You can also change the preferences in your browser so that your browser does not accept tracking signals, known as “cookies,” from the City’s Website. A cookie is a small data text file, which a website stores on your computer’s hard drive (if your web browser permits) that can later be retrieved to identity you to the City. By modifying your browser preferences, you have the choice to accept all cookies, to be notified when a cookie is set, or to reject all cookies. If you choose to reject all cookies, some parts of our Website may not work properly in your case.
How can you update or correct your Personally Identifiable Information?
This site gives you the following options to modify your personally identifiable information previously collected through the City’s Website. You may email the following address to request such changes: webmaster@weho.org.
If the City makes any material changes to its privacy policy for its Website, it will send an email to those users enrolled on its email distribution list. The City will also update the effective date of the privacy policy on its Website.
What should you know about privacy policies and data collection at any third party sites accessible from our Website?
This Website, at www.weho.org, contains links to other sites. The City is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such sites. Visitors to such sites are advised to check the privacy statements of such sites and to be cautious about providing personally identifiable information without a clear understanding of how the information will be used.
How do I contact the City regarding its Website?
This site has security measures in place to protect the loss, misuse and alteration of the information under our control.
If you have any questions about this privacy statement, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this Website, you can contact:
webmaster@weho.org
City of West Hollywood
8300 Santa Monica Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Date last modified: July 12, 2018.
Terms and Conditions
Introduction
Welcome to the official website of the City of West Hollywood (“Website”).
Your use of the City of West Hollywood’s (“City”) Website is subject to the below Terms of Use (“Terms”) and the Privacy Policy at https://www.weho.org/city-government/communications/digital-media/privacy-policy, which may be updated from time to time, and incorporated herein by this reference. Please read these City’s Terms before using this site and any of its pages or any services offered herein.
By using the Website and other services offered by the City (“Services”), you signify your assent to these Terms. Further, the City reserves the right to revise these Terms without notice. By continuing to use the Website and the Services, you acknowledge and agree to our current and any future Terms. If you do not understand the Terms or object to any part of it, please immediately discontinue use of this Website.
Copyright and Trademarks
The materials and information on this Website (“Content”) may be protected by the United States and other copyright laws. Using our Services does not give you ownership of any intellectual property rights or other rights in the Content you access. The availability of any Content on our Website is not a waiver of any proprietary rights, such as patent, license, copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights we may have in said Content.
The City grants you a limited, non-exclusive, revocable license to view and print Content from this Website for informational and non-commercial purposes. Any other copying, distribution, retransmission or modification of the Content of this Website, whether in electronic or hard copy form, without the express prior written permission of the City is strictly prohibited.
The City’s logos and other official insignia may not be used or reproduced without our written permission.
If you believe your intellectual property rights have been infringed on the Website, please email us at webmaster@weho.org with relevant information and any supporting materials.
Links to other pages
By accessing this Website or its Content you may gain access to websites, content, data, information, applications, or materials from third parties, including links to third party websites and applications (“Third-Party Materials”). Such Third-Party Materials are provided solely as a convenience, and you may access them, use them or rely upon them, solely at your own risk. The City does not assume responsibility for the accessibility, contents, accuracy, nor completeness of those Third- Party Materials. The linked sites are for your convenience only and you access them at your own risk. The City hereby disclaims all liability or responsibility to you for any claims arising out of or related to the third-party websites and Third-Party Materials.
No warranties
THIS WEBSITE, ANY SERVICES PROVIDED HEREIN, AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.
Content is provided solely for general informational purposes, and not intended to provide any engineering, technical, commercial, legal advice or advice of any other kind.
The City hereby disclaims any express or implied warranties, representations or endorsements whatsoever (including, without limitation, non-infringement, the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose) with regard to this Website, the materials, any products, information or service provided on this Website, or any Third-Party Materials on this Website, and the City shall not be liable for any cost or damage arising either directly or indirectly from your use of this Website, its Content, any products, or services provided on this Website, or any Third Party Materials on this Website. The City does not warrant that this Website will be uninterrupted or error-free or that defects in this Website will be corrected.
In no event will the City or its officers, employees, agents and the assigns of same be liable for (1) any incidental, consequential, or indirect damages (including, but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, loss of data, business interruption, loss of programs or information, and the like) arising out of the use of or inability to use this Website, its Content, or transactions provided on this site or downloaded from this Website, even if the City or its authorized representatives have been advised of the possibility of such damages, or (2) any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies in this Website or its Content. Or any Third-Party Materials..
Indemnification
As a condition of your use of this Website and any services provided herein, you agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City and its officers, employees, agents and the assigns of same, from and against any and all loss, costs, expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses), claims, damages and liabilities related to or associated with your use of this Website and any violation of these Terms.
Your Information
All information that you share with us, or that is automatically shared in the course of your use of the Website or Services, including your use of the Website to register or to create, manage, or use your account, will be used and processed in accordance with these Terms and the City’s Privacy Policy.
Accounts
You are responsible for the security of your account, including maintaining the confidentiality of your registration and account information, including your username and password. You must promptly notify us of any unauthorized use of your account.
If you have any questions about registering for an account, please contact us at webmaster@weho.org.
Laws Applicable to Public Entities
The City is subject to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code Section 6250 et seq.) and other open government and transparency laws. You acknowledge and agree that certain information you provide in connection with your use of the Website and the Services may be subject to disclosure and production pursuant to those laws.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms constitute a contract made under and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of California. You agree that any claims or disputes arising out of your use of this Website or services provided herein shall be filed in the state or federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California.
Miscellaneous
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and the City with respect to the use of this Website, the services provided herein, and the Content. The City’s failure to insist upon or enforce strict performance of any provision of these Terms shall not be construed as a waiver of any provision or right. Neither the course of conduct between the parties nor trade practice shall act to modify any provision of these Terms.
Last Update: November 13, 2023
These Terms were last updated on November 13, 2023
Contact Information
Questions or comments regarding this Website should be sent by e-mail or by U.S. mail to:
City of West Hollywood
Attn: Communications Department
8300 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, California 90069