Privacy Statement

Plain-language summary

We collect only the information you choose to send through our contact form, along with basic, automatic site data (like IP address and pages visited) to help run and improve the site. We use Google Analytics 4 for general traffic insights. We do not sell your personal information.

Who we are

JonesportAmerica.com (“JA”) is owned by the Town of Jonesport and managed by the Town of Jonesport Economic Development Committee.

Information we collect

Information you submit:

If you contact us through our Contact page, we collect the contact details that you provide (such as name, email address, phone number, town/state, and your message).

Information collected automatically:

When you browse the site, our website systems may log limited technical data such as IP address, browser/device type, pages viewed, approximate visit times, and diagnostic/security information.

How we use information

We use information to:

• Respond to your messages or requests
• Operate and maintain the website
• Understand what content is helpful and improve the site’s usability
• Help protect the site from spam, abuse, or security issues

Google Analytics & cookies:

• JA uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to measure overall site traffic and usage patterns (for example, which pages are visited and how long visitors stay).
• Cookies (small files stored by your browser) may be used for site functionality and analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may affect parts of the site.

Embedded services (Google Maps and YouTube)

Some pages may include embedded content such as Google Maps, and YouTube. These services may collect data or set cookies when you view the embedded content. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.

When we share information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information only when necessary:

• With service providers that help us run the website (such as hosting, security, or analytics), and only to perform their services
• If required to comply with lawful requests, legal obligations, or to protect the rights and safety of the site and the public

How long we keep information

We keep contact messages only as long as needed to respond and for reasonable recordkeeping. Technical logs are generally kept for shorter periods unless needed for security or troubleshooting.

Security

We take reasonable steps to protect information, but no online system can be guaranteed completely secure.

Children’s privacy

JA is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 18, please ask a parent or guardian before submitting personal information through our contact form.

Links to other websites

JA may link to websites we do not control. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

Changes to this statement

We may update this page occasionally. Changes take effect when posted, and we will update the “Last updated” date.

Contact

For privacy questions or concerns, please use our contact page.