1.1 Basic information collected for website measurement (e.g., cookies)
When a computer is used to access information on Denvergov.org, the following basic information is automatically received and stored by our web servers:
- Your computer’s Internet protocol address (IP address), which establishes your computer location on the internet and allows other computers, such as those hosting Denvergov.org, to send it content and other information;
- The date, time, and duration of a website visit;
- If a computer accesses a page on Denvergov.org through a link from an external page not hosted on our site, the URL of that referring page;
- Your basic computer information, such as the type and version of web browser, operating system, screen resolution, and connection speed;
- The specific pages accessed during a visit on Denvergov.org and the amount of data (measured in number of bytes) transmitted during the visit.
1.1.1 City and County of Denver website measurement and analytics
The City uses web measurement technologies to analyze data automatically collected during site visits. We analyze this information in order to provide an optimal user experience on Denvergov.org and to understand how the public is using our website. This is currently done through third-party analytics providers Siteimprove and Google Analytics, by tracking persistent cookies and session cookies.
Our third-party analytics providers do not receive any personal identifying information to track the browsing of individual users. The City does view aggregated analyses prepared by our third-party analytics providers, but these analyses do not include any personally identifiable information. Please review our third-party analytics providers’ privacy policies at Siteimprove Privacy and Security and Google Privacy & Terms, Technologies for additional information about what is collected.
- Session cookies are used for technical reasons to facilitate efficient navigation through the site, for login sessions to remain persistent throughout a visit, and for generating aggregated statistics about how the website is used.
- Persistent cookies are used to recognize a computer that has previously visited Denvergov.org, which can improve a user’s experience by maintaining settings, preferences, and storing data so pages load faster. Denvergov.org currently uses the following persistent cookies: When a visitor views a page, Denvergov.org sets three persistent cookies to measure website metrics such as popular pages and how often people visit the website. These cookies do not collect personal identifying information. We disclose only in aggregate form our statistical analyses or demographics of users to third parties.
1.2 Third-party website measurement
Certain pages on Denvergov.org may include web content from third parties, such as embedded video, social media feeds, and other externally hosted services. When you like, tweet, mention, share, post, comment, or access a City and County of Denver social media account, those interactions are stored as City records and are subject to the City's records retention and public disclosure requirements. Your activity on third-party sites is also governed by the security and privacy policies of the third-party sites.
1.2.1 How you can control website measurement and customization technologies.
Visitors can control aspects of website measurement and data collection technologies by choosing to disable “cookies.”
You can choose not to accept cookies from any website, including Denvergov.org, by changing the settings of your browser. You can also delete cookies stored in your browser at any time. Visitors who choose to disable these settings will continue to have access to comparable information on our site.
At any time, while interacting with our site(s) you may decline participation in any activity that asks for information (e.g., surveys, web-based apps, or email notifications). Your choice not to participate will not affect your ability to use other features on Denvergov.org.
1.2.2 Personal information voluntarily provided about yourself (e.g., via online web forms, etc.)
Personal information submitted voluntarily to us through online web forms, email subscriptions, and messages, or through interactive web-based applications will be used to respond to your message may be utilized for other governmental purposes. By providing your personally identifiable information you are consenting to the City and County of Denver’s use of the information. The information you submit will remain private; however, as a governmental agency, Colorado Open Records Act applies. Unless otherwise protected by law, any information that we receive through use of our site is subject to the same provisions as information provided on paper. The City will not utilize your information for commercial purposes.
This information is not reported or used in any manner that would reveal personally identifiable information and will not be released to any outside parties unless the City is legally required to do so.
In some instances, we may host content on a third-party website such as Facebook or Twitter. Your activity on those third-party sites is governed by the security and privacy policies of the third-party sites.
1.2.3 User Accounts on Denvergov.org
Certain web-based applications or features on Denvergov.org may require users to create an account in order to access full functionality or restricted areas of the site. Account creation requires users to provide a valid email address and a first and last name. We use this information to communicate with you and to identify content you create or request with the account. Session cookies are required with users’ accounts in order to maintain a user's login while interacting with the site.
If you choose to create a Denvergov account, you may delete the account at any time. Once your account is deleted all personally identifiable information attached to your account will be removed. Please see instructions for deleting your Denvergov account.
Some of the information provided to set up a user account such as your ZIP code, as well as user-generated content (e.g., compilations of public comments posted to the site with the account) may be treated as public information.