County Website
Privacy Policy
How the Jefferson County website handles the information you share with us.
Information We Collect
You can browse this website without providing any personal information. We collect personal information only when you choose to give it to us, for example when you submit an online form (such as a road problem report, code enforcement complaint, employment application, volunteer application, or ADA accommodation request) or sign up for county alerts and newsletters. The information requested on each form is used only to respond to and process your request.
How We Use Your Information
Information you submit is routed to the appropriate county department so staff can respond. We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information. Information is shared outside county government only when required to process your request or as required by law.
Public Records Notice
Under Florida law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.
Jefferson County is subject to Florida’s public records laws (Chapter 119, Florida Statutes). Information submitted to the county, including through this website, may be considered a public record and subject to disclosure upon request unless an exemption applies. Learn more on our Public Records Request page.
Cookies and Analytics
This website may use essential cookies needed for basic site functions, such as remembering a form in progress. We do not use cookies to track you across other websites or to serve advertising.
Links to Other Websites
This site links to other government agencies and community organizations. Jefferson County is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of other websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any site you visit.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed at children and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page.