Privacy Policy

Last Updated: Feb 18, 2025

Personal Information Collected

When we talk about “Personal Information” in this Privacy Policy, we are referring to data collected through Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and any information you provide through our website.

We collect information about how visitors interact with our website using GA4. This information may include:

  • Device type and browser information
  • IP address (anonymized in Google Analytics by default)
  • Geographic location (generalized, not precise)
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referral sources (how you arrived at our site)
  • Clicks and interactions with site content

GA4 helps us understand user behavior to improve our website and content. All data collected through GA4 is aggregated and does not personally identify individuals.

How Your Information Is Used

We use analytics data to:

  • Monitor website performance and optimize user experience
  • Understand visitor trends and behavior
  • Improve content relevance and engagement
  • Detect and prevent security threats

Sharing

We do not sell or distribute your personal data. However, we use GA4 to process analytics data. Google may process this data according to its privacy policy, which you can review here: Google Privacy Policy.

To opt out of GA4 tracking, you can use the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on: Google Analytics Opt-Out.

Legal Basis

We collect and process data using GA4 based on legitimate interest, as this data helps us maintain and improve our website. GA4 also operates under user consent mechanisms where required by law.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your data, including:

  • Requesting access to analytics data associated with your use
  • Opting out of data tracking (via browser settings or opt-out tools)
  • Requesting data deletion where applicable

International Data Transfers

Google processes GA4 data globally. Google has measures in place to protect transferred data in accordance with applicable laws.

Contact Information

For any questions regarding this policy, please contact:

Phone: (805) 654-2551
Address: Ventura County Sheriff’s Office – 800 S. Victoria Ave Ventura, CA 93009