FOIA - The Freedom of Information Act
The State of Illinois' public access laws include the Freedom of Information Act and the Open Meetings Act.
Requests for inspection or copying of public records shall be made in writing and directed to the Hanover Park Park District. Written requests may be submitted to a public body via personal delivery, mail, email, telefax, or other means available to the District. The public body may honor oral requests for inspection or copying. A public body may not require that a request be submitted on a standard form or require the requester to specify the purpose for a request, except to determine whether the records are requested for a commercial purpose or whether to grant a request for a fee waiver. All requests for inspection and copying received by a public body shall immediately be forwarded to its FOIA officer or designee.
Open Meetings Act 97-0609 - This information as required by law is available at our administrative office. Request for this information can be obtained by using the email request link below.
Hanover Park Park District Privacy Policy
Hanover Park Park District we are committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors and users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, www.hpparks.org. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information from visitors to our Site:
• Personal Information: When you voluntarily provide it to us (e.g., via contact forms, event registration), we may collect personal details such as your name, email address, phone number, and other identifying information.
• Non-Personal Information: This includes data such as browser type, IP address, the pages you visited on our Site, and the duration of your visit. We collect this information using cookies and tracking pixels (e.g., Google Ads and Facebook).
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information in the following ways:
• To improve the functionality of our Site and the services we provide.
• To communicate with you regarding events, services, and announcements related to Hanover Park Park District.
• To monitor and analyze traffic patterns and usage of our Site using tools such as the Google Ads Pixel and Facebook widget.
3. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to enhance your experience and collect information about how visitors interact with our Site.
• Google Ads Pixel: We use this tool to track visitor behavior on our Site and deliver targeted advertisements. This may include displaying relevant ads on Google or its partner websites based on your interactions with our Site.
• Facebook Widget: Our Site includes a Facebook widget that allows users to interact with our social media pages. This may result in the collection of cookies and other data by Facebook to track user engagement.
You can manage your cookie preferences by adjusting your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.
4. Sharing of Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following cases:
• With service providers or third-party vendors (e.g., Google and Facebook) who help us operate and manage our Site, subject to their privacy policies.
• As required by law, regulation, or governmental authority.
5. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, or services. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
6. Security of Your Information
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
7. Your Privacy Choices
• Opt-Out of Google Ads Tracking: You can opt out of personalized Google ads by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• Opt-Out of Facebook Tracking: You can adjust your ad preferences through your Facebook account settings or visit Facebook Ad Preferences.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our privacy practices.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at:
Hanover Park Park District
1919 Walnut Avenue
Hanover Park, IL 60133
Phone: (630) 837-2468
Email: info@hpparks.org