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Please Read Carefully Before Using This Web Site

Thank you for visiting the Pierce County web site. Pierce County's policy is to respect and protect the privacy of web site visitors. The purpose of this privacy policy is to provide you with a description of the type of information that is collected and how that information is used.

Collecting Information:

When guests visit the Pierce County web site, some basic information may be collected. This information may include, but is not limited to, which pages are visited and for how long, which homes are viewed, which property searches are run, where the visitors come from, and what ISP they are using. In addition, you may voluntarily provide such information, including but not limited to name, mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address.

Using Information Collected:

Pierce County uses the information collected to improve the quality of this web site, enhance or tailor the information offered, do what you ask us to do, and make your experience on this site as valuable and efficient as possible. We also use this information to inform you about our products and services.

By using Pierce County's web site, you consent to Pierce County's collection and use of your information as described in this policy. As a general rule, we do not share your information with unaffiliated third parties. We however reserve the right to disclose your information under certain circumstances such as but not limited to an inquiry by law enforcement or judicial authorities to protect our own legal rights or to protect the public good. Whenever you are online, you run the risk that the information you provide will fall into the wrong hands. Although Pierce County implements and maintain reasonable security procedures and practices to safeguard your privacy, Pierce County cannot guarantee the security of any information you provide us. Pierce County nor anyone associated with this website accept no responsibility or liability for the activities of third parties.

Your Access to and Control Over Information

You may opt out of any future contacts from us at any time. You can do the following at any time by contacting us via the email address or phone number given on our website:

  • See what data we have about you, if any.
  • Change/correct any data we have about you.
  • Have us delete any data we have about you.
  • Express any concern you have about our use of your data.

Updating Information:

If Pierce County updates this privacy policy, such changes will be posted on this page. So that you are always aware of what information collected and how it is used, we recommend that you review this page regularly.

Links to Other Web Sites:

Please be aware that when you click on links that take you to third-party web sites, you will be subject to their respective privacy policy. While Pierce County supports the protection of privacy on the Internet, Pierce County cannot be responsible for the actions of third parties. You are encouraged to read the posted privacy statement whenever interacting with any web site.

What are cookies and how do we use them:

Cookies are small pieces of text sent as files to your computer by the website you are visiting. Pierce County uses cookies to improve your browsing experience, and to recognize you as you move from one page to another. Without cookies enabled, you will still be able to browse the site, but will not be able to take advantage of certain website features. You can manage your cookie preferences from within your browser. Please see the Help section of your browser for information on how to manage your cookie preferences.

Website Accessibility

Pierce County has worked to make their website ADA compliant. It is important that all people, regardless of their disabilities, are empowered to use all websites. Every year Pierce County works to improve the usability of the website. Below is a partial list of the steps taken by Pierce County to ensure that all people can use this website. If at any time you find that you are having difficulties using this website please notify us so we can improve your experience and further empower you. Contact us online.

Website Accessibility Steps:

  • Font size - Pierce County makes every effort to ensure text is legible. To change the font size in your Windows browser, hold the control key and press the "+" or "-" keys on your keyboard to increase or decrease font size. To change the font size for Mac, hold the comma key and press "+" or "-" keys on your keyboard to increase or decrease font size.
  • Image descriptions and tagging - Pierce County tags all images with text and/or image descriptions for screen readers.
  • Time sensitive user interaction - Forms and other Items requiring user interaction are not time sensitive. Users with visual or hearing impairments will have enough time to provide any needed input requested by Pierce County.
  • reCAPTCHA - Pierce County uses reCAPTCHA to protect its websites from spam, abuse and is ADA compliant. reCAPTCHA keeps automated software from engaging in abusive activities websites while letting valid users pass through with ease.
  • Pierce County tests the website using https://wave.webaim.org. WAVE is a suite of evaluation tools that helps authors make their web content more accessible to individuals with disabilities. WAVE can identify many accessibility and Web Content Accessibility Guideline (WCAG) errors, but also facilitates human evaluation of web content.

If you have questions please contact us.