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Internet Privacy Policy | York County, VA Citizen News Customer Satisfaction Survey /QuickLinks.aspx Search Home Government Internet Privacy Policy York County, Virginia Website Legal Notices I. Internet Privacy Policy Last Updated: September 29, 2025 This Internet Privacy Policy is provided in accordance with the Government Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act (§ 2.2-3800 et seq. of the Code of Virginia). York County is committed to safeguarding the privacy of individuals who visit our website, www.yorkcounty.gov. 1. Information We Collect A. Information You Provide Voluntarily Examples include: Submitting forms for permits, licenses, program registrations, or reservations Making online payments for taxes, utilities, or fees Signing up for newsletters, alerts, or notifications Applying for employment with York County Submitting FOIA requests or other inquiries The personal information requested may include, but is not limited to: Name, address, phone number, and email address Account or parcel numbers for utility and tax services Payment card or bank account information (processed through secure third-party vendors; not stored by the County) Employment history, education, and other details you provide in job applications B. Information Collected Automatically When you access the County’s website, we may use Google Analytics and standard server logs to collect technical information, such as: Internet Protocol (IP) address (truncated/anonymized in accordance with Google’s settings) Browser type, operating system, and device type Date, time, and duration of visit Pages visited and referring website General geographic location (not precise address) Cookies or identifiers used to distinguish between repeat visitors York County uses this information only in aggregate form to understand how the website is used and to improve services. We do not use Google Analytics to identify individual users, and we do not combine this data with personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it through an online form. Users may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. 2. How We Use Information York County uses collected information to: Provide requested services and process transactions Respond to inquiries, requests, or applications Improve website performance and user experience Maintain security and protect against unauthorized access Comply with state and federal reporting requirements The County does not sell or share your personal information for marketing purposes. 3. Access to Public Records Under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (§ 2.2-3700 et seq.), certain records may be considered public and are subject to disclosure unless specifically exempt. Examples of exempt information include personnel records, account numbers, and certain security data. 4. Disclosure of Information York County may disclose information: To contractors or vendors engaged to provide services on behalf of the County (subject to confidentiality requirements) As required by law, subpoena, or court order To protect the security or integrity of County systems 5. Your Rights You are not required to provide personal information when visiting YorkCounty.gov, but some services may not be available without it. You have the right to inspect and request correction of any personal information collected about you, subject to County procedures and applicable law. Questions regarding access or correction should be directed to the County’s FOIA Officer. 6. Security York County employs reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. Sensitive data (such as payment details) is transmitted through secure, encrypted channels. 7. External Links YorkCounty.gov may contain links to external websites not managed by the County. York County is not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of those sites. Users are encouraged to review external privacy policies before providing personal information. 8. Contact Information For questions about this policy or to exercise your rights under Virginia law, please contact: York County FOIA/Privacy Officer 224 Ballard Street Yorktown, VA 23690 Phone: (757) 890-3300Email
Notice of Municipal Election 2025 City of Orangeburg Elections Schedule
Notice of Municipal Election 2025 City of Orangeburg Elections Schedule Notice is hereby given that the Municipal Election for the City of Orangeburg will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The purpose of this election will be to elect the Mayor and City Council Districts: District 1, District 3, and District 5 to serve a four (4) year term as required by law. The filing period will begin on June 23, 2025, at 12:00 noon and close on July 14, 2025, at 12:00 noon. All candidates must file a Statement of Candidacy with the City Clerk of the City of Orangeburg during regular business hours located at 979 Middleton Street, Orangeburg, SC. The filing fee is $500.00 for Mayor and $150.00 for a City Council. An indigent person may file without the fee if the Statement of Candidacy is accompanied by a notarized affidavit establishing indigent status. A candidate filing for a seat on City Council must be a registered voter residing in the district for which he or she files at the time of filing. The Statement of Economic Interest Form must be filed online with the State Ethics Commission, pursuant to The Equal Access to the Ballot Act (effective July 3, 2013). A candidate is no longer required to file a paper copy of his/her Statement of Economic Interest (SEI) form with the City Clerk when the resident files to become a candidate in an election. A candidate must still file an SEI Form and Campaign Disclosure Form with the State Ethics Commission online (http://ethics.sc.gov). Any person wishing to register to vote in this election must do so no later than August 9, 2025. The polls shall be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the locations designated below. The Managers of Election shall see that each person offering to vote takes the oath that he/she is qualified to vote at this election according to the Constitution of this State and that he/she has not voted before in this election. Voters who are blind, physically disabled or unable to read or write are entitled to assistance in casting his/her ballot. This assistance may be given by anyone the voter chooses except his/her employer, an agent of his/her employer or an officer or agent of his/her union. The Managers must be notified if assistance is needed. Voters who are unable to enter their polling place due to physical disability or are 65 years of age or older may vote in the vehicle in which they drove or were driven to the polls. When notified, the managers will help voters using the curbside voting provision. Registered electors who cannot vote in person may be eligible to vote by absentee ballot. Persons wishing more information concerning absentee voting should contact the Orangeburg County Voter Registration and Elections Commission at (803) 533-6210. The early voting period for this election begins on Monday, August 25 and ends on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Orangeburg County Voter Registration & Election Office, 1475 Amelia Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115 from 8:30am until 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday (closed Saturday and Sunday). At 10:00 a.m. on Election Day, the Orangeburg County Election Commission will begin its examination of the absentee ballot return envelopes at the Orangeburg County Voter Registration & Elections Office, 1475 Amelia Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115, and phone number (803) 533-6210. On Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., the Municipal Election Commission will hold a hearing to determine the validity of all provisional ballots cast in this election and canvass the votes and certify the election results. This hearing will be held at the City Hall Council Chambers located at 933 Middleton Street, Orangeburg, SC. City of Orangeburg Precincts Polling Places (location) Ward 1Orangeburg Arts Center, 619 Riverside Dr. Ward 2Mellichamp Elementary School, 350 Murray Rd Ward 3Mellichamp Elementary School, 350 Murray Rd Ward 4Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center, 200 Buckley St Ward 5Zimmerman Youth Center, 759 Peasley St Ward 6Youth Canteen, 1620 Middleton St Ward 7Sheridan Elementary School, 1139 Hillsboro Rd Ward 8W J Clark Middle School, 919 Bennett St Ward 9Marshall Elementary School, 1441 Marshall Ave Ward 10Sheridan Elementary School, 1139 Hillsboro Rd Suburban 1Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center, 200 Buckley St Suburban 3Mellichamp Elementary School, 350 Murray Rd Suburban 7W J Clark Middle School, 919 Bennett St Suburban 8Marshall Elementary School, 1441 Marshall Ave Suburban 9Council on Aging, 2570 St. Matthews Rd