Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY

Ad-Hoc Data Center Impact Committee – Butte-Silver Bow
Effective Date: January 13. 2026

The Ad-Hoc Data Center Impact Committee (“Committee,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide through this website.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your choices regarding that information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information when you submit a message through our contact form.

Information you may provide includes:

First name
Last name
Email address
Phone number
Your question or message content

You may also choose to include additional personal information in your written message. We encourage you not to submit sensitive personal details (such as Social Security numbers, financial account information, or medical information).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide for the following purposes:

To receive and review public questions and concerns
To respond to your inquiry when needed
To help the Committee identify common topics and areas of concern
To support the Committee’s public-facing communication and FAQ development
To improve the website and better serve the public

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Public Records Notice

This website is associated with an ad hoc committee established by the Chief Executive of Butte-Silver Bow. Communications submitted through this website may be considered public records and may be subject to disclosure under applicable Montana public records laws.

This means the information you submit (including your name, contact details, and message content) may be retained and may be disclosed in response to a lawful public records request.

If you do not want your personal information included in a potentially disclosable communication, consider submitting only the information necessary for your question.

4. How We Share Information

We may share your information only as needed for Committee-related purposes, including:

With Committee members and support staff reviewing public questions
With relevant Butte-Silver Bow departments or representatives, when necessary to provide accurate information
When required by law, public records request, subpoena, or legal process

5. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect the information submitted through the website from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

However, no internet-based system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Website Analytics and Cookies

This site may use basic analytics tools to understand website traffic and improve performance. This may include limited technical information such as:

Browser type
Device type
Pages visited
Approximate location (city/region level)
Time spent on pages

If cookies are used, they are generally used for functionality and analytics, not for advertising purposes.

7. Third-Party Links

This website may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party sites. We encourage you to review those sites’ privacy policies.

8. Children’s Privacy

This website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. Your Choices

You may choose not to submit information through the contact form. If you do submit a request and wish to update or remove it, you may contact us using the information below. Note that some submissions may need to be retained for legal or public recordkeeping purposes.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Ad-Hoc Data Center Impact Committee
[Insert Email Address or Contact Page Link]
Butte-Silver Bow, Montana

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.