Privacy Policy

 

Effective date: September 3, 2026

 

The City of Green Forest, Arkansas (“us”, “we”, or “our”) operates the greenforestar.net website (hereinafter referred to as the “Service”). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.

We use your data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. Unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy, the terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, accessible from greenforestar.net/terms-and-conditions.

 

Definitions

 

Service

Service is the greenforestar.net website operated by the City of Green Forest, Arkansas.

Personal Data

Personal Data means data about a living individual who can be identified from those data (or from those and other information either in our possession or likely to come into our possession).

Usage Data

Usage Data is data collected automatically either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (for example, the duration of a page visit).

Cookies

Cookies are small files stored on your device (computer or mobile device).

Data Controller

Data Controller means the natural or legal person who (either alone or jointly or in common with other persons) determines the purposes for which and the manner in which any personal information are, or are to be, processed.

For the purpose of this Privacy Policy, we are a Data Controller of your Personal Data.

Data Processors (or Service Providers)

Data Processor (or Service Provider) means any natural or legal person who processes the data on behalf of the Data Controller.

We may use the services of various Service Providers in order to process your data more effectively.

Data Subject (or User)

Data Subject is any living individual who is using our Service and is the subject of Personal Data.

Information Collection and Use

We collect several different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Service to you.

 

Types of Data Collected:

 

Personal Data

While using our Service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you (“Personal Data”). Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:

  • Email Address
  • First name and last name
  • Phone number
  • Address, State, Province, ZIP/Postal code, City
Cookies and Usage Data

We may use your Personal Data to contact you with newsletters, announcements or other information that may be of interest to you. You may opt out of receiving these communications by following the unsubscribe link or contacting us.

Usage Data

We may also collect information on how the Service is accessed and used (“Usage Data”). This may include IP address, browser type, browser version, pages visited, time spent, unique device identifiers, and diagnostic data.

Location Data

We may use and store information about your location if you give us permission to do so (“Location Data”). You can enable or disable location services through your device settings.

Tracking Cookies Data

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity and hold certain information. Examples of cookies:

  • Session Cookies – to operate our Service.
  • Preference Cookies – to remember your preferences and settings.
  • Security Cookies – for security purposes.
Use of Data

The City of Green Forest, Arkansas uses collected data for purposes such as:

  • To provide and maintain our Service
  • To notify you about changes
  • To allow participation in interactive features
  • To provide customer support
  • To improve our Service
  • To monitor usage
  • To detect, prevent, and address issues
  • To send relevant announcements unless opted out
Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data under GDPR

If you are from the EEA, we may process your Personal Data because:

  • We need to perform a contract
  • You have given permission
  • It’s in our legitimate interests
  • To comply with the law
Retention of Data

We will retain your Personal Data only as long as necessary for the purposes set in this policy, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

Transfer of Data

Your information may be transferred to computers located outside your state or country. By submitting information, you consent to this transfer.

 

Disclosure of Data

 

Disclosure for Law Enforcement

We may disclose data if required by law or public authorities.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your data to comply with obligations, protect rights, investigate wrongdoing, ensure safety, or prevent legal liability.

Security of Data

We use commercially acceptable means to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security.

Do Not Track Signals (CalOPPA)

We do not support “Do Not Track.” You can set this in your browser settings.

Your GDPR Data Protection Rights

EEA residents have rights including access, rectification, objection, restriction, portability, and withdrawal of consent. You may also lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.

Service Providers

We may employ third parties to perform services, with access limited to necessary Personal Data.

Analytics

We use HubSpot analytics to help us understand how visitors use our Service.

Social Media

The City of Green Forest maintains an official Facebook page, which residents may use to communicate with the City, ask questions, and receive updates. Any information you submit to us through Facebook (such as messages, comments, or posts) is subject to Facebook's own privacy policy and terms, in addition to this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review Facebook's privacy policy to understand how it collects, uses, and shares your information.

Links to Other Sites

Our Service may contain third-party links; we are not responsible for their content or policies.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from those under 18. If aware, we will delete such data.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy and will notify you via a notice on our Service before changes take effect.

 

Contact Us

 

If you have questions, contact the City of Green Forest Public Works Department by phone at (870) 480-9641, through our official Facebook page, or by mail: 203 S Springfield Ave, Green Forest, AR 72638, USA.