About Lufkin

Some general information about visitors to our site is collected automatically. This includes the domain from which you access the Internet (such as AOL or MSN); the web browser you use (such as Netscape Communicator or Internet Explorer); the date and time of the visit to our site; and the pages that are visited. This information is used for statistical tracking purposes only, to help us improve our website and provide visitors with a positive browsing experience. This information is only compiled in aggregate, so that we know how many people are visiting our site each day, how long people spend viewing our site, which pages are visited most, etc.

This information will never be linked to your personal identity, used to contact you, or released to an outside entity in any way, unless you request that we do so (see the "Personal Information" section below). Most Web browsers automatically accept cookies, but provide an option for blocking the acceptance of cookies.

Personal Information
Some areas of our website allow you the option to enter personal information. These may include application request forms; work order forms; requests for information; surveys or feedback forms; and email links to City of Lufkin departments or individuals. If you voluntarily choose to provide personal information, it may be viewed by various people at the City of Lufkin in the process of responding to your on-line request.  If you choose to provide City of Lufkin with personal information, we will never share, rent, trade, sell, or otherwise release this information without your consent, except if we are required to do so by law. 

Security
The City of Lufkin makes extensive use of technologies and techniques to help protect the integrity of the personal information you provide to us via the Internet. Our ECommerce site (click2gov.cityoflufkin.com) is a secure VeriSign site which you can verify by clicking on the graphic.  Every precaution has been taken but you should be aware that electronic communications may not always be secure, in spite of all precautions. If you are concerned about providing sensitive information, you may wish to do so via phone, regular mail or during a personal visit, rather than electronically.

Outside Links
The City of Lufkin website may contain links to outside websites that are not owned or controlled by City of Lufkin (see our links policy). We cannot be responsible for the privacy protections provided by sites outside of the City of Lufkin site, even if they are linked to the City of Lufkin website.

Note to Parents
The City of Lufkin encourages parents to monitor their children's use of the Internet when viewing City of Lufkin websites and the Internet in general.  Some of the computers in the Kurth Memorial Library utilize filtering software.  While helpful to control content, it is still the parents responsibility to monitor their children's use of the Internet. 

Questions
If you have questions about privacy or security issues related to City of Lufkin websites, please contact our Webmaster.


Disclaimers 
City of Lufkin provides the information on its websites as a courtesy. It is designed for informational and educational purposes only. While it is well maintained , the City of Lufkin in no way warranties or represents, whether expressly or implied, as to the accuracy, currency or entirety of any information contained or referenced in this site. The City of Lufkin assumes no liability for any errors or omissions in the content of these sites. City of Lufkin does not assume any risk for your use of this website. The individual views and opinions expressed in the site do not necessarily reflect those of the City of Lufkin.

By accessing this website, you assume full responsibility without limitation or qualification for the use of the information herein. Further, you agree that in no event will City of Lufkin or any party involved in the creation, production, or delivery of this site or any site linked to it be liable in any manner whatsoever for any decision, action or non-action taken based on information provided herein. 

These terms and conditions set forth in this disclaimer are subject to change and update at any time. By choosing to visit this site, you are bound by the terms set forth in this document, and by such revisions as they are posted.

Copyright Information 
All material contained within City of Lufkin websites is the sole property of City of Lufkin. Everything that you see or hear on the site is copyrighted. This includes but is not restricted to all written and graphical content, text, images, photographs, illustrations, audio, video, logos, and computer programming code. 

Material displayed on City of Lufkin websites may be downloaded for non-commercial, personal use only. Material displayed on the site may not be distributed, modified, reproduced or reused in any way for personal, public or commercial purposes without the written consent of City of Lufkin.

The trademarks, logos, and service marks displayed on City of Lufkin websites are registered and unregistered marks of City of Lufkin and others. 

The City of Lufkin does not warrant or represent that your use of materials displayed on City of Lufkin website will not infringe the rights of third parties not owned by or affiliated with City of Lufkin. 

The music used on the site or on videos streamed from the site for the most part is royalty free music that has been downloaded from http://freeplaymusic.com or commercially purchased.  Occasionally, short clips are used that have been obtained from other sources.  This music is covered by an ASCAP General License acquired by the City of Lufkin.  The music contained on the site cannot be downloaded for personal use.

Any unauthorized use of material on City of Lufkin websites may violate copyright laws, trademark laws, the laws of privacy and publicity, and communications regulations and statutes. City of Lufkin will aggressively enforce its copyright and intellectual property rights to the fullest extent of the law.

 
Questions
If you have questions about copyright issues related to City of Lufkin websites, please contact our Webmaster.