Privacy Policy for City of Hendersonville Managed Accounts
Effective Date: February 1, 2025
The City of Hendersonville is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in relation to City of Hendersonville notifications.
1. Information We Collect
1.1. Contact Information: Your phone number, email address, and other information necessary to send notifications will be collected.
1.2. Account Details: Information related to your water/sewer account, such as account number and billing status.
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1. To send notifications about past-due bills and potential service disconnection.
2.2. To update you about changes to the service.
2.3. To Coordinate with Other City Departments, and State and Federal officials.
We may share relevant account details, contact information and other service information with other City of Hendersonville departments and State and Federal agencies to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations, assist in debt collection efforts, and support coordinated regulation enforcement actions when necessary. This cooperation helps maintain the integrity of city services and ensures efficient resolution of outstanding issues.
3. Sharing Your Information
3.1. We do not sell or rent your information to third parties.
3.2. Your information may be shared with City hired third-party service providers solely for the purpose of delivering notifications.
3.3 No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
3.4 Your date may be shared pursuant to a valid subpoena or court order, or as required by North Carolina Public Records Law.
4. Data Security
4.1. The City of Hendersonville implements reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access.
4.2. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights
5.1. You may request to opt out of the notification system by following the prompts within the received message.
6. Retention of Information
We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide the service or comply with legal requirements, and it may be subject to disclosure to the extent required by law under the North Carolina Public Records Act.
7. Children’s Privacy
The service is not intended for individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website hvlnc.gov with the updates and its effective date.
9. Contact Information
For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:
Customer Service, (828) 697-3052 M- F 9am – 5pm
By using the service, you acknowledge and agree to these terms and policies.