Welcome to the website of Teller County Government (“Teller County,” “we,” “our”). Teller County reserves the right to make changes or updates to this Privacy Policy and Website Disclaimer. If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy and Website Disclaimer, you may contact our Information Technology Office.

Intellectual Property Rights

All digital assets hosted on Teller County’s website and its affiliated domains fall under Teller County’s proprietary rights. All content included on this site, ranging from textual content, visual graphics, icons, logos, software, etc. is the property of Teller County or its content suppliers. All software used on this site is the property of Teller County or its software suppliers and protected by copyright laws.

Privacy Policy

Our Commitment

Teller County is exempt from Colorado Privacy Act under C.R.S. § 6-1-1304. However, we understand and value user’s data privacy. Interactions through our website, be it through digital forms or emails, are treated with the utmost confidentiality, mirroring the privacy that we uphold through telephonic or direct interactions. All shared data remains internal and is not marketed or leased to external entities. Teller County maintains a record of the data voluntarily provided to create a historical record of services.

If required by law, we will use and share your personal information that has been requested. Examples of legal requests include search warrants, court orders or subpoenas, and in response to requests for records made under the Colorado Open Records Act.

Data Collected

Visitors to our website may voluntarily provide information to use certain services offered by Teller County, such as submitting code enforcement complaints or open record requests. These services require certain information to complete, such as your name, email address, and phone number. Users may be contacted with any follow-up items related to the service requests. User-provided data aids us in better servicing requests, addressing concerns, or forwarding matters to relevant internal departments.

By submitting your personal information to Teller County, you recognize that details you provide, such as your name and any communication to the County, may fall under the Colorado Open Records Act. This means that your personal information could be accessible to the general public upon inquiry, unless specific exceptions are in place. To familiarize yourself with the Colorado Open Records Act, it is available on the LexisNexis Legal Resources website under C.R.S. § 24-72-200.1 et seq.

Teller County uses third party services to collect some usage and demographic data automatically, which includes anonymized IP Addresses, Brower Type and System OS, Session Timestamps, and accessed pages and services. This data collection is instrumental in enhancing our platform’s analyzation of public engagement metrics.

Cookies 

Teller County’s website may deploy cookies during a site visit to record site navigation patterns. Visitors can opt to disable cookies in their browsers without diminishing the browser experience.

External Links & Resources

Our website contains links to external public and private sector resources to ensure comprehensive information access. Notwithstanding our commitment to accuracy, we advise visitors to exercise due diligence, especially accessing information from all external links on our site. We neither endorse nor guarantee external content. The data integrity of external links lies primarily with the respective contributing departments. Furthermore, while we do provide links to various external websites for broader information, Teller County is exempt from accountability for their content or privacy practices.

Disclaimer

Our website serves as a resource for the community, offering insights into Teller County’s guidelines, regulations, and practices. Our information is periodically updated, revised, or revoked. We strive to ensure that our website contains reliable and accurate information. However, we cannot offer absolute guarantees to the accuracy or timeliness of the data. If you come across what you believe to be inaccuracies on our website, you may contact us our Information Technology Office.