Thank you for visiting the City of Gary's website. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect 

Personal Information: We may collect personal information such as your name, address, email address, and phone number when you voluntarily provide it to us.
Usage Information: We collect information about your use of our website, including the pages you visit, the date and time of your visit, and your IP address.

How We Use Your Information

Providing Services: We may use your personal information to provide you with the services or information you have requested.
Communication: We may use your contact information to communicate with you about updates, announcements, and other relevant information.
Analytics: We may use aggregated and anonymized information for statistical analysis and to improve our website's content and functionality.

Information Sharing

Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering services.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.

Cookies and Tracking

Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of certain features.
Analytics: We may use analytics tools to collect information about your use of our website, helping us improve its performance and user experience.
Security: We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.‍
Links to External Sites: Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Changes to this Privacy Policy:

We reserve the right to update or revise this Privacy Policy. Please check this page periodically for any changes. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact our Communications department at:

Commuincations/Media

City of Gary 401 Broadway

Gary, IN 46402

Email: media@gary.gov

Phone: (219) 806-6489

TERMS OF SERVICE

Thank you for choosing the City of Gary's website.
By using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Service. Please read these terms carefully before using our website.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our website, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website.

Use of Website

You agree to use our website for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations. You are solely responsible for any and all content posted or transmitted using our website.

Intellectual Property

The content, design, graphics, and logos on our website are the intellectual property of the City of Gary and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not use, reproduce, or distribute any part of our website without our express written consent.

User Accounts

Some features of our website may require you to create a user account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and for all activities that occur under your account.

Privacy

Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience, and we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third-party sites.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties, expressed or implied. We do not warrant that our website will be error-free or uninterrupted, and we reserve the right to modify or discontinue the service at any time.

Limitation of Liability

The City of Gary shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in any way connected with the use of our website.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold the City of Gary, its officers, employees, and agents harmless from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising out of your use of our website.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or related to these terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in the State of Indiana.

Changes to Terms of Service

The City of Gary reserves the right to update or revise these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Please check this page periodically for updates.

COOKIES SETTINGS

This Cookie Settings page provides information on how the City of Gary uses cookies on its website and allows you to manage your cookie preferences.

What are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owner.

Types of Cookies We Use

A. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of our website. They enable basic functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas.

B. Analytical/Performance Cookies‍

These cookies allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors to our website and analyze how visitors interact with the site. This information helps us improve the performance of our website.

C. Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable us to remember your preferences and choices, such as language or region, to enhance your experience on our website.

D. Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver content that is more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to deliver targeted advertising or to limit the number of times you see an advertisement.

Cookie Management & Changing Your Preferences

We do not currently have the option available to change your preferences via our website directly. We are working to provide this feature soon.

Disabling Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Updates to Cookie Settings

We may update our cookie settings from time to time to reflect changes in the types of cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit the "Cookie Settings" link for the most up-to-date information.