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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 17, 2025

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VisitDowntownChampaign.com is operated by the City of Champaign to promote events, businesses, and community activities in Downtown Champaign. The City of Champaign is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to this website in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

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1. Information Collected

We may collect limited personal information through voluntary forms (e.g., email sign-ups, surveys, or contact forms). This may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Zip code or city

  • Feedback or inquiries submitted through the site

 

The site also collects non-personal information automatically through standard web technologies such as:

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • IP address (used only in aggregate)

 

This information is used to analyze website performance and improve user experience. We do not sell or rent any personal information to third parties.

 

2. Use of Cookies

VisitDowntownChampaign.com uses cookies to enhance usability, remember preferences, and track basic site usage statistics. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies; however, doing so may limit some functionality of the site.

 

3. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites, including business listings, event ticketing services, or partner organizations. The City of Champaign is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those sites independently.

 

4. Email Communications

If you provide your email address, you may receive occasional newsletters or updates related to Downtown Champaign. You may opt out at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in those communications or by contacting us directly.

 

5. Children’s Privacy

This site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

 

6. Public Records

Please be aware that communications submitted to this site may be considered public records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and could be subject to disclosure upon request.

 

7. Security

Reasonable measures are taken to protect the security of information submitted through the website. However, no internet transmission is ever completely secure. Users should avoid submitting sensitive personal information (e.g., Social Security numbers, credit card data) via this site.

 

8. Changes to This Policy

The City of Champaign may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted to this page with a revised effective date.

 

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact:

 

City of Champaign
Planning and Development Department
102 N. Neil Street
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: 217-403-8800
Email: planning@champaignil.gov

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