Marion Park District Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 2025
The Marion Park District (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information through our website and online forms.
By using our website or submitting any form, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide
We collect personal information when you complete or submit forms on our website, including:
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Contact Form: First name, last name, email, phone number, and comments.
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Cabin Rental Form: Name, address, phone, email, date of event, cabin selection, signature, and acceptance of rental terms.
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Field Rental Form: Date, team name/city, coach or representative name, email, phone, insurance confirmation, activity type, and comments.
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Grill Rental Form: Name, address, phone, email, requested date/time, signature, and acceptance of the Hold Harmless Agreement.
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Pavilion Rental Form: Name, address, email, phone, date of rental, pavilion selection, optional services (water or inflatables), payment method, and signature acknowledging Rental Policies and Procedures.
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Special Event Form: Organization or group name, contact person, address, phone, email, event date, facility requested, type of event, estimated attendance, signature, and date.
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Bark Park Application: Name, email, phone, number of dogs, and uploaded forms (application, waiver & release, and rules acknowledgment).
Some forms require an electronic signature to confirm that you understand and agree to District policies and rental terms.
b. Automatically Collected Information
Our website uses cookies and Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect non-personal information, such as:
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IP address and approximate location
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Browser type, device type, and operating system
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Pages viewed and time spent on the site
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Date and time of visits
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Referring websites or links clicked
This information helps us understand how visitors use our site and improve our services. GA4 does not provide personally identifiable information.
You can learn how Google uses data here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
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Process rental, event, and facility requests
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Respond to questions or comments
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Send confirmations, receipts, or updates about your submission
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Manage facility reservations and deposits
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Maintain District records and comply with policies
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Improve website functionality and visitor experience
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Comply with legal or regulatory requirements
We do not sell or rent your personal information to anyone.
3. Payments and Deposits
Some forms allow payments by cash, check, or credit/debit card.
Electronic payments are securely processed by third-party payment providers. The Marion Park District does not store your complete card information.
Deposits and rental fees are handled according to District policies. Deposit refunds are issued after inspection and approval, via the same payment method (credit/debit refund or check).
4. Data Retention
We retain collected information only as long as necessary to:
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Process and manage rentals, reservations, or events
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Maintain legal, accounting, and operational records
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Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy
After that period, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
Your information may be shared only as needed with:
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Authorized Marion Park District staff for administration and coordination
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Trusted service providers (such as payment processors or web hosting) who are bound by confidentiality
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Government agencies or law enforcement when required by law
We do not share your data for marketing purposes.
6. Cookies and Analytics Controls
You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.
However, disabling cookies may affect how some features of our website function.
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, visit:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
7. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites, including our Facebook page.
We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of other websites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing personal information.
8. Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.
However, no online system is completely secure. Please avoid submitting sensitive personal or financial information through unsecured means.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are designed for general audiences and are not directed toward children under 13 years old.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that a child has submitted information, we will delete it promptly.
10. Your Rights
You may request to:
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Review or update your information
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Request deletion of your data (where legally allowed)
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Withdraw consent for future communication
To make a request, please contact us using the information below.
11. Contact Information
Marion Park District
500 E. Deyoung Street
Marion, IL 62959
Phone: (618) 993-3940
Email: info@marionparks.com
Website: https://www.marionparks.com
12. Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically.
When changes are made, the revised version will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”
We encourage visitors to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.
By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy.