PRIVACY STATEMENT
GENERAL
This website is maintained and operated by the Southwest Utah Public Health Department. For questions or comments regarding this site, please email our Media Team at info@swuhealth.gov.
SWUPHD respects the privacy of every individual who uses our services, including this website. This Privacy Statement describes the information SWUPHD may collect and how it may be used, both online and through personal forms. We are committed to protecting the privacy and accuracy of confidential information to the fullest extent possible, in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. SWUPHD does not sell or share the personal information we collect.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS SITE
SWUPHD is responsible for this website. For questions, concerns, or requests to access, correct, amend, or remove your personal data, please email our Media Team at info@swuhealth.gov.
To file a complaint with the State’s data privacy ombudsperson, please visit the Utah State Data Privacy Ombudsperson website to submit a complaint or request assistance regarding your personal data.
At-risk employees may request that their personal information be classified as a private record under Section 63G-2-302 of the Utah Code by contacting Human Resources.
PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION
SWUPHD will not collect personally identifiable information unless you provide it voluntarily (for example, by completing a form online or on paper). You may still access services using non-electronic methods if you choose not to provide personal information.
In Utah, access to personally identifiable information in public records is governed by the Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA), Chapter 2, Title 63 of the Utah Code. Personal information provided to SWUPHD that is classified as a “public record” under Section 63G-2-301 may be available to the public as outlined in Section 63G-2-201. SWUPHD follows all applicable state and federal laws regarding confidentiality.
SWUPHD does not sell your personal data or share it with private companies. Washington County will not release personally identifiable information outside SWUPHD unless required by law.
Information requests sent to SWUPHD may be maintained to respond to the request, forward it to the appropriate agency, or provide updates. SWUPHD does not attempt to associate individual users with their IP addresses, though IPs may be tracked anonymously for statistical analysis to improve website design and accessibility.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR EXTERNAL SITES
The SWUPHD website may link to external websites, including private sector sites, that are not subject to the Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA), Chapter 2, Title 63 of the Utah Code, or other Utah or federal privacy laws. Visitors to these sites should review the privacy statements of those external websites and exercise caution when providing personally identifiable information, ensuring they understand how the information will be used.
SECURITY
SWUPHD is committed to securing the data you provide and employs industry-standard measures to protect personally identifiable information from loss, misuse, or alteration.
USDA NON-DISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL ACCESS POLICY
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations, USDA programs cannot discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal. Persons with disabilities who require alternative communication (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language) should contact the state or local agency where they applied. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities may contact USDA via the Federal Relay Service at 1‑800‑877‑8339. Information may also be available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (AD‑3027) online at the USDA Complaint Form (AD‑3027), at any USDA office, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA with all requested information. To request a copy of the form, call 1‑866‑632‑9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250‑9410
Fax – (202) 690-7442
Email – program.intake@usda.gov
PRIVACY STATEMENT REVISIONS
This Privacy Statement was last revised on February 19, 2026. We may update it at any time and for any reason. We encourage you to review this Privacy Statement with each visit. Significant changes will be posted on the homepage for a period of time after the update.