Privacy Policy

Village of Woodson, Illinois

The Village of Woodson respects the privacy of residents and visitors who use this website. This policy explains what information we collect and how it is used.

Information we collect

We collect only the personal information you voluntarily provide — for example, when you submit a contact form, file a grievance, or send an email. This may include your name, address, phone number, email address, and the details of your request.

How we use your information

We use your information solely to respond to your request, provide Village services, and conduct official Village business. We do not sell or rent your personal information.

Online payments

Online bill payments are handled by our third-party payment partner. Card information is entered on the partner’s secure system and is not stored by the Village.

Email alerts

If you sign up for email alerts, the Village keeps your email address, the kinds of alerts you chose, and the date you signed up and confirmed. It is used only to send those alerts and emergency notices. It is not sold, shared or used for anything else. Every alert email has an unsubscribe link, and unsubscribing deletes your address from the list right away. Alert emails are sent through the Village’s Google (Gmail) account.

Cookies and analytics

This site may use cookies and basic analytics to understand and improve how the site is used. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

Outside services used on this site

A few features are provided by outside services. When one of them loads, that service receives your device’s IP address and basic browser information, and its own privacy policy applies:

  • Google Translate — the Translate option in the top bar.
  • Google Fonts — the typeface used on this site.
  • Open-Meteo and the National Weather Service — the current temperature shown in the top bar.
  • Google Maps — maps on the Contact and event pages.
  • Online bill payment — payments are completed on our payment partner’s own website.

Public records

Information submitted to a unit of local government may be subject to disclosure under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140).

Contact us

Questions about this policy? Contact the Village office at (217) 673-3611 or woodsonvillage@outlook.com.