Effective Date: 04/28/2026

The Lewis County Health Department (“LCHD”), a public health agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, is committed to safeguarding the privacy of individuals who access and use its website.

This Privacy Policy is intended to provide notice regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of information obtained through this website, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, including but not limited to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act and relevant provisions of Kentucky law governing public records and governmental transparency.

LCHD may collect the following categories of information through its website:

• Voluntarily Provided Information: Information submitted by users through forms or other direct interactions, including but not limited to name, email address, telephone number, or other contact information. 
• Automatically Collected Information: Non-identifying information collected through standard web technologies, including but not limited to browser type, device type, IP address, pages visited, and usage patterns. 
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies or similar technologies to support website functionality and performance. 

LCHD does not intentionally collect sensitive personal health information through its website unless explicitly indicated for a specific program or service.

Information collected through the website may be used for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries and provide requested services 
• To deliver public health information, updates, and outreach communications 
• To improve website functionality, accessibility, and user experience 
• To support the administration and evaluation of public health programs 

LCHD does not sell, lease, or otherwise distribute personal information for commercial purposes.

Information may be disclosed:

• To authorized contractors, service providers, or partner agencies assisting in the performance of public health functions 
• As required by applicable law, regulation, or legal process 
• In accordance with the Kentucky Open Records Act and other laws governing public access to governmental records 

Users are advised that information submitted to a public agency may, in certain circumstances, be subject to disclosure under applicable public records laws.

This website is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

In compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, LCHD does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental or guardian consent.

If LCHD becomes aware that personal information has been submitted by a child under the age of 13 without appropriate consent, reasonable steps will be taken to delete such information.

Parents or guardians who believe that a child has provided personal information through this website may contact LCHD to request review or deletion of such information.

This website is not intended to serve as a secure platform for the transmission of protected health information.

Users are advised not to submit sensitive medical or health-related information through website forms or electronic communications unless explicitly directed to do so through a secure system.

Nothing contained on this website constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individuals seeking medical care or guidance should contact a qualified healthcare provider or the Lewis County Health Department directly.

LCHD may utilize cookies and third-party analytics tools, including but not limited to web traffic analysis services, to monitor and improve website performance.

These technologies may collect non-identifying information regarding user interactions with the website.

Users may configure their browser settings to decline cookies; however, doing so may impact certain website functionalities.

LCHD implements reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information collected through its website.

Notwithstanding these measures, no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Accordingly, LCHD disclaims any guarantee of absolute security.

This website may contain links to external websites not operated or controlled by LCHD.

LCHD is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of such external sites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they access.

LCHD reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice.

Any changes will be posted to this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website following such modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of information may be directed to:

Lewis County Health Department
185 Commercial Drive, Vanceburg KY 41179
606-796-2632
anitaj.bertram@ky.gov