Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 16, 2026
Last Updated: January 16, 2026
Introduction
The City of Cornelia is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit https://cornelia.city or interact with features of this website.
Who We Are
Our website address is https://cornelia.city. This website is the official digital portal for the City of Cornelia, Georgia. The City is committed to maintaining the privacy and security of residents and visitors while fulfilling its legal responsibilities as a public government entity.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, the City collects the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to assist with spam detection.
An anonymized string created from an email address (also known as a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine whether the user has an associated profile. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at Automattic. After approval, a profile image may be visible publicly in the context of the comment.
Media
If images are uploaded to the website, users should avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract location data from images displayed on the site.
Cookies
This website uses cookies to enhance functionality, improve performance, and support security features.
If a visitor leaves a comment, they may opt to save their name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
A temporary cookie is set when visiting the login page to determine whether the browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when the browser is closed.
When users log in, cookies are set to save login information and screen display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, screen option cookies last for one year, and selecting “Remember Me” extends the login for two weeks. Logging out removes login cookies.
If an article is edited or published, an additional cookie is stored indicating the post ID. This cookie contains no personal data and expires after one day.
For detailed information regarding cookies used on this website and how they may be managed, please review the Cookie Policy.
Embedded Content
Pages on this website may include embedded content such as videos, maps, or payment portals. Embedded content from third-party websites behaves in the same manner as if the visitor had visited the external website directly.
These third-party websites may collect data, use cookies, and monitor user interaction according to their own privacy policies.
Who We Share Your Data With
If a password reset is requested, the requesting IP address is included in the reset email.
Certain plugins and third-party services used by this website may process data as required to provide functionality, security, or analytics.
Data Retention
Information submitted through this website is retained in accordance with Georgia local government records retention schedules.
Comments, form submissions, and associated metadata may be retained to support official business, public services, and community engagement.
For registered users (if applicable), personal information is stored within the user profile. Users may view, edit, or delete personal information at any time, except for usernames. Website administrators may also access and manage this information.
Your Data Rights
Users who have an account or have submitted comments may request an export of personal data maintained by the City. Requests for data deletion will be honored where permitted by law.
As a Georgia public entity, the City of Cornelia is subject to the Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 et seq.). Information submitted through this website, including emails and form submissions, may be subject to public inspection unless exempt under state or federal law. Certain records may be retained or disclosed as legally required.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services.
Google Analytics
The City of Cornelia uses Google Analytics to collect aggregated, non-personally identifiable information such as browser type, device type, pages visited, and interaction data. This information is used solely to improve website functionality and public service delivery.
Users may opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Open Records Act Compliance
As a government agency, the City of Cornelia is subject to the Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 et seq.). Information provided through this website may be subject to public inspection and copying unless otherwise protected by law.
Requests for public records must be submitted through the City’s official Open Records request portal at
https://cornelia.city/request-for-open-records/.
External Social Media Platforms
The City of Cornelia maintains official accounts on external social media platforms such as Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and others. These platforms operate independently of the City and are governed by their own privacy policies. The City is not responsible for the privacy practices, data collection, or content policies of third-party platforms.
Contact Information
City of Cornelia
181 Larkin St
Cornelia, GA 30531
Phone: (706) 778-8585
Website: https://cornelia.city
