Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Saco River Corridor Commission collects, uses, and handles information when you visit https://srcc-maine.org/, contact the Commission, submit information through website forms, or use the website’s online resources.

About Saco River Corridor Commission

Saco River Corridor Commission is committed to protecting public health and safety and the quality of life for the state of Maine. The Commission regulates land and water uses, protects and conserves natural resources in the Saco River Corridor, reviews permit applications and related matters, and operates a water quality monitoring program.

Information We Collect

The information collected through the website depends on how you choose to interact with it.

Information you provide directly

Contact form information: name, email address, phone number, subject, and message content.
Communications information: information you provide when you call, fax, or otherwise contact the Commission.
Application, permit, meeting, or public process information: information you provide in connection with permit applications, reports, public comments, meeting matters, or other Commission-related processes available through or referenced on the website.

Information collected automatically

When you visit the website, certain technical information may be collected automatically through cookies, scripts, server logs, analytics tools, security tools, and similar technologies. This may include:

IP address and general location information derived from it;
Browser type, device type, operating system, and referring pages;
Pages viewed, links clicked, and general usage activity;
Cookie identifiers and similar online identifiers;
Information used to help secure the website, prevent spam, and maintain website functionality.

How We Use Information

Saco River Corridor Commission uses information for the following purposes:

To respond to questions, requests, and messages submitted through the contact form or by phone;
To process and administer Commission-related matters, including permit, regulatory, public meeting, water quality monitoring, and public information functions;
To provide website content, publications, forms, links, mapping resources, and other online materials;
To maintain, secure, troubleshoot, and improve the website;
To understand website usage through analytics;
To prevent spam, abuse, and unauthorized activity;
To maintain appropriate records relating to Commission operations and communications.

Website Technologies and Analytics

The website is built on WordPress and uses related website functionality, including Elementor, jQuery, anti-spam tools, and Cloudflare services. The website also uses Google tag-related analytics technology, including Google Analytics, to help understand how visitors use the website and to improve website content and performance.

Analytics tools may use cookies or similar technologies to collect information about website interactions, such as pages visited, time spent on pages, browser information, and general usage patterns. Google may process this information in accordance with its own privacy terms and settings.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

The website uses cookies and similar technologies for necessary website operation, security, anti-spam protection, analytics, and site functionality. For more information, please see the Cookies Policy on this website.

How Information Is Shared

Saco River Corridor Commission may share information in the following circumstances:

Website service providers: with providers that support website hosting, security, performance, analytics, forms, and related technical operations, including WordPress-related services, Cloudflare, and Google analytics technologies.
Commission operations: with Commissioners, staff, municipalities, abutting property owners, agencies, or other relevant participants when needed for permit review, regulatory matters, public processes, meetings, or related Commission responsibilities.
Public records and public proceedings: information submitted in connection with Commission matters may be included in records, agendas, meeting materials, correspondence, permit review files, or other public processes where applicable to the Commission’s work.
Security and compliance: when needed to protect the website, prevent misuse, respond to lawful requests, or support Commission operations.

Saco River Corridor Commission does not use contact form submissions as advertising leads for sale to third parties. The website uses analytics technologies that may process online identifiers and usage information as described in this Policy and the Cookies Policy.

Your Choices and Privacy Requests

You may contact Saco River Corridor Commission to request information about personal information you have provided through the website, ask that contact information be corrected, or submit another privacy-related request. Requests can be submitted through the Commission’s contact page:

https://srcc-maine.org/staff/contact-us/

You may also manage cookies and similar technologies through your browser settings, device settings, and available provider controls, including Google’s privacy and advertising settings.

Browser Privacy Signals

Some browsers offer privacy signals or “Do Not Track” settings. The website responds to browser-level choices by allowing you to block, delete, or restrict cookies through your browser controls. Because there is no single uniform standard for all browser privacy signals, cookie and analytics choices should also be managed through the controls described in this Policy and the Cookies Policy.

Security

Saco River Corridor Commission uses website security, anti-spam, and performance technologies to help protect the website and the information submitted through it. No website or electronic transmission method can be guaranteed to be completely secure, but reasonable measures are used to support website integrity and reduce unauthorized activity.

Retention

Information is retained for as long as needed for the purposes described in this Policy, including responding to inquiries, administering Commission matters, maintaining appropriate operational records, supporting website security, and meeting applicable recordkeeping needs. Cookie and analytics retention periods may vary based on provider settings, browser settings, consent choices, and implementation.

Children’s Privacy

The website is intended for general audiences and is not directed to children. The Commission does not knowingly request personal information from children through the website contact form.

Visitors Outside the United States

Saco River Corridor Commission operates in Maine, United States. If you access the website from outside the United States, information you provide or that is collected through the website may be processed in the United States.

Contact

For privacy questions or requests, please contact Saco River Corridor Commission through the website contact page: