Purpose of this Notice
Forestry, Fire, and State Lands is committed to protecting your privacy. This notice explains our general privacy practices and how we handle your personal data. We may provide more specific notices on forms or other webpages where we collect your data.
What We Collect and Why
We only collect personal data as allowed by law and to fulfill our core mission of managing Utah’s natural resources. We may collect information from you when you visit our website, apply for a permit, or interact with us. We manage our data per the record series detailed here. Depending on the service you’re using, this information may include:
- Names and Contact Information: First and last names, mailing addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers.
How We Collect Website Tracking Data
Like most websites, we use tracking technology to improve your experience and to help us understand how people use our site. We use tools like Google Analytics to collect digital information, such as your IP address, browser type, and the pages you visit. This data is used to analyze website traffic, troubleshoot technical issues, and enhance our services. However, personally identifiable information is not sent to Google Analytics (https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=en). You control the data your browser shares through your browser privacy settings Google Account’s “Data & privacy” settings.
Protection of Personal Data
We work hard to protect your personal data through technical and administrative safeguards. Our employees are trained on privacy and security policies, and we require our service providers to protect your data. If a data breach occurs, we will notify you as required by law.
We do not sell your personal data.
Sharing Personal Data
We only share personal data when allowed by law. We may share data with service providers and partners (like other government agencies) who are obligated to protect your data. We may also share data if legally required to do so.
Your Privacy Rights
Under Utah law, you have the right to:
- Request access to records that contain your personal data.
- Request a correction if our records contain inaccurate personal data.
- File a complaint with the Data Privacy Ombudsperson at privacyombudsperson@utah.gov.
- For at-risk employees, request that our records containing your personal data be classified as private.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this notice or want to exercise your rights, please contact us by emailing brianneemery@utah.gov or calling 385-239-0791.