Last updated: January 6, 2026
Information we collect
You can browse this website without telling us who you are. We collect personal information only when you choose to give it to us, for example when you:
- send a message through the contact, volunteer or records request forms;
- sign up for email news and notices;
- apply for a permit or license, or make a payment.
Our web server also records standard technical information such as your IP address, browser type and the pages you visit.
How we use it
We use the information you provide to respond to your request, deliver the services you asked for and send the notices you subscribed to. We do not sell or rent personal information, and we do not use it for advertising.
Public data
As a government agency, the town is subject to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. Information you submit may be public data that must be released on request unless state or federal law classifies it as private or confidential. Please don’t include sensitive information you don’t want made public. Learn more on our Public Records page.
Cookies & analytics
We use a small number of cookies to keep the site working, remember your text-size and language preferences, and measure aggregate traffic. You can block cookies in your browser; the site will still work, though some preferences won’t be saved.
Online payments
Payments are processed by a PCI-compliant payment provider. Card numbers are sent directly to the provider and are never stored on town servers.
Security
This site uses encrypted connections (HTTPS), and access to submitted information is limited to staff who need it to do their jobs. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, so please contact us by phone for sensitive matters.
Contact us
Questions about this policy can be directed to the Town Clerk at (218) 555-0100, in person at 200 Lakeshore Dr, Lakeview, MN 55000, or through our contact form.