It is the policy of the Commonwealth of Virginia that personal information about citizens will be collected only to the extent necessary to provide the service or benefit desired; that only appropriate information will be collected; that the citizen shall understand the reason the information is collected and be able to examine their personal record which is maintained by a public body.

In response to this directive from the Commonwealth of Virginia, this website:

• Does collect data for generating statistical reports such as the domain IP address from which you access the Internet; the date and time you access our site; the browser type and operating system you are using; the length of your visit. The statistical reports help us to evaluate and improve our overall website.
• Collects no personal information except for what is necessary to conduct an online service. If you wish to correct or delete the information submitted to the county via Email or Online forms, contact the department to which the information was submitted.
• Does not place any permanent "cookies" on your computer but uses temporary "cookies" as needed to execute online applications.
• Will not track your movements through the website.