Privacy Policy

 

Last Updated: October 27, 2025

1. Introduction

Fairfax City Economic Development (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit or interact with any of our websites, including: gofairfaxcity.com, tech.gofairfaxcity.com, and business.gofairfaxcity.com (collectively, the “Sites”). This Policy applies to both U.S. and international visitors.

By using the Sites, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personally identifiable information (PII) that you voluntarily provide, such as when you:

  • Subscribe to newsletters or updates
  • Submit a contact or inquiry form
  • Register for an event, program, or service
  • Request information or resources

PII may include your name, organization, email address, phone number, job title, or other details you choose to share.

2.2 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to:

  • Enable site functionality and navigation
  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze traffic and site performance
  • Support marketing, advertising, or retargeting efforts (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Pixel)

You may refuse or delete cookies through your browser settings; however, some site features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

2.3 Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our Sites, we may automatically collect certain technical data, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device identifiers
  • Pages viewed
  • Dates and times of access
  • Referring website URLs

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and provide requested services
  • Send newsletters, alerts, and event information (with opt-out available)
  • Improve our programs, Sites, and user experience
  • Support marketing and analytics
  • Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

We do not sell personal information.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR – International Visitors)

For individuals located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal information based on one or more legal bases:

  • Your consent
  • Our legitimate interests (e.g., improving services, promoting programs)
  • Compliance with legal obligations

5. Disclosure of Information

We may share information:

  • With contracted service providers who support our Sites or communications (bound by confidentiality)
  • To comply with legal or regulatory requests
  • In connection with a reorganization or transfer of services
  • In aggregated, anonymized form (non-identifiable)

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy or to comply with applicable laws.

7. Your Privacy Rights

U.S. – CCPA/CPRA (California Residents)

California residents may request:

  • Disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected
  • Deletion of personal information (with legal exceptions)
  • Information on how and why data is used or shared

We do not sell personal data. Requests may be submitted via the contact information below.

GDPR (EU/EEA)

EEA residents have the right to:

  • Access personal data
  • Correct or update data
  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent

To exercise any rights, contact us using the information below.

8. Cookies, Ads & Opt-Out Options

You may opt out of analytics and advertising cookies through browser tools or vendor opt-outs (e.g., Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On).

Do Not Track (DNT): Our Sites do not currently respond to DNT signals, but you may control tracking through browser privacy settings.

9. Email Communications (CAN-SPAM)

If you receive marketing emails, you may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the email or contacting us directly. We will honor all opt-out requests.

10. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of online transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Sites may contain links to other websites or embedded content provided by third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our Sites are not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child under the age of 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete such information.

13. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. By using the Sites, you consent to such transfers.

14. Accessibility

We strive to ensure our Sites and policies are accessible. If you need this Policy in an alternative format, contact us.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy periodically. Changes will be reflected by the “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Sites constitutes acceptance of updates.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions, wish to exercise privacy rights, or request data access, please contact:

Fairfax City Economic Development
10300 Eaton Place, Suite 235, Fairfax, VA 22030
Email: contact@fairfaxcityecondev.org
Phone: (703) 293-1631