Columbia County, Florida ("the County") operates this website to provide information about
and access to County services. This page explains what information the site collects,
which third-party services are used and why, and how to reach us with questions.
Last updated: August 21, 2026
Public Records Notice: Under Florida's Public Records Law
(Chapter 119, F.S.),
most information submitted to the County through this website - including emails,
forms, and comments - is a public record and may be subject to public disclosure
upon request. Please keep this in mind before submitting personal information.
Like most websites, our web server automatically logs standard technical information for
every visit, such as your IP address, browser and device type, the pages you request, and
the date and time of your visit. This information is used only to operate, secure, and
improve the site, and is not used to identify individual visitors.
This site uses a small number of third-party services that may set their own cookies or
similar technologies in your browser. These services operate under their own privacy
policies, which we encourage you to review. The County does not control how these third
parties use the data their services collect.
Most modern browsers let you block or delete cookies, and browsers are increasingly
phasing out third-party cookies by default. Blocking cookies from the services above will
not prevent you from using the County's own content, but it may disable that specific
feature (for example, an embedded map may not load).
Many pages on this site let you submit information directly - for example, permit and
address applications, public records requests, citizen feedback, and job applications. We
use that information only to process your request and respond to you, and to meet
applicable recordkeeping requirements under Florida law. We do not sell or rent your
information to third parties.
This website is intended for a general audience and we do not
knowingly collect personal information outside of the information you choose to provide.
This site links to other government and third-party websites (for example, the Sheriff's
Office, Property Appraiser, or partner organizations). The County is not responsible for
the content or privacy practices of sites it does not operate.
We may update this policy from time to time as the site's features or the services it
relies on change. The "last updated" date above reflects the most recent revision.