DiscoverFTLBeach.com is an informational website designed and maintained by the Beach Business Improvement District (hereafter referred to as BBID or ‘we’), for locals and visiting guests. We take your privacy seriously and has adopted the following privacy policy.
By using or accessing the Discoverftlbeach.com (hereafter referred to as DiscoverFTLBeach.com) website, you agree to the terms of this online privacy policy. If you do not agree with this policy, do not use or access this site. These terms may change without notice, and any continuing use of this site indicates that you agree with these terms regardless of any changes.
If you are interested in receiving information from one of the businesses listed on DiscoverFTLBeach.com, please call the telephone number accompanying each listing. For all other information, please E-mail:info@discoverftlbeach.com
Terms of Use
By visiting Discoverftlbeach.com, users agree that they will not use the Site for any unlawful activity or use it in any way that would violate any of the terms and conditions stated in this Terms of Use and Legal Information.
Personal Information
If you elect to fill out the forms on our web site, you will be disclosing to DiscoverFTLBeach.com certain personal and/or proprietary information, including name, address, phone number and email address.
This information collected by the BBID via DiscoverFTLBeach.com is provided to us voluntarily and knowingly and will not be released to third parties except to further the purpose for which you provide the information, such as requesting information from DiscoverFTLBeach.com or a member for an action. There are no other circumstances under which we will provide or sell personal information to third parties not affiliated with this website or a contest/competition.
Personal information collected in order to join the e-mail list is your e-mail address. Our e-mail list is private. It is not shared with third parties and will not be sold or transferred or used for any purpose except e-mailing news and announcements from DiscoverFTLBeach.com. If you do not wish to receive emails from DiscoverFTLBeach.com, please contact us.
DiscoverFTLBeach.com gathers statistical information about the traffic to our web site. For example, we gather data on the number of visitors, page visits, and the non-specific geographic location of our visitors. At its own discretion, DiscoverFTLBeach.com may use domain names and IP address information to produce reports about web site traffic.
We do our best to protect your personal information. However, we cannot guarantee the security of any information that you transmit to Discoverftlbeach.com and you are solely responsible for maintaining the secrecy of any passwords or other account information.
Accessibility
The City of Fort Lauderdale Beach Improvement District [BBID] is committed to providing access to all individuals seeking information on the Site. As part of that effort, the BBID has adopted certain standards for the Site developed from the following best practices:
- Website standards for accessible design set forth by the U.S. Department of Justice under the Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA.)
- Web content accessibility guidelines as provided by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader, etc.) and have difficulty accessing information on the Site, please contact the BID’s website administrator for DiscoverFTLBeach.com at info@discoverftlbeach.com or call (954) 828-4776 and provide the Web address of the material you tried to access, the problem you experienced, and your contact information so that you can receive the necessary assistance.
Privacy
It is the policy of the State of Florida that all records of the state or political subdivisions of the state are open for public inspection and copying, subject to certain exemptions. This policy is embodied in the Florida Constitution, together with the right of an individual to be free from unauthorized governmental intrusion into their private life, as provided in Article 1, Section 23, of the Florida Constitution. In recognition of these policies, the City has established this Internet Privacy Policy. When you use our Site, you are acknowledging that any personal information you provide is subject to Florida’s Public Records Policy as stated in Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and Article I, Section 24, of the Florida Constitution.
You do not have to give us personal information to visit our website, download our publications, or use our e-mail communications, or any other feature. We collect no personal information about you when you visit our website unless you choose to provide this information to us. We will use the information that you voluntarily provide to us to notify you in response to your inquiry or comment. We may also use it to conduct statistical analyses of user activities in order to measure user interest in the information we provide and how we provide it. However, we do collect and store some non-personal information as stated below.
E-mail Addresses
Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public-records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact the Fort Lauderdale Beach CRA in writing to COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 914 NW 6 ST SUITE 200, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
What We Collect and Store Automatically
If you do nothing during your visit but browse through the website, read pages, or download information, we will gather and store certain information about your visit automatically. This information does not identify you personally. We automatically collect and store only the following information about your visit:
- Name of the domain from which you access the Internet (for example, xcompany.com, if you use a private Internet access account, or yourschool.edu if you connect from an educational institution’s domain);
- The type of browser and operating system used to access our site;
- The date and time you access our site;
- The page from which you came and the pages that you access; and
- Your system’s IP (Internet Protocol) address (an IP address is a number that is automatically assigned to your computer whenever you are surfing the Web).
We use the information we collect in aggregate to count the number of, and types of, visitors to the different pages on our Site and to help us make our Site more useful to visitors like you.
How We Use Cookies
In order to process some updates (or in the future to customize content specific to your geographic area or interests), we use cookie technology. A cookie is a tiny piece of text that, with your permission, is placed on your computer’s hard drive or is stored temporarily by our system. This data allows your browser to communicate without Web servers. If your browser is set to notify you before accepting a cookie, you will receive a request for a cookie to be stored on your computer. When your transaction is completed, the cookie is saved on your PC. The only time we create a cookie is when you conduct a multi-part transaction.
This cookie, by itself, only tells us that a previous visitor has returned. It does not tell us private information about you, unless you want to give us the information; it’s your choice. You may choose to reject all cookies by modifying your browser’s preferences. However, if you do not accept cookies, you will not be able to use some of our functions that require their use.
We want to be sure you understand that accepting a cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any personal information about you. We know that some citizens have concerns about cookies, but the benefit we both gain from their proper use is worthwhile.
Disclaimer Regarding Accuracy of Information
Visitors to, and users of, DiscoverFTLBeach.com, are advised that information contained within the pages of the Site is believed to be accurate. However, errors can occur even with computer-generated information. DiscoverFTLBeach.com makes no representation regarding the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of such information and the data or that such information and data will be error-free.
Although we try to ensure broken links do not exist; links to other Internet sites may have changed. If you encounter broken links, please report it to the website administrator, it will be assessed and corrected!
External Sites
DiscoverFTLBeach.com and the BBID is not responsible for the content of external Internet sites. In addition, other Internet sites or services that may be accessible through DiscoverFTLBeach.com have separate data and privacy practices independent of us, and therefore we disclaim any responsibility or liability for their policies or actions. You are advised to read the privacy policy of external sites before disclosing any personal information.
Each business, organization or individual providing information for use on the website shall be solely responsible for the accuracy of such information and DiscoverFTLBeach.com shall have no liability whatsoever relating to such information or the accuracy thereof. Each business, organization or individual shall indemnify, defend and hold DiscoverFTLBeach.com free and harmless from any liability arising from any such information or inaccuracy. Any business, organization or individual which discovers any inaccuracy in, or other problem concerning, the information posted on the website or contained in materials disseminated by DiscoverFTLBeach.com agrees to promptly notify DiscoverFTLBeach.com of such inaccuracy or problem.
Linking to DiscoverFTLBeach.com Website
DiscoverFTLBeach.com, provides links to many websites that are not controlled, maintained, or regulated by us. These links are provided for your reference and convenience only. DiscoverFTLBeach.com does not control other websites and is not responsible for their content. Use of information from those websites by the user is voluntary. Users should rely on the information from other sites only after undertaking an independent review of its accuracy. References at those websites to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, or otherwise, does not constitute or imply endorsement, association, recommendation, or favoring by DiscoverFTLBeach.com. When you link to another site you are subject to the privacy policy of the new site and the information collected or used on those sites.
DiscoverFTLBeach.com provides links to the following types of organizations:
- Links to Other Governmental Units — DiscoverFTLBeach.com provides links to other federal, state, and local governmental units that provide additional services and information that users of DiscoverFTLBeach.com may find of interest, including the County CVB (www.Sunny.org), City of Fort Lauderdale (FortLauderdale.gov) and other local, state and national tourism related websites.
- Links to Private Organizations and Commercial Sites – As an information and marketing destination website, DiscoverFTLBeach.com does not provide links to private organizations or commercial sites unless the businesses reside on, or service, the Fort Lauderdale Beach Island proper. DiscoverFTLBeach.com will not link to any site that contains any nudity, profane or obscene language. The determination of whether to establish a link to a private organization’s website is made by the BID on a case-by-case basis.
- Links to Non-Profit Organizations — DiscoverFTLBeach.com provides links to non-profit organizations that users of DiscoverFTLBeach.com may find of interest. The determination of whether to establish a link to a private organization’s website is made by the BID on a case-by-case basis.
DiscoverFTLBeach.com encourages and permits links to content on the DiscoverFTLBeach.com Site. Under no circumstance should the linking (1) suggest that DiscoverFTLBeach.com promotes or endorses any third party’s causes, ideas, websites, products or services; (2) use DiscoverFTLBeach.com content for inappropriate and/or commercial purposes; (3) contain any hyperlink to any other sites without the prior written consent of such site(s); or (4) violate any patent or copyright rights of any third parties. In addition, links to DiscoverFTLBeach.com Site should be executed in such a way so that the linked page does not appear within a frame that prevents bookmarking the linked page or prevents the acknowledgment of DiscoverFTLBeach.com as the owner of the content. The BID reserves the right to withdraw permission for any link at anytime with or without prior written notice.
Indemnity
As a condition of use of DiscoverFTLBeach.com, the user and/or anyone linking to this Site agrees to indemnify the City of Fort Lauderdale, BID, its agents and Businesses appearing on the website, against any and all liability, expenses (including attorney’s fees and court costs) and damages arising out of claims resulting from user’s use of this website and/or anyone linking to this Site, including, without limitation, any claims alleging facts that if true would constitute a breach of these terms and conditions stated in this Term of Use and Legal Information.
Jurisdiction
The Terms of Use and Legal Information are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, United States of America (USA). User and/or anyone linking to this Site consents to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts in Broward County, Florida, USA in all disputes arising out of or relating to the use of this website. The users of the website and/or anyone linking to this Site in jurisdictions outside of Broward County, Florida, consent to the jurisdiction in Broward County, Florida.
Questions, Suggestions or Comments
If you have any questions, suggestions or comments about the information presented here, or if you have any complaints or would like to notify us of any copyrighted or patented materials relating to this Site and/or anyone linking to this Site, please forward them to us at: info@discoverftlbeach.com.
