The City of Birchwood Village respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect and how we use it. It applies to the official City website at cityofbirchwood.com.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Submit a contact form or feedback
- Sign up for email notifications
- Submit a permit, license, or rental application
- Make a payment through the online payment portal
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit this website, standard web server logs may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This information is used only in aggregate to help us understand how the site is used and improve it.
How We Use Your Information
- To respond to your questions and requests
- To process permits, licenses, and other city services
- To send city notifications you have opted into
- To improve city services and this website
- As required by law, including the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act
Minnesota Government Data Practices Act
As a Minnesota government entity, the City is subject to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (Minn. Stat. Ch. 13). Most data collected by the City is public. Some data is classified as private or confidential by state or federal law. If you have questions about the classification of specific data, contact City Hall.
Email Lists
Email addresses collected for city notification lists are used solely for city communications. We will not sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties. You may unsubscribe at any time by contacting City Hall or clicking the unsubscribe link in any notification email.
Third-Party Services
This website uses third-party services including an online payment portal (cityofbirchwood.com/payments/) and a permit portal (civicgov4.com). These services have their own privacy policies. The City is not responsible for data collected by those services.
Contact
City of Birchwood Village
207 Birchwood Ave, Birchwood Village, MN 55110
651-426-3403 · info@cityofbirchwood.com