Effective Date: July 15, 2026

Who We Are

Northeast Nebraska Public Health Department serves the residents of Cedar, Dixon, Pierce, Thurston, and Wayne Counties in Northeast Nebraska by promoting healthy lifestyles, preventing disease, and improving the overall health and well-being of our communities.

Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide

You may choose to provide personal information through our website when you:

• Submit a contact form
• Request information about public health programs
• Register for classes, events, or services
• Subscribe to newsletters or notifications
• Complete surveys or assessments
  
  

Information provided may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Other information necessary to respond to your request

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain information may be automatically collected, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Operating system
• Pages visited
• Date and time of access
• Referring website information
  
  

This information is used to improve website functionality, security, and user experience.

How We Use Your Information

Information collected through this website may be used to:

• Respond to inquiries and requests
• Provide program and service information
• Process registrations for public health events and services
• Improve website functionality and accessibility
• Monitor website performance and security
• Comply with legal, regulatory, and public health reporting requirements
  
  

NNPHD does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

Public Health and Legal Requirements

As a public health agency, NNPHD may be required by law to collect, use, or disclose certain information for public health purposes, disease prevention activities, emergency response efforts, or as otherwise required by federal, state, or local laws.

Information submitted to NNPHD may also be subject to Nebraska public records laws unless protected by applicable confidentiality laws or regulations.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and gather website performance data. Cookies help us understand how visitors use our website and allow us to improve content and navigation.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly.

We may use website analytics tools, such as Google Analytics or similar services, to collect aggregated information about website traffic and usage patterns. These tools do not identify individual users.

Information Sharing

NNPHD may share information when:

• Required by law or court order
• Necessary to protect public health or public safety
• Required for public health investigations and reporting
• Working with trusted contractors, service providers, or governmental partners performing services on our behalf
  
  

Any third parties receiving information are required to maintain appropriate safeguards and use the information only for authorized purposes.

Data Security

NNPHD implements reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure, and users should exercise caution when submitting sensitive information online.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites operated by government agencies, healthcare organizations, community partners, or other third parties. NNPHD is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those websites.

Users should review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.

Children’s Privacy

This website is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children except as permitted by law or in connection with authorized public health programs and services.

Accessibility

NNPHD is committed to making our website accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. If you experience difficulty accessing any content on this website, please contact us for assistance.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

NNPHD reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of information collected through this website, please contact:

Northeast Nebraska Public Health Department
801 Milo Drive
Wayne, NE 68787

Phone: (402) 375-2200

Email: info@nnphd.ne.gov