Accessibility & Inclusion
We are committed to providing accessible digital experiences for all users. If you encounter barriers on this site or need information in an alternate format, please email us or call 425-452-4249.
Terms of Use
By using this website, you agree to these terms of use.This website is owned and operated by the City of Bellevue. The city reserves the right to change or discontinue any aspect or feature of the website, temporarily or permanently, with or without notice to you. The city provides this website as a public service to provide information and services. The City of Bellevue does not warranty the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of the information published on its website and shall not be held liable for any losses caused by the reliance on such. Any person or entity that relies on any information obtained from this site does so at his or her own risk.
Copyrights
The City of Bellevue owns the copyright and/or service marks, trademarks, patents and/or other proprietary rights on designated materials contained on this website, including but not limited to the website look and feel, text, graphic images, software, music, video and any other format contained on this site. Users may print copies of materials or information, or reference material on this site for their own personal, non-commercial use, provided they credit the city.
Commercial use of this information is strictly prohibited without the express written permission of the city. The City of Bellevue reserves all other rights. The City Attorney’s Office will establish guidelines for material suitable for copyrighting and will provide a central file of all copyright applications.
This site may also contain some material that is copyright-protected by others. For such material, the copyright holders retain rights for reproduction or redistribution. All persons reproducing or redistributing this information are expected to adhere to the terms and constraints invoked by that copyright holder. Such protected material, however, may be used under the terms of "fair use" as defined in the copyright laws.
Responsibility
- The city is neither responsible nor liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions arising from use of this site or any material posted on the site. The city site and all materials contained on it are distributed and transmitted “as is” without warranties of any kind.
- The city is not responsible for any type of damages that may arise from the use of, or the inability to use, the site and/or the materials contained on the site whether the materials contained on the site are provided by the city or a third party.
- The city is neither responsible nor liable for any viruses or other contamination of visitors’ systems.
Links
The city’s website and social media pages occasionally contain links to the sites of organizations, agencies or businesses affiliated with a city program or event. Otherwise, the city does not post links to outside organizations or businesses.The websites available through these links and the materials found on them are not under the control of the city. The city does not warrant the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information published on outside sites. Moreover, the city is not responsible for the privacy practices of linked sites. These sites may send cookies to users, collect data or solicit personal information.
Advertising
Paid commercial advertising is prohibited on this website. Any other promotion that appears on this site must meet the goals and objectives of the city and be directly tied to a benefit to the city, such as supporting sponsored programs.
Privacy and Security
If a user browses the city website or downloads data, some information will be collected automatically. This information will not identify the user personally. It is used only to improve this site by telling the city the number of visitors and the types of browsers and operating systems visitors are using. The following information is collected each time someone visits the city website:
- The internet domain name (e.g. aol.com or comcast.net) from which a user accesses the city website. Note: this is not an internet address;
- The internet protocol address from which a visitor connects to the city website. The IP address is a number assigned to a user’s computer or provided by an Internet service provider whenever someone browses the Internet. The city uses this address to send data users request back to them;
- The type of browser used to visit the city website;
- The type of operating system used;
- The date and time a user visits the city website;
- The specific pages visited on the city website; and
- If a visitor linked to the city website from another website, the address of that site.
The city will not: share personal information gathered on this website with other agencies or persons unless required by law; create personal profiles or provide personal information to private organizations; or collect and/or sell information for commercial marketing.
Personal Information
In some cases a user may choose to provide the city or its agents
with personal information, by filling out an online form or
sending email. This may consist of information such as name,
address or phone number. The information provided will be used
only for a specific purpose, in most cases to enable the city to
provide requested information. However, once submitted, that
information becomes a public record subject to disclosure.
Users may review any personal information the city or its agents
collect about them and may recommend changes to any personal
information by submitting a written request. Usually, a user can
change his or her personal information directly. If a user
believes their personal information is being used for a purpose
other than what was intended when submitted, that person contact
website managers at webmanager@bellevuewa.gov. In all cases, the
city will take reasonable steps to verify a user’s identify before
granting access or making corrections.
Site Security
The city has taken steps to safeguard the information on its site including monitoring, auditing and encryption. Security measures are taken as a part of the implementation of all city software and hardware infrastructure to mitigate risk. The city, however, cannot warrant as fail-proof the security of information collected or provided via this website. Unauthorized attempts to change information on this site or upload information are strictly prohibited. The city’s privacy and security policy does not apply to outside sites.
Subscription Services
The city and its agents offer users the option of having specified
information sent to them by email, phone text or website feed. The
city will only collect the user data necessary to provide
requested information. Only requested or emergency information
will be sent using that data.
Neither the city nor its agents sell or rent mailing lists of its
subscribers to any organization. The city may provide lists of its
subscribers to project partner government agencies, and then only
to provide customized information to residents or business owners
who may be served by receipt of that information. Please note: The
city and its agents may be required to provide email lists to
third parties if the information is requested under state public
disclosure law.
Subscribers have the permanent option to unsubscribe from any
subscription services offered. Subscribers may at any time modify
their contact information or remove their address entirely from
the system.
Sharing of Information
- When the city allows its staff members to communicate potentially confidential data over the Internet, authentication procedures and encryption schemes for potentially confidential data must be in place.
- The city may electronically share information between programs with related missions when the purpose for such sharing is to improve service delivery.
Records Management
- The city will stay informed of and adhere to applicable public records laws and statutes.
- The city will retain only those records that explicitly serve a government purpose, as mandated by statute or regulation.
- The city has a duty to make known the procedures it has in place for the inspection of information held about an individual or other entity.
- The Information Technology Department will save a “snapshot” of the city’s website on a monthly basis for public records retention purposes.
Responsibility
- The city is neither responsible nor liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions arising from use of this site or any material posted on the site. The city site and all materials contained on it are distributed and transmitted “as is” without warranties of any kind.
- The city is not responsible for any type of damages that may arise from the use of, or the inability to use, the site and/or the materials contained on the site whether the materials contained on the site are provided by the city or a third party.
- The city is neither responsible nor liable for any viruses or other contamination of visitors’ systems.
Cookies and Plug-ins
Cookies are simple text files stored on visitors’ computers by
their web browsers. Cookies provide a method of distinguishing
among visitors to a website and are frequently utilized to confirm
the integrity of online transactions. If cookies are used, they
will not contain personally identifiable information or otherwise
compromise users’ privacy or security.
Plug-ins are tools downloaded to users’ computers to work with
their software. Plug-ins are intended to enhance the browsing
experience by enabling users to view information in a unique
manner or enable access to information.
Online Services
If, during a visit to the city’s website, users access online services, the city will collect additional information related directly to those services.
Electronic Commerce
The city’s electronic commerce websites allow users the option to
do business with the city over the internet, including making
electronic payments for goods and services. Such transactions are
allowed only under tightly controlled circumstances, where there
are appropriate technological and other safeguards in place to
protect financial and other sensitive data. Wherever possible,
financial information is not seen or collected by the city itself.
Instead, designated banks route the data, transfer the funds and
confirm payment to both the user and the city unless the customer
has signed a written request that the city retain such
information.
There may be some variation in the handling of financial data,
depending on the method of payment users choose. However, in all
cases, measures including but not limited to encryption are used
to ensure the integrity and security of users’ financial
information. The provision of this information must not be
construed in any way as giving business, legal or other advice, or
warranting as fail-proof the security of information provided via
city-supported websites.
Private Vendors
The city may use private vendors to provide online services as a means to reduce costs and improve services. These vendors are acting on behalf of the city and will abide by the relevant city policies.
Reasonable Accommodation
For alternate formats, interpreters, or reasonable modification requests please phone at least 48 hours in advance 425-452-4249 (voice) or email innovation@bellevuewa.gov. For complaints regarding modifications, contact the City of Bellevue ADA, Title VI, and Equal Opportunity Officer at ADATitleVI@bellevuewa.gov.