Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 28, 2026

The Town of Aurora respects the privacy of people who visit its website and communicate with Town offices. This policy explains the information that may be collected through the Town website, how it may be used, and the choices available to visitors.

Information Collected Automatically

When someone visits this website, the Town’s hosting, security, and analytics services may automatically receive limited technical information, including:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address and general network information;
• Browser, device, and operating-system type;
• Date and time of access;
• Pages visited, links followed, and the referring website; and
• Information needed to protect, operate, and improve the website.

This information is generally used in aggregate to understand website traffic, maintain security, diagnose problems, and improve public information and services.

Cookies and Analytics

The website and its service providers may use temporary cookies, functional cookies, or similar technologies. WordPress, website hosting and security services, and analytics tools may use these technologies to operate the site, remember necessary settings, measure traffic, or prevent misuse.

Visitors can control cookies through their browser settings. Disabling some cookies may affect certain website features.

Information You Choose to Provide

The Town receives information that visitors voluntarily provide by email, telephone, mail, in person, or through any future online form. The Town uses that information to respond to requests, provide municipal services, maintain records, and conduct official business.

Do not send Social Security numbers, bank information, payment-card information, medical information, or other sensitive personal information through ordinary email. Contact Town Hall for an appropriate way to provide sensitive information when necessary.

North Carolina Public Records

Communications and records received or created by the Town may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law, Chapter 132 of the North Carolina General Statutes. Information may therefore be disclosed when required by law. Some information is confidential or exempt from disclosure under state or federal law.

How Information May Be Shared

The Town does not sell personal information collected through this website. Information may be shared:

• With Town employees or contractors who need it to provide services or respond to a request;
• With vendors that host, secure, maintain, or support the website;
• When disclosure is required by public-records, court, law-enforcement, or other legal obligations; or
• When reasonably necessary to protect the Town, the website, or the public.

Third-Party Services and External Links

This website may display or link to services operated by other organizations, including Google Maps, the National Weather Service, Facebook, the Aurora Fossil Museum, Beaufort County, and other public or community resources. Those organizations control their own websites and privacy practices. Following an external link or using embedded third-party content may allow that provider to receive technical information about the visit.

Online Payments

The Town does not currently accept utility payments through this website. If online payments are added, they may be processed by a separate payment provider. The payment provider’s terms and privacy policy will apply, and this policy will be updated to describe the service before it is offered.

Security and Retention

The Town and its service providers use reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect the website and its information. No internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure. Records are retained and disposed of according to applicable law and Town record-retention requirements.

Children’s Privacy

This website provides general municipal and community information and is not intended to collect personal information from children. A parent or guardian should contact Town Hall if they believe a child has submitted personal information.

Policy Updates

The Town may update this policy as website services, technology, and legal requirements change. The revision date at the top of this page identifies the current version.

Contact

Questions about this policy may be directed to: