Our Berkeley Mobile App Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 24, 2026
Effective Date: June 24, 2026

Berkeley County, South Carolina (“Berkeley County,” “we,” “our”) operates
the Our Berkeley mobile application (“App”). This privacy policy explains
what information the App collects, how it is used, and your rights as a user.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Location Information

The App may request access to your device’s location to provide
location-based services such as GIS mapping, office locations, landfill
and convenience center locations, and county road information. Location
access is optional. You may deny or revoke location permission at any time
in your device settings.

Information You Submit

Some features allow you to submit information directly to Berkeley County, including:

  • Contact and problem reports (Report a Problem / Contact Us)
  • Service requests (Animal Control, Mosquito Spraying, Building Inspection)
  • Applications (Legal Residence, Homestead Exemption, Marriage License, etc.)
  • Freedom of Information Act requests

Information submitted through these features is handled according to
Berkeley County’s standard records and privacy practices and applicable
South Carolina law.

Device and Usage Information

The App may collect standard technical information such as device type,
operating system version, and crash/diagnostic data to maintain and improve
app performance. This information is not linked to your identity.

THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Some features in the App link to external websites and services operated
by third parties (such as payment processors, the SC DMV, or voter
registration). When you leave the App, the privacy policy of that
third-party service applies. Berkeley County is not responsible for the
privacy practices of external sites.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

Berkeley County uses information collected through the App solely to:

  • Deliver the county services you request
  • Respond to your inquiries and service requests
  • Maintain and improve the App

We do not sell your personal information. We do not use your information
for advertising or marketing purposes.

DATA SHARING

Berkeley County does not share your personal information with third parties
except as required to deliver a requested service (such as routing a payment
to a payment processor) or as required by South Carolina law.

DATA RETENTION

Information submitted through the App is retained in accordance with
Berkeley County’s records retention schedule and applicable state law.

YOUR CHOICES

Location: You may disable location access at any time in your device
settings.
Notifications: You may disable push notifications at any time in your
device settings.

CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

The App is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not
knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this policy as the App changes. The “Last Updated” date at
the top of this page will reflect any changes.

CONTACT

Berkeley County, South Carolina
P.O. Box 6122
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
https://www.berkeleycountysc.gov/contact