Marshall County Emergency Management

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Effective Date: April 28, 2026

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Marshall County Emergency Management (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website to support emergency communications, improve functionality, and better understand how visitors use our site.

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1. What Are Cookies

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Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly and allow us to recognize returning users and improve services.

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2. How We Use Cookies

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We use cookies to support the mission of providing timely and accurate emergency information to the public. These include:

• Essential Cookies
  These cookies are required for core website functionality, such as page navigation, accessing emergency resources, and ensuring the site remains operational during high-traffic events.

• Performance and Analytics Cookies
  These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website (e.g., which pages are accessed most during emergencies), allowing us to improve content delivery and usability.

• Functionality Cookies
  These cookies remember user preferences such as location-based information or previously viewed alerts to improve your experience.​

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3. Emergency Alerts and Public Safety Tools

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Our website may integrate public safety tools such as:

• Emergency alert systems or notification sign-ups

• Interactive maps (e.g., road closures, weather impacts, evacuation zones)

• Weather and disaster monitoring tools

These services may use cookies or similar technologies to function properly and provide real-time updates.

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4. Third-Party Services

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We may use trusted third-party services to enhance our website, including:

• Website analytics tools to measure usage and improve performance

• Mapping services to display geographic and incident-related data

• Embedded content such as weather updates or public safety feeds

These third parties may place cookies on your device and operate under their own privacy and cookies policies.

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5. Managing Cookies

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You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View stored cookies

• Delete cookies

• Block cookies from specific sites

• Block all cookies

Please note that disabling cookies may impact the functionality of certain features, including maps, alerts, and other emergency tools.

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6. Data Use and Privacy

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Cookies used on this website do not collect sensitive personal information. Any data collected is used to improve website performance, enhance public communication, and support emergency management operations.

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7. Changes to This Policy

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We may update this Cookies Policy as needed to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

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8. Contact Information

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If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or how your information is used, please contact:

Marshall County Emergency Management
3550 Creek Path Road

Guntersville, AL 35950
256-571-7329

ema@marshallco.org