Privacy Policy & Accessibility Statement

Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

When you use the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office Recruiting Website (servedesoto.com), we may collect the following information:

• Personal information you voluntarily provide through contact forms (name, email, phone number)
• Information about your interest in specific positions
• Aggregate, non-identifying technical information about your visit (pages viewed, approximate geographic region, device and browser type, and the site that referred you), collected through Google Analytics. See the "Website Analytics" section below.

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and recruitment requests
• To provide information about open positions and career opportunities
• To improve website functionality and user experience
• To comply with legal obligations

Data Protection

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing personal information.

Website Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service provided by Google, to understand how visitors find and use the site so we can improve our recruiting outreach. Google Analytics collects aggregate, non-identifying information such as the pages you view, the approximate geographic region you visit from (derived from your IP address, which Google anonymizes and does not store), your device and browser type, and the website or campaign that referred you. We do not send any personally identifying information (such as your name, email address, or phone number) to Google Analytics. Analytics data is retained for 14 months.

We honor your browser's "Do Not Track" setting: if Do Not Track is enabled, analytics are not loaded for your visit. You can also opt out of Google Analytics on all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Cookies

Google Analytics sets a small number of first-party cookies on your device to distinguish unique visits and measure engagement. These cookies do not identify you personally. You can control or delete cookies through your browser preferences, and you can prevent analytics cookies entirely using the Do Not Track setting or opt-out add-on described above. Disabling cookies will not affect your ability to use this website.

Contact Form Data

Information submitted through our contact form is processed by our web server and sent directly to our recruiting team. Submissions are logged for record keeping purposes. We will not share your information with unauthorized third parties without your consent.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this website. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Accessibility Statement

Commitment to Accessibility

The DeSoto County Sheriff's Office is committed to ensuring that servedesoto.com is accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. We strive to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards.

Accessible Features

This website includes the following accessibility features:

• Semantic HTML structure for screen reader compatibility
• Alt text for all images to describe visual content
• Keyboard navigation support throughout the site
• Skip navigation link for keyboard users
• High contrast color schemes for readability
• Resizable text without loss of functionality
• Form labels properly associated with input fields
• Video captions and transcripts where applicable
• Reduced motion support for users with vestibular disorders
• ARIA landmarks and roles for assistive technology

Browser and Assistive Technology Support

Our website is designed to work with the following assistive technologies:

• Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
• Magnification software
• Speech recognition software
• Keyboard-only navigation

Note: This website requires a modern browser (Edge, Chrome, Firefox, Safari). Internet Explorer 11 is not supported.

Known Accessibility Issues

While we strive for full accessibility compliance, some features may have limitations. If you encounter accessibility barriers, please contact us immediately so we can assist you.

Feedback and Support

If you experience difficulty accessing any portion of this website, or if you have suggestions for improving accessibility, please contact us:

Third-Party Content

This website may contain embedded third-party content (maps, videos, forms) that may not be fully accessible. We are working with these providers to improve accessibility where possible.

Policy Updates

We regularly review and update our accessibility practices. This statement was last updated in April 2026. We are committed to continuous improvement of accessibility on our website.

Legal Compliance

This website is designed to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, which require that electronic and information technology be accessible to people with disabilities.