Region 8 Solid Waste Authority
Effective Date: February 2026

Region 8 Solid Waste Authority (“Region 8,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you provide when visiting our website.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our website and services.

1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:

Information You Voluntarily Provide

• Name

• Mailing address

• Email address

• Phone number

• Account number (for billing inquiries or online payments)

• Any information submitted through contact forms
   

Payment Information
If you use our online payment system, payment information is processed securely through our third-party payment processor. Region 8 does not store full credit card numbers or banking information on our servers.

Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited

• Date and time of visit
   

This information is used to improve website performance and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:

• Respond to inquiries and service requests

• Process account payments

• Provide billing support

• Improve website functionality

• Maintain records required for public service operations

• Comply with applicable laws and regulations
   

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

3. Public Records Notice
Region 8 Solid Waste Authority is a public entity. Information submitted through this website may be subject to public records requests in accordance with West Virginia law.
If you have concerns about submitting certain information, please contact our office directly.

4. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze site usage. Cookies do not give us access to your computer or personal data beyond what you choose to share.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

5. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites. Region 8 is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any linked websites.

6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
While we strive to protect your information, no internet transmission can be guaranteed 100% secure.

7. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Changes to This Policy
Region 8 may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

9. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Region VIII Solid Waste Authority
P O Box 116
Petersburg WV  26847

Phone: 304-257-2644

Email: r8swa@region8swa.org