Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 02/27/2026
Monroe County (“County,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the We Fight Fentanyl website located at https://wefightfentanyl.org (the “Site”) to provide information, educational materials, and community resources related to fentanyl awareness and prevention.
We are committed to handling information in a responsible, transparent, and lawful manner. This Privacy Policy describes how information is collected, used, disclosed, and protected when you visit or interact with the Site.
By using this Site, you acknowledge the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Purpose of the Site
The Site is an informational and community resource platform.
It is not a medical provider portal, treatment program intake system, or emergency service.
Do not submit medical records, treatment information, or other confidential health information through this Site.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911. For substance use crisis support, contact 988 or your local emergency services.
Use of this Site does not establish a confidential provider-patient relationship.
2. Information We Collect
A. Information You Voluntarily Provide
We may collect information that you voluntarily submit, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Information submitted through contact forms, event registrations, surveys, or feedback tools
You are responsible for the information you choose to provide. We strongly encourage users not to submit sensitive medical or treatment information through website forms.
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you access the Site, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time/date of visits
- Referring URLs
- General geographic region (e.g., city or region level only)
This information is used for:
- Website administration
- Security monitoring
- Performance evaluation
- Aggregated analytics
This data is not used for behavioral advertising.
C. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Site may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience and collect aggregated usage statistics.
You may control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain functionality of the Site.
The County does not use the Site to engage in targeted advertising.
3. How We Use Information
Information collected through the Site may be used to:
- Provide and maintain the Site
- Respond to inquiries and feedback
- Provide information about County-sponsored programs or events
- Improve Site functionality and content
- Monitor usage trends and enhance security
- Comply with legal obligations and County policies
We use only the minimum information reasonably necessary to carry out these purposes.
4. Disclosure of Information
The County does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
Information may be disclosed only under the following circumstances:
A. County Operations
To County departments or authorized personnel when necessary to fulfill a request or support program operations.
B. Service Providers
To contracted service providers (e.g., website hosting, analytics, or technical support) who are required by contract to safeguard information and use it solely for authorized governmental purposes.
C. Legal Requirements
When required by law, court order, subpoena, or other lawful governmental request.
D. Protection of Rights and Safety
When necessary to protect the rights, safety, and property of the County or others.
5. Public Records Notice (Pennsylvania RTKL)
Monroe County is a public entity subject to the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (RTKL), 65 P.S. § 67.101 et seq.
Information submitted through the Site may constitute a public record and may be subject to disclosure unless a statutory exemption applies.
While certain personal or medical information may qualify for exemption under applicable law, disclosure determinations are made on a case-by-case basis.
Users should avoid submitting sensitive personal, medical, or treatment-related information through website forms.
6. Data Retention
The County retains information collected through the Site in accordance with:
- Applicable Pennsylvania records retention requirements
- County records management policies
- Operational and legal needs
Information is retained only as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, or maintain public records as required by law.
7. Data Security
The County implements reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
The Site uses secure transmission protocols (HTTPS) where applicable.
However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. The County cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to external websites not operated by Monroe County.
The County is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party sites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13 for the purpose of collecting personal information.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate consent where required by law.
If you believe a child has submitted personal information through the Site, please contact us so appropriate action can be taken.
10. Your Choices
You may choose not to provide personal information; however, doing so may limit your ability to use certain features of the Site.
If you subscribe to communications, you may opt out at any time by following unsubscribe instructions or contacting us directly.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.
Continued use of the Site after updates are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
12. Contact Information
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the Site:
Monroe County – We Fight Fentanyl
Monroe County Drug & Alcohol
724 Phillips St #203
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Email: jdrake@cmpda.cog.pa.us
Phone: (570) 421-1960