It is the policy of Alleghany County that personal information about website visitors will be collected only to the extent necessary to provide the service or benefit desired; that only appropriate information will be collected; and that the website visitors shall understand the reason the information is collected and be able to examine their personal records which are maintained by Alleghany County. Further, Alleghany County will not disclose this information to any private or public entity outside of Alleghany County unless authorized by the visitor or as required by the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.