Kane County Human Resource Special Service District d/b/a Kane County Hospital
| Effective Date | 01/01/2026 |
| Last Updated | 09/15/2026 |
Kane County Human Resource Special Service District, doing business as Kane County Hospital (“Kane County Hospital,” “KCH,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), respects the privacy of visitors to our website.
This Website Privacy Notice explains the information that may be collected when you visit kanecountyhospitalut.gov, how that information may be used and shared, and the choices available to you regarding your information.
This notice applies to information collected through the Kane County Hospital website. It does not replace or modify Kane County Hospital’s Notice of Privacy Practices regarding protected health information.
Privacy and Your Health Information
This website is intended to provide general information about Kane County Hospital, our providers, medical services, facilities, programs, employment opportunities, and resources for patients and visitors.
Please do not submit personal health information, medical information, or other confidential information through general website forms or email addresses unless specifically instructed to do so through a secure service.
Information related to medical treatment, medical records, billing, or other protected health information may be subject to additional federal and state privacy requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Please refer to our Notice of Privacy Practices for information about how Kane County Hospital uses and protects protected health information.
Who Is Responsible for This Website
This website is operated by:
Kane County Human Resource Special Service District
d/b/a Kane County Hospital
355 N Main Street
Kanab, UT 84741
Phone: (435) 644-4148
Email: helpdesk@kanecountyhospitalut.gov
Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect information that you provide directly to us and information collected automatically when you use the website.
Information You Provide
You may voluntarily provide information when you:
- complete a contact or inquiry form;
- communicate with Kane County Hospital by email;
- request information about hospital services or programs;
- register for an event or program;
- submit an employment or volunteer inquiry;
- subscribe to communications, if available; or
- use another website feature that asks you to submit information.
Information you provide may include your:
- name;
- email address;
- telephone number;
- mailing address;
- information included in your message or request; and
- other information you choose to provide.
General website forms are not intended for the submission of protected health information or other sensitive medical information unless the form is specifically identified as a secure method for doing so.
Information Collected Automatically
When you access our website, certain information may be collected automatically by our website, hosting provider, analytics services, security services, or similar technologies.
Depending on the technology used on the website, this information may include:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address;
- browser type and version;
- device type;
- operating system;
- date and time of access;
- pages viewed;
- referring website or webpage;
- links or features used;
- approximate geographic information derived from an IP address;
- session identifiers; and
- information associated with cookies and similar technologies.
How We Use Information
Kane County Hospital may use information collected through the website to:
- operate, maintain, and improve the website;
- respond to questions, requests, or communications;
- provide information about hospital services, programs, providers, and facilities;
- understand how visitors use our website;
- identify website errors and improve website performance;
- maintain website security and prevent unauthorized or fraudulent activity;
- comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, and governmental requirements;
- maintain appropriate records; and
- carry out the purpose for which you provided the information.
We seek to collect only the information reasonably necessary to accomplish the applicable purpose.
Cookies and Website Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, security, accessibility, performance measurement, and website analytics.
Cookies are small files that websites may store on your browser or device. Some cookies are necessary for a website to function correctly, while others may help us understand how visitors interact with the website.
Website tracking technologies used by Kane County Hospital may collect information such as IP address, device and browser information, pages visited, referring pages, session information, and interactions with website features.
You may be able to limit or disable certain cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the operation of some website features.
How Information May Be Shared
Kane County Hospital may share website information when reasonably necessary with:
- employees and representatives of Kane County Hospital who need the information to perform their duties;
- contractors or service providers that assist with website hosting, maintenance, security, communications, analytics, or related services;
- governmental entities when authorized or required by law;
- law enforcement, courts, regulators, or other parties when disclosure is required or permitted by law;
- third parties when necessary to protect the rights, safety, property, or security of Kane County Hospital or others; and
- other parties when you authorize or request the disclosure.
Sale of User Data
Kane County Hospital does not sell user data collected through this website.
Third-Party Websites and Services
Our website may contain links to websites and services operated by third parties. Examples may include patient portals, online bill payment services, social media platforms, mapping services, employment systems, or other external services.
When you leave the Kane County Hospital website, the privacy and security practices of the third-party service apply. Kane County Hospital does not control the privacy practices of third-party websites and encourages you to review their privacy notices before providing personal information.
Public Records and Record Retention
As a Utah governmental entity, Kane County Hospital is subject to applicable governmental records and records-management requirements, including the Utah Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA).
Information submitted through the website may become part of a government record. Whether a particular record is classified as public, private, controlled, protected, or otherwise restricted from disclosure depends on applicable law.
Website information and user data are maintained according to applicable records-retention requirements.
Website user data collected under this notice is maintained in our CRM/Ticketing Platform.
Accessing or Correcting Your Information
You may contact Kane County Hospital to:
- request access to personal data or user data maintained about you, when applicable;
- request correction or amendment of personal data or user data, when permitted by law; or
- ask questions about Kane County Hospital’s website privacy practices.
Requests may be submitted to the KCH Compliance Officer as identified in the “Contact Us” section of this policy.
Certain requests may be subject to identity verification and requirements or limitations established by applicable law.
At-Risk Government Employees
An individual who qualifies as an at-risk government employee under Utah law may request that qualifying personal information be classified as a private record.
Requests may be submitted to the KCH Compliance Officer as identified in the “Contact Us” section of this policy.
Information about Utah’s at-risk employee protections and eligibility requirements is available through the Utah Office of Data Privacy.
Privacy Complaints
If you have a question or concern regarding Kane County Hospital’s privacy practices, we encourage you to contact the KCH Compliance Officer as identified in the “Contact Us” section of this policy.
Individuals may also submit concerns regarding the privacy practices of a Utah governmental entity to the Utah Data Privacy Ombudsperson.
Email: privacyombudsperson@utah.gov
Data Security
Kane County Hospital uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information maintained through our website.
However, no website, electronic communication, or method of electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. For this reason, you should not use general website forms or unencrypted email to transmit sensitive medical, financial, or other confidential information.
Children’s Privacy
Our general website is intended for a broad public audience and is not designed to collect personal information directly from children.
If we become aware that personal information has been submitted by a child in a manner inconsistent with applicable law, we will take appropriate steps to address the information.
Changes to This Website Privacy Notice
Kane County Hospital may update this Website Privacy Notice periodically to reflect changes to our website, technology, practices, or legal requirements.
When we update this notice, we will revise the Last Updated date shown at the top of this page. We encourage visitors to review this notice periodically.
Contact Us
Questions about this Website Privacy Notice may be directed to:
Kane County Hospital
355 N Main Street
Kanab, UT 84741
Phone: (435) 644-5811
Webmaster
Phone: (435) 644-4148
Email: HelpDesk@kanecountyhospitalut.gov
Compliance
Compliance Hotline: (435) 644-4180
Email: compliance@kanecountyhospitalut.gov
