Village of Hammondsport, New York
Effective Date: 6/10/2025
The Village of Hammondsport is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you visit our website, and how we use, maintain, and protect that information.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information:
You are not required to provide personal information to browse the website. However, you may voluntarily provide personal data such as your name, email address, or phone number when using forms to request services, sign up for alerts, or submit inquiries.
b. Non-Personal Information:
We may automatically collect non-personal data such as your IP address, browser type, device used, pages visited, and date/time of access. This information is used for statistical purposes to improve the functionality and content of the website and spam detection.
2. How We Use Your Information
Information collected is used to:
- Respond to inquiries and requests
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Fulfill public service functions
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
3. Cookies
Our website may use “cookies” to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand user behavior on the site. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly as a result.
4. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. The Village of Hammondsport is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
6. Public Records
Please note that any information submitted to the Village may be subject to disclosure under the New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), unless it is protected by legal exemption.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any approved changes by the Village Board will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Village of Hammondsport
80 Shethar Street, PO Box 425, Hammondsport, New York 14840
Phone: (607) 569-3700
Email: clerk@hammondsport.us
Website: https://hammondsport.us