Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for the Village of Northport’s Website

Effective Date: 4/7/2025

The Village of Northport (referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us when visiting our website. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, northportny.gov.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms outlined in this policy, please do not use our website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information from you in several ways when you use our website:

• Personal Information: This includes any information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, or other identifiable details, especially when you submit forms, sign up for newsletters, or interact with our online services.
• Usage Data: We automatically collect data related to your use of our website. This can include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referral URLs, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visits. This information is collected through cookies and other tracking technologies.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our website, personalize content, and analyze web traffic. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of the site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To improve our website and services.
• To communicate with you, such as responding to inquiries, sending newsletters, or providing information related to the Village of Northport.
• To analyze website usage and trends, ensuring our site is functioning correctly.
• To comply with legal obligations and protect the security of our website.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who help operate our website or deliver services on our behalf. These providers are obligated to maintain the confidentiality of your data.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, such as responding to a subpoena, court order, or other legal processes.
• Aggregated Data: We may use or share aggregated, non-identifiable data for research, analysis, or marketing purposes.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the security of your personal information, including encryption, firewalls, and secure servers. However, no data transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Your Rights

As a user of our website, you have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: You can request to access the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You can request to correct or update any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
• Opt-out: You can unsubscribe from our newsletters or other communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information].

6. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated or controlled by the Village of Northport. This Privacy Policy applies only to our website. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing any personal information.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” at the top will be revised. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

Village of Northport
224 Main Street

Northport, NY 11768

Phone: 631-261-7502

Thank you for visiting the Village of Northport’s website.

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