Effective Date: [5/23/2025]

The Village of Fultonville is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website, https://fultonville.org/. This privacy policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data in accordance with New York State policies, including but not limited to the NYS Office of Information Technology Services Policy P08-005 on the accessibility of information and communication technology.

Who We Are

This website is operated by the Village of Fultonville, a municipal government located in Fultonville, New York.

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Information We Collect

1. Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect:

• Comment form data (name, email, website)

• IP address and browser user agent (for spam detection)

Comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

2. Media

If you upload images, avoid embedding location data (EXIF GPS). Other visitors may download and extract this data.

3. Cookies

We use cookies for:

• Remembering comment data

• Managing login sessions and screen preferences

• Ensuring security and performance

Cookies do not collect sensitive personal data and are used only for functional and analytical purposes.

4. Embedded Content

Articles may include embedded media (e.g., YouTube, Facebook). These third-party platforms may collect data and track your interaction per their own privacy policies.

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How We Use Your Data

• To provide and maintain website functionality

• To improve user experience and monitor performance

• To detect and prevent spam or abuse

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Data Retention

• Comments: Indefinitely (for continuity and spam control)

• Registered accounts (if applicable): Until deleted by user or administrator

• Login cookies: 2 days to 2 weeks depending on user choice

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Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to personal data we hold about you

• Request correction or deletion of your data

• Withdraw consent or object to processing (where applicable)

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Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or share your data with third parties, except:

• As required by law

• For password resets (IP included)

• Through embedded third-party services (e.g., social media)

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Accessibility Statement

The Village of Fultonville strives to ensure that our digital services are accessible to individuals with disabilities, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and NYS Policy P08-005.

We are actively working to improve our website’s accessibility and usability. If you encounter any accessibility barriers, please contact us at the Fultonville Office with a description of the issue and the URL of the content.

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Contact Us

For privacy concerns, accessibility issues, or questions about your data, please contact:

Village of Fultonville