Village of Hannibal, NY
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how the Village of Hannibal collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website or use our online services.
Overview
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling information responsibly. This page describes what we collect, why we collect it, how it is used, and the choices available to you.
How information is used
What we collect & why
Information is collected to provide services, respond to enquiries, improve site performance, and maintain security.
Information you provide
For example, details submitted through forms (such as applications, requests, or issue reports) and messages sent to Village email addresses.
Information collected automatically
For example, IP address, device and browser information, pages visited, and approximate location derived from IP—used for analytics, troubleshooting, and security monitoring.
Key privacy details
Common questions about cookies, sharing, retention, and your rights.
Do you use cookies?
We may use essential cookies to keep the site working and optional analytics cookies to understand how the site is used. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may affect site functionality.
Do you share my information?
We do not sell personal information. We may share information with service providers who help operate the website or deliver services (for example, hosting, forms, or payment processing), and with government agencies when required or permitted by law.
How long do you keep information?
We retain information only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, to meet legal or records-retention obligations, and to maintain security and audit trails.
How do you protect information?
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
What rights do I have?
Depending on the nature of the information and applicable law, you may request access to or correction of your information. You may also ask questions or raise concerns using the contact details below.
Does this policy apply to third-party sites?
Our website may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please review their policies before providing information.