NY Housing Wiki:Privacy policy

1. Introduction

This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information. By creating an account or using this site, you agree to the terms outlined here.

2. Information We Collect

a. Account Information

Email Address: Required for creating an account and performing certain actions (e.g., editing, participating in discussions). Username: Displayed publicly alongside your edits and comments.

b. Usage Data

Edits and Contributions: All edits and contributions you make to pages, including discussions on talk pages, are visible to other users who can view the site. Log Data: Our system may log metadata (e.g., IP addresses, timestamps) for security, troubleshooting, and analytical purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

Email Address: Used for account-related purposes: Password recovery Notifications (e.g., changes to watched pages or direct communications) Public Contributions: Your edits and comments are displayed to all users who have access to the site. Internal Analysis and Security: Log data may be used to improve site performance and ensure compliance with site policies.

4. Who Can Access Your Information

b. Public Users (If the Site Becomes Public)

Currently the site is only viewable and editable by users from participating organizations. However, the participating organizations may decide at some point to allow the site to be viewed publicly.

In the event the site becomes publicly accessible, any contributions, including edits and talk page discussions, will be visible to all site visitors. Your email address will not be displayed publicly.

b. Administrators and Site Operators

Administrators have access to additional non-public information (e.g., IP addresses, email addresses) for maintenance and security purposes.

c. Third-Party Services

We do not share your personal information (e.g., email address) with third parties unless required by law or with your explicit consent.

5. Data Retention

Edits and Contributions: Retained indefinitely to preserve the integrity of the wiki. Account Data: Your account data (email, username) is retained as long as your account remains active. You can request account deletion, but public contributions will remain associated with an anonymized identifier.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access and review your personal information. Update or correct your account details. Request the deletion of your account. (Note: Edits and public contributions will remain, attributed to an anonymized account.) Opt-out of email notifications (via your account preferences).

7. Security

We implement reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Changes to This Policy

This privacy policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes through the site or via email.

9. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us at [contact email].

10. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience, such as keeping you logged in and tracking site preferences.