Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how CityOfWhitePlains.org collects, uses, and safeguards information when you use this site. By visiting the site, you agree to the practices described here.

Who we are

CityOfWhitePlains.org is an independent guide to White Plains, NY. For privacy-related questions or requests, email events@cityofwhiteplains.com or visit our Contact page.

What we collect

• Information you provide: names, email addresses, and messages sent through forms or email (e.g., newsletters, business submissions, event updates).
• Automatic data: IP address, device and browser information, pages viewed, referring URLs, timestamps, and general location inferred from IP.
• Cookies and trackers: essential cookies for site functionality and non-essential cookies/pixels for analytics and advertising (including personalized ads where consent applies).

How we use data

• Operate and improve the site, fix issues, and measure performance.
• Respond to inquiries, submissions, and requests you send us.
• Send newsletters or updates you opt into (you can opt out anytime).
• Prevent abuse, fraud, or security issues.
• Serve advertising, including personalized ads where allowed.

Google AdSense & cookies

• Google is a third-party vendor that uses cookies (including the DART cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other sites.
• We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., web beacons) to support personalized advertising where consent is given.
• You can opt out of personalized ads through Google Ads Settings or via the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out.
• If other ad networks are used, they may also set cookies and tracking technologies; their practices are covered in their own policies.

Affiliate links

Some articles include affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate partners may set their own cookies to track purchases; their data practices are governed by their privacy policies. See our Affiliate Disclosure for details.

Legal bases (EEA/UK)

• Consent for non-essential cookies and personalized ads.
• Contract to deliver requested content or services (e.g., newsletters).
• Legitimate interests for security, site performance, and limited analytics with safeguards.

Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict your personal data; object to certain processing; withdraw consent for non-essential cookies; or request data portability. Contact us to exercise these rights.

California (CCPA/CPRA)

• You may request to know, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you.
• You can opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information (including cross-context behavioral advertising). Use our opt-out/Do Not Sell or Share link where provided or contact us to submit the request.
• Where supported, we honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals as an opt-out request.

Data retention & security

We retain data only as long as needed for the purposes described or as required by law. We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards, but no system is 100% secure.

Children's privacy

This site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us to delete it.

International transfers

If data is transferred internationally, we use appropriate safeguards where required by law (for example, standard contractual clauses).

Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest revision date will always be noted at the top of this page.