Privacy Policy

At HereIsNewYork, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website (hereisnewyork.org), use our mobile applications (if applicable), or interact with our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information:

Information You Provide: We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, such as:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.
  • Account Information: Username, password (hashed and securely stored).
  • Demographic Information: Age, gender, interests (if provided).
  • Communication Preferences: Newsletter subscriptions, email notifications.
  • Content Submissions: If you submit content (e.g., reviews, photos), we may collect the information you provide within that content.
Information Automatically Collected: We may automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our services, such as:
  • Device Information: IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, unique device identifiers.
  • Usage Information: Date and time of access, pages visited, features used, links clicked, duration of visits.
  • Location Information: General location information (e.g., city, state) may be collected if you grant permission.

Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:

  • Personalize your experience: Remember your preferences, such as language and location settings.
  • Improve website functionality: Track website traffic, identify technical issues, and improve user experience.
  • Deliver targeted advertising: Show you relevant ads based on your interests.
  • Measure website performance: Analyze website usage and effectiveness.
Use of Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
  • Provide and maintain our services: Operate and maintain our website, applications, and services.
  • Personalize your experience: Tailor content and recommendations based on your interests and preferences.
  • Communicate with you: Send you newsletters, promotional emails, and other communications (with your consent).
  • Respond to your inquiries: Address your questions, comments, and concerns.
  • Improve our services: Analyze website traffic, identify trends, and improve the functionality and user experience of our services.
  • Protect our rights: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and other illegal activities.
  • Comply with legal obligations: Fulfill legal and regulatory requirements.
Disclosure of Information

We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party companies that provide services on our behalf, such as website hosting, data analysis, customer service, and marketing.
  • Business Partners: In limited cases, with trusted business partners for joint marketing or promotional purposes.
  • Legal and Safety: Law enforcement agencies, government authorities, or other third parties as required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or the safety of others.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or other corporate restructuring.
Disclosure of Information
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, including:
  • Data encryption: Using encryption technologies to protect sensitive data.
  • Access controls: Limiting access to your information to authorized personnel.
  • Regular security audits: Conducting regular security assessments to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
Your Choices
  • Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings.
  • Email Communications: You can unsubscribe from our email communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in each email.
  • Data Access and Control: You may have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information. You can exercise these rights by contacting us.