Effective Date: 8/18/2024

NYHomeowner.com values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This
Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide when using our
platform.

1. Information We Collect
   We collect information when you:

• Register for an account
• Participate in petitions, votes, and complaints
• Post in the community forum or expose issues regarding tenants or community behavior
• Submit property-related photos or content

This information may include:

• Name, email address, and contact details
• Property information
• User-generated content (posts, images, forum discussions)
• Participation in petitions, complaints, and voting

1. How We Use Your Information
   We use your information for:

• Petitions and Complaints: To organize and manage petitions, track participation, and submit
  complaints on behalf of homeowners.
• Community Engagement: Your forum posts and shared content (including photos) help other
  homeowners raise awareness of local issues.
• Advocacy: Aggregated and anonymized data from petitions and forum discussions are used to
  advocate for homeowner rights with local legislators.
• Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, and calls to action related to petitions and local
  issues.
• Platform Improvement: To enhance our website functionality and user experience.

1. Sharing Your Information
   We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except in the following cases:

• Legislative Purposes: Aggregated petition data and issues raised on the forum (excluding personal
  identifiers) are shared with lawmakers to advocate for better policies.
• Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers for
  platform maintenance and support.
• Legal Requirements: If legally obligated, we may disclose your information to comply with laws or
  protect the platform.

1. User-Generated Content
   Posts, photos, and complaints shared on the platform's forum are publicly viewable. By contributing
   content, you agree that:

• Responsibility: You are solely responsible for the content you post, including any photos or comments
  about tenants or community issues.
• Use of Content: We may use your content to support advocacy efforts (without exposing personal
  identifiers) or improve community discussions.
• Removal of Content: We reserve the right to remove any inappropriate or harmful content at our
  discretion.

1. Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access or
misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of
your data transmitted online.

6. Cookies and Tracking
   NYHomeowner.com uses cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience and
   analyze site usage. You can adjust your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
7. Your Rights
   You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we have collected.
• Correction: If your data is inaccurate, you can request corrections.
• Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and contractual
  obligations.
• Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from communications by following the instructions in our emails or
  contacting us.

6. Changes to This Policy
   We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on the website and, where
   appropriate, notified to users via email.