1. Introduction

Thank you for visiting the City Tech website. As a public institution of higher education in New York, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy describes our practices regarding information collected from users of this website, in compliance with the New York State Internet Security and Privacy Act and the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL).

2. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect the following non-personal information:

• The Internet Protocol (IP) address and domain name used.
• The type of browser and operating system you used.
• The date and time of your visit.
• The specific web pages or services you accessed.
• The website you visited prior to coming to this site.

Purpose: This information is used for statistical analysis to improve website content and help us understand how users interact with our services. It is not collected for commercial marketing purposes.

3. Cookies

Our website uses "cookies" (small text files) to enhance your browsing experience.

• Session Cookies: These are used to track your progress through the site and are deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: We may use these to remember your preferences for future visits (e.g., language settings).
• Third-Party Cookies: We may use tools like Google Analytics or Halda to analyze traffic. These third parties may use cookies to track your interactions across the web.

Your Choice: You can refuse or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our site.

4. Personal Information

"Personal information" is any information concerning a natural person which can be used to identify that person. We do not collect personal information unless you provide it voluntarily (e.g., by sending an email, filling out a contact form, or applying for admission).

5. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or rent your information. Collected information is only disclosed if:

1. You have provided written consent.
2. It is necessary to perform statutory duties or operate a program authorized by law.
3. It is required by a court order or by the New York Freedom of Information Law (FOIL).

6. Data Retention

Information collected through this website is retained in accordance with the Records Retention and Disposition Schedule.

7. Security

City Tech limits employee access to personal information to only those who need it to perform their jobs. We employ physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access or disclosure.

8. Access to and Correction of Personal Information

Under the Internet Security and Privacy Act, you have the right to request access to and/or the correction of any personal information collected about you through this website.

9. Disclaimer

This policy applies only to the City Tech website. Our site contains links to other websites; we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.