Hudson River Valley Heritage

Hudson River Valley Heritage (HRVH) – Privacy Promise

Last Updated: Nov 17, 2025
Operated by: Southeastern New York Library Resources Council (SENYLRC)
21 S. Elting Corners Rd., Highland, NY 12528
info@hrvh.org • (845) 883-9065

1. Our Commitment to Your Privacy

Hudson River Valley Heritage (HRVH) values your privacy. We collect only the information needed to operate, secure, and improve the website. HRVH does not require user logins, does not host comments, and does not sell or share personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

2. What Information We Collect

Because HRVH does not offer user accounts or interactive features, the only information we collect is data automatically recorded by our web servers when you visit the site.

Automatically Collected Information

When you browse HRVH, our servers may record:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and files accessed
  • Date and time of your visit
  • The website that referred you (if applicable)

This type of information is standard for all websites and helps us:

  • Monitor site performance and usage patterns
  • Maintain security and prevent abuse
  • Improve navigation and user experience

These logs are used only for operational and statistical purposes. SENYLRC does not attempt to identify individual users unless required for security or legal reasons.

3. Cookies

HRVH uses minimal cookies, primarily for essential site functions such as page display preferences or session management. We do not use cookies for advertising, tracking, or profiling.

You may disable cookies in your browser settings; HRVH should remain usable with cookies disabled.

4. Analytics and Third-Party Tools

HRVH may use simple analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site. These tools help us improve the website’s design, performance, and content.

We do not use advertising trackers, social media tracking pixels, or third-party marketing services.

5. Links to External Sites

HRVH includes links to materials hosted by contributing institutions, as well as external websites for educational or informational purposes. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.

6. How We Use and Protect Information

Server logs and basic usage data are stored securely and accessed only by authorized SENYLRC staff. We retain logs only as long as necessary for security, diagnostics, and statistical reporting.

SENYLRC does not sell, rent, or disclose visitor information to third parties except:

  • when required by law, or
  • when necessary to protect our systems from misuse or security threats.

7. Children’s Privacy

HRVH does not knowingly collect personal information from children. Because the site does not use accounts, tracking profiles, or forms, no personal data is requested or stored.

8. Accessibility

SENYLRC is committed to making HRVH accessible to all users. If you encounter accessibility barriers or require alternative formats, please contact us at info@hrvh.org.

9. Changes to This Privacy Promise

We may update this Privacy Promise from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will indicate the most recent revision.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Promise or about how HRVH handles information, please contact:

SENYLRC – Hudson River Valley Heritage
21 S. Elting Corners Rd.
Highland, NY 12528
info@hrvh.org
(845) 883-9065