Privacy Policy for Brooklyn Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

Effective Date: August 12, 2024

Brooklyn Township (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you may provide while using our websites: https://www.brooklynpatownship.org/ and https://brooklynpa.gov/ (the “Websites”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect various types of information when you visit our Websites, including:

• Personal Information: Such as your name, email address, phone number, or other details that you voluntarily provide when contacting us or filling out forms on our Websites.
• Non-Personal Information: Information that does not directly identify you, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing habits.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected from you for the following purposes:

• To Provide Services: To respond to your inquiries, process your requests, and provide information about our township services.
• To Improve Our Websites: To analyze how our Websites are used and to enhance your user experience.
• To Communicate With You: To send you information about our township, including updates, newsletters, and announcements, if you have opted to receive such communications.
• To Ensure Security: To protect the integrity and security of our Websites and the information we collect.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following situations:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Websites and conducting our township services.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, respond to a lawful request by public authorities, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our township and its residents.
• Township Operations: Information may be shared with relevant township departments and officials to facilitate the operation of township services and activities.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Websites may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect your experience on our Websites.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access and Update: Request access to and update the personal information we hold about you.
• Opt-Out: Opt-out of receiving communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in our emails.
• Delete: Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and operational requirements.

7. Links to Other Websites

Our Websites may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third-party websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Websites are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will post any updates on this page, and the revised policy will be effective immediately upon posting.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Brooklyn Township Office
5569 Main St,
Brooklyn, PA 18813
Office Phone: (570) 289-4774
Email: brooklyn.township@yahoo.com