Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to the Orange County Industrial Development Agency (OCIDA) website. OCIDA is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, www.ocnyida.com.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you provide to us voluntarily when you:
  • Contact us via email or through our contact forms
  • Subscribe to our newsletters or updates
  • Apply for tax incentives or other benefits
  • Register for events or meetings
  • Interact with us on social media
Personal information may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other relevant details necessary for providing our services.

Non-Personal Information

We may collect non-personal information automatically when you visit our website, such as:
  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring website
  • Pages visited on our website
  • Time and date of visits
This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve its functionality and performance.

Use of Information

We use the collected information to:
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Process applications for tax incentives and other benefits
  • Send newsletters and updates you have subscribed to
  • Improve our website and services
  • Analyze website usage and trends
  • Ensure compliance with legal obligations and transparency requirements

Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:
  • To trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to you, provided they agree to keep this information confidential
  • To comply with legal requirements, enforce our site policies, or protect our rights, property, or safety
  • In the event of a merger, acquisition, or other business transfer, your information may be transferred to the new owners

Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to protect your personal information. These measures include:
  • Secure server environments
  • Encryption of sensitive information
  • Regular security audits and updates
While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files placed on your device that enable us to recognize your browser and capture certain information. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of our website.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party sites.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.