Last Updated: January 6, 2026
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By accessing or using Pennyancitizens.com (the "Site"), you agree to the following terms and conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
Pennyancitizens.com is an independent, citizen-run informational and discussion platform.
The Site is not affiliated with, operated by, or endorsed by the Village of Penn Yan, the Town of Milo, Yates County, any Industrial Development Agency, or any governmental entity.
The Site is not a political organization and does not represent any political party, candidate, developer, or special interest group.
All content on Pennyancitizens.com is provided for general informational and educational purposes only.
Nothing on this Site constitutes legal, financial, engineering, environmental, or professional advice.
Users should independently verify information and consult qualified professionals or official sources before acting on any information found here.
The Site makes no warranties regarding the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of information.
We strive to present information that is factual, well-sourced, and clearly explained. However:
Articles labeled as Opinion, Editorial, or Letter reflect the views of the individual author only.
User-submitted content does not necessarily reflect the views of Pennyancitizens.com or its administrators.
The Site reserves the right to moderate, edit, or remove content that violates these Terms.
Our Foundational Privacy Commitment
Pennyancitizens.com does not sell, rent, trade, license, or monetize user data—ever.
This includes:
We do not participate in data brokerage, targeted advertising networks, or third-party data marketplaces.
If analytics are used, they are strictly for basic site performance and usage understanding, not for tracking individuals.
This commitment is foundational to the Site and non-negotiable.
The Site may collect minimal information necessary to operate, such as:
Anonymous submissions are permitted where technically feasible.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
The Site may link to:
Pennyancitizens.com is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of third-party sites.
You agree not to use the Site to:
Moderation decisions are made in good faith to maintain civil, productive discussion.
Documents obtained through FOIL or other public-records requests are shared as received, subject to redactions already applied by the issuing agency.
The Site does not guarantee the completeness or context of any public record and encourages users to review original sources when available.
Original content published on Pennyancitizens.com is protected by copyright unless otherwise stated.
Quotations, excerpts, and public records are used under fair-use principles.
Users retain ownership of their original submissions but grant the Site a non-exclusive license to publish them.
Pennyancitizens.com and its contributors shall not be liable for:
Use of the Site is at your own risk.
These Terms may be updated periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.
Questions, corrections, or concerns may be directed to:
Contact Us:
Via Our Contact FormWe welcome feedback and will respond to legitimate inquiries as promptly as possible.
✓ We're independent citizens, not government or political operatives
✓ Information is for educational purposes, not professional advice
✓ We never sell your data — ever
✓ We strive for accuracy and correct errors transparently
✓ Opinions are clearly labeled as such
✓ Use the Site at your own risk
What information we collect, how we use it, and—just as importantly—what we do not do with your information
Effective Date: January 6, 2026
Pennyancitizens.com is a citizen-run civic information platform. Trust is foundational to our mission.
Accordingly:
We do not sell personal data.
We do not rent, trade, license, or monetize personal data.
We do not participate in data brokerage or data marketplaces.
We do not build advertising profiles or behavioral tracking profiles.
We do not share user data for marketing or targeting purposes.
This commitment applies to all users, all data, and all circumstances.
We collect only what is reasonably necessary to operate the Site.
You may choose to provide:
You may browse the Site without providing personal information.
Like most websites, we may collect limited technical information, such as:
This information is used only for:
It is not used to identify individuals or track behavior across websites.
If analytics are used, they are:
Minimal
Aggregate
Performance-focused
We do NOT use analytics to:
Where possible, we favor privacy-respecting analytics configurations.
We do not knowingly collect:
Sensitive personal data (e.g., SSNs, financial account numbers)
Precise geolocation data
Biometric data
Health information
Data about children under 13
Information collected is used only to:
Publish submitted content (when approved)
Respond to inquiries
Send newsletters or updates (if you opt in)
Maintain site security and integrity
Improve site usability in aggregate
We do NOT use personal information for advertising or profiling.
To be explicit: Pennyancitizens.com does not sell, rent, trade, license, or otherwise commercialize user data under any circumstances.
We may disclose information only if:
Required by lawful court order or legal obligation
Necessary to protect the security or integrity of the Site
Necessary to investigate abuse or unlawful activity
Any such disclosure is limited to what is legally required.
We allow anonymous submissions when appropriate.
Anonymous submissions are reviewed carefully
Verification may be requested
We take reasonable steps to protect anonymity
We do not intentionally deanonymize contributors
However, no online system can guarantee absolute anonymity.
We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary to:
Operate the Site
Maintain historical records
Comply with legal obligations
Users may request deletion of voluntarily submitted personal information, subject to:
We take reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect information from:
No system is perfectly secure, but we prioritize responsible data handling.
The Site may link to external websites (e.g., government sites, news outlets).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites. Users should review their policies separately.
Pennyancitizens.com is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If such information is discovered, it will be deleted.
You may:
Browse the Site without providing personal information
Opt out of newsletters or communications
Request correction or deletion of personal information you provided
Requests can be made via the contact information below.
This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally to reflect operational or legal changes.
Updates will be posted on this page
The "Effective Date" will be revised accordingly
Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy may be directed to:
Contact Us:
Via Our Contact FormWe collect very little data
We use it only to run the site
We do not sell data—ever
We do not track you across the internet
We value privacy as a civic principle, not a commodity.