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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 23, 2026

1. Introduction

Building Skills NY (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information collected through this Website.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you.

2. Geographic Scope

This Website is intended only for New York State residents and other users located within the United States.

This Website is not directed to:

  • Residents of California;
  • Residents of the European Union;
  • Residents of the European Economic Area;
  • Residents of the United Kingdom; or
  • Other jurisdictions whose privacy laws may impose obligations beyond those applicable to our operations.

If you are located in one of those jurisdictions, please do not submit personal information through this Website.

3. Information We Collect

Building Skills NY may collect information you voluntarily provide through forms, applications, event registrations, subscriptions, and other interactions with our website. This may include contact information; employment-related information including, but not limited to, employment history, certifications and licenses, education and skills; and other details needed to provide our programs and services.

We use this information to operate our programs, connect job seekers with employment opportunities, support employers, communicate about services and events, improve our website, and meet legal, reporting, and funding requirements.

We may share information with employers, training providers, service partners, funders, government agencies, and other organizations involved in delivering workforce development services. We do not sell your personal information.

If you provide your email address or phone number, you may receive communications from Building Skills NY. You may opt out of these communications at any time.

We may also collect limited technical information, such as IP addresses and website usage data, and use cookies or similar technologies to improve website functionality and user experience.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Maintain our contact records;
  • Fulfill the purposes described in this Policy;
  • Comply with legal obligations; and
  • Resolve disputes or enforce our rights.

5. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Choices

You may request that we:

  • Correct inaccurate contact information;
  • Update contact information; or
  • Remove you from future communications.

Requests may be submitted to:

info@buildingskillsny.org

7. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

8. Changes to this Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will become effective when posted on the Website together with an updated effective date.

9. Contact Us

For more information contact:

info@buildingskillsny.org