Welcome to the Cookies Policy of Erie County NY. This page describes what cookies are, why websites use them, and how they may relate to your visit to our website. Erie County NY publishes informational content about public records and documentation associated with erie county new york. Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support basic website functions, remember certain browser preferences, and review general website activity.
This policy provides information about cookie use and the choices available to visitors. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. Erie County NY is an independent informational website and is not the official website of Erie County government or any public agency.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that a website may store in a visitor’s web browser or device. They contain information that can be read when the browser returns to the website or accesses a related page. Cookies are commonly used across websites to support basic functions, remember preferences, and collect information about general browsing activity.
A cookie may contain details such as a unique identifier, a website preference, or information about a browsing session. Cookies do not all serve the same purpose, and their duration can vary. Some are removed when a browser session ends, while others may remain on a device for a longer period or until they are deleted.
Why Our Website May Use Cookies
Erie County NY may use cookies for purposes connected with website operation, visitor preferences, and general performance review. Their use can depend on the website features, hosting arrangements, and third-party services active at a particular time.
Potential purposes include:
- Website functionality: Supporting basic features that help pages load and operate.
- Visitor preferences: Remembering selected settings or preferences where supported.
- Performance review: Collecting general information about website activity and page performance.
- Traffic analysis: Reviewing broad visitor patterns to learn which pages receive attention.
- Security: Supporting certain functions that help identify unusual activity or protect website operations.
The specific cookies present may change as website features or technical arrangements are updated. This policy describes possible cookie uses and does not claim that every listed cookie is active at all times.
Types of Cookies
Websites may use different cookie categories depending on their purpose. Erie County NY may use or encounter the following types through its own website functions or connected services.
Necessary Cookies
Necessary cookies support basic website functions. They may help maintain a browsing session, support security features, or allow a page to operate as expected. Some website functions may not work correctly if these cookies are blocked. These cookies are generally associated with the technical operation of a website rather than advertising preferences.
Preference Cookies
Preference cookies may remember choices made during an earlier visit. For example, a website may use them to retain a language selection or another available display preference. Their purpose is to reduce the need to select the same settings each time a visitor returns. Availability depends on the features supported by the website.
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies may collect information about how visitors interact with a website. This information can include pages viewed, general browsing patterns, time spent on pages, and certain technical details about a visit. Website operators may review this information to assess content performance and identify areas that may need attention. Analytics data may be collected through a third-party service if one is connected to the website.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies may support features that go beyond basic page operation. They can help a website remember certain selections or support content features provided by the website or an external service. Their availability depends on the functions active on a particular page.
Advertising Cookies
Some websites use advertising cookies to support advertising delivery, measure campaign activity, or recognize browser activity across websites. Whether such cookies are present depends on the advertising services connected to a website. This policy does not represent that Erie County NY uses a particular advertising network or advertising cookie.
First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are created by the website a visitor is accessing. They may support website functions, retain preferences, or collect information about activity on that website.
Third-party cookies are created by a separate service that may be connected to a website. These services can include analytics providers, embedded content providers, or other external features. Their cookies and data practices are generally governed by the relevant third party’s own policies.
Erie County NY may contain links to external websites for reference purposes. When a visitor opens an external website, that website may use its own cookies and tracking technologies. We do not control the cookie practices of external websites, and visitors should review the policies published by those website operators.
Session and Persistent Cookies
Cookies can differ according to how long they remain on a browser or device.
Session cookies are temporary files that generally remain active during a browsing session. They are usually removed when the visitor closes the browser.
Persistent cookies remain on a browser or device after a browsing session ends. They may stay in place until their stated expiration date or until the visitor deletes them manually.
The duration of a cookie depends on its purpose and the settings selected by the website or service that creates it. Visitors can review their browser settings to manage stored cookies.
Managing Cookie Preferences
Visitors can manage cookies through their web browser settings. Most modern browsers provide options to view stored cookies, block certain categories, or delete existing files. The available controls may differ depending on the browser, device, and version being used.
Common browser options include:
- Blocking all cookies or selected categories.
- Removing cookies stored by a particular website.
- Clearing cookies and other browsing data.
- Receiving notifications when websites attempt to store cookies.
- Adjusting privacy settings for future browsing sessions.
Blocking cookies may affect certain website functions. Pages that rely on stored preferences or session information may not behave as expected. Visitors should review their browser’s current instructions to learn which controls are available.
Cookies and Personal Information
Cookies may collect technical or browsing-related information. Depending on the cookie and service involved, this information may include browser details, device information, a general identifier, or details about pages visited. Some information may be linked with other data held by the service that created the cookie.
The information collected through cookies may be subject to the privacy practices of the website or third-party provider involved. Erie County NY does not treat every cookie as a source of personal identification. The nature of the information depends on the technology and the service using it.
For further details about information submitted through our website or handled through connected services, visitors can review the Privacy Policy.
External Links and Third-Party Services
Our website may refer readers to external websites that publish official records information or other relevant material. These external websites operate separately from Erie County NY and may use their own cookies, analytics systems, and privacy technologies.
When visitors follow an external link, the cookie practices of that website apply. We do not control how another website stores information, manages browser preferences, or uses third-party services. Visitors should review the applicable cookie policy and privacy policy before using external websites to understand how their information may be handled.
Third-party services connected with website features may change their technologies or policies over time. Their practices are subject to their own terms and privacy notices.
Cookie Security and Data Handling
Cookies are commonly used to support website functions and collect technical information. Their security depends on how they are created, stored, transmitted, and managed by the website or service involved. Website operators and third-party providers may use different technical measures to protect information associated with their services.
Visitors should use current browser software and review their device privacy settings. They should avoid sharing confidential information through unfamiliar websites or untrusted links. No internet-based system can be described as completely secure, and cookie-related information may be subject to the technical practices of the service responsible for collecting it.
Changes to This Cookies Policy
This Cookies Policy may be revised when website features, technical arrangements, or applicable requirements change. Updates may clarify the types of cookies discussed, the purposes for which they may be used, or the choices available to visitors.
When changes are made, the revised version will be published on this page. Visitors may review this page periodically to stay informed about the current policy. The date of the latest revision may be displayed on the website when applicable. Continued use of the website after a policy update means visitors can review the revised information, subject to applicable consent requirements.
Our Website’s Cookie Policy
Erie County NY aims to provide clear information about the cookies that websites may use and the choices visitors can make through their browsers. Cookie use may depend on the functions and external services active on the website. Visitors can review their browser settings to manage stored cookies and should consult third-party policies when visiting external websites. This policy describes our general approach to cookie-related information and may be updated as website arrangements change.
Contact Information
Questions about this Cookies Policy or its content may be sent to Erie County NY through the website’s contact email. Messages should identify the relevant policy section and describe the question or concern. Our contact channel is intended for correspondence about this independent informational website. It is not an official Erie County government contact channel.
- Website: https://eriecountyny.org
- Email: info@eriecountyny.org