Cookie Policy

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Last updated: 9/29/2025

The Town of Andes, New York (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to andesnewyork.gov. This Cookie Policy explains how and why cookies and similar technologies may be used when you visit our website.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to help websites function properly, improve user experience, and collect information about website traffic.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  1. Essential Cookies

    • These are required for the website to function correctly (e.g., to display pages and navigate the site).

    • They do not store personal information.

  2. Analytics Cookies

    • These help us understand how visitors use our website (such as which pages are most popular).

    • We may use tools like Google Analytics to gather this information in an anonymous and aggregated form.

  3. Preference Cookies

    • These remember your settings or choices (such as language preferences) to provide a more personalized experience.

We do not use cookies to collect personal data for marketing or advertising purposes.

Third-Party Cookies

Some third-party services that we use to enhance our website may place their own cookies on your device. For example, embedded videos, maps, or social media links may set cookies controlled by those providers. We encourage you to review the cookie policies of these third-party services.

Managing Cookies

You can control or delete cookies at any time through your web browser settings.

  • Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies.

  • Please note that if you disable cookies, some parts of our site may not work as intended.

For more information on managing cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact:

Carol Ames
Andes Town Clerk
andestownclerk@gmail.com