Privacy Policy

Effective Date:

01/01/2025

1. Introduction

The Ohio Organics Council ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, donors, event participants, and website visitors.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information. By accessing or using our services, you agree to the terms described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and other identifiers you provide voluntarily.

Membership and Payment Information: Payment details, membership dues, and related financial information.

Payments are processed through compliant third-party services; we do not store credit card information.

Event Participation Information: Details related to your registration and participation in our virtual and live events, including preferences and feedback.

Communication Preferences: Your preferences for receiving communications from us, including newsletters and event updates.

Non-Personal Identification Information: Browser type, IP address, access times, and referring website addresses, collected automatically when you interact with our website.

3. How We Use Collected Information

The Ohio Organics Council uses your information for the following purposes:

Membership Management: To process membership applications, renewals, and payments, and to deliver member benefits.

Event Management: To facilitate your registration and participation in our events, both virtual and live, and to provide you with related updates.

Communications: To send newsletters about industry news, advocacy updates around composting and organics recycling, and other relevant information about our programs and services.

You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time by following the instructions provided in the emails.

Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide assistance.

Improvement: To analyze user interactions and improve our website and services.

Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to others. We may share information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, provided that these parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also disclose your information when required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use "cookies" to enhance user experience. Cookies are small files placed on your device that help us understand how users interact with our site. You can choose to set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used. Note that some parts of the site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you.

Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.

Withdraw consent where we are relying on consent to process your information.

Opt-out of receiving communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us directly.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We do not control and are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

The Ohio Organics Council reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or by other means. Your continued use of our services after such modifications will constitute your acknowledgment of the modified policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Ohio Organics Council
1650 E 55th St. PO Box 603042
Cleveland. Ohio 44103

Email:

[email protected]

Phone: [Number in registration process]

By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.