Ohio Women’s Alliance Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Ohio Women's Alliance (the “Organization”) collects, uses, and discloses information about you when you access or use https://www.ohiowomensalliance.org (the “Website”).
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
1.1 Personal Information: We may collect personal information that you provide to us, such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide, such as demographic information or your interests.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information: When you access or use the Website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and other technical details.
1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your interactions with the Website, such as pages visited and time spent on each page. You can control cookies via browser settings and other tools.
USE OF INFORMATION
2.1 General Information We Collect: We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including but not limited to:
Provide and maintain the Website;
Communicate with you about the Organization's activities, events, and updates;
Process donations and other transactions;
Respond to your inquiries and requests;
Personalize your experience on the Website;
Analyze and improve the Website's performance and functionality;
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements; and
Protect the rights, property, and safety of the Organization and others.a
2.2 Use of Voter Activation Network (VAN) Data for Voter Outreach and Collection. (OWA) engages in voter outreach activities to inform and mobilize community participation in democratic processes. As part of these efforts, we may access and use information from publicly available voter files and the Voter Activation Network (VAN). This information may include, but is not limited to, your name, postal address, email address, phone number, voter registration details, and voting history.
2.2.1 Collection and Use of Voter Information: We use this information to:
Send informational and promotional communications related to voting, elections, and political events.
Organize and coordinate outreach campaigns, including voter registration drives and get-out-the-vote efforts.
Analyze voter engagement and participation trends to improve our outreach efforts.
2.2.2 Legal Basis for Processing: OWA uses voter file data in accordance with applicable laws and regulations governing the use of electoral data. OWA processing of this data is based on our legitimate interest in promoting civic engagement and participation in the electoral process.
2.3 Members Assitance (MAP) Information and Data Collection: If you are using this website to contact or provide information to the Organization’s Members Assistance Program (MAP) or any other Organization program or service related to abortion care, note that all MAP interactions, correspondence, or related documents are subject to a separate Organization privacy, confidentiality, and security policy.
3. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:
With service providers and vendors who assist us in operating the Website and providing services to you, including but not limited to payment (donation) processors and analytics providers;
With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in our voter outreach activities.
With third parties as required by law or to protect our legal rights;
With your consent or at your direction; and
In connection with a merger, acquisition, or other corporate transaction involving the Organization.
These third parties are prohibited from using your information for their own purposes and are obligated to protect your information under confidentiality agreements.
4. DATA SECURITY
We take reasonable measures to protect the security of your information and prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
5. YOUR CHOICES
5.1 Limited Access: You may choose not to provide certain information to us, but this may limit your ability to access certain features of the Website or receive certain services.
5.2 Opt-out: You can opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the instructions provided in such communications or contacting us directly.
5.3 Access and Correction: Under certain circumstances, you can request correction of any inaccuracies or deletion of your data. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
6. MINOR PRIVACY
The Website follows recommendations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and is not intended for minors or children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
7. RETENTION PERIOD
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a more extended retention period is required or permitted by law. The criteria used to determine our retention periods include the length of time we have an ongoing relationship with you and whether there is a legal obligation to which we are subject.
8. POLICY CHANGES
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time by posting a revised version on the Website. The revised version will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
9. CONTACT US
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at Ohio Women's Alliance at contact@ohiowomensalliance.org or at the Contact Us page on this website.
BY ACCESSING OR USING THE WEBSITE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS PRIVACY POLICY.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY, PLEASE DO NOT ACCESS OR USE THE WEBSITE.