🔒 At ohio-news (‘the Company’ or ‘we’), your privacy and the protection of your personal data are our top priorities. This Privacy Policy meticulously details our approach to managing your information in a secure and compliant manner, adhering to various privacy laws such as Canada’s PIPEDA, Quebec Law 25, the EU’s GDPR, Brazil’s LGPD, California’s CCPA/CPRA, Colorado’s CPA, Utah’s UCPA, Connecticut’s CTDPA, Virginia’s VCDPA, South Africa’s POPIA, and more.
This policy is your guide to understanding how we handle data when you interact with our website, applications, services, and products. Please note that this privacy policy does not extend to external platforms, applications, products, or services you may access through our platform, each of which has its own privacy policies.
When you engage with our applications and services as a user, visit our websites linked to this Privacy Statement, or communicate with us (such as signing up for newsletters, reading emails, engaging in phone calls, or receiving texts/SMS), we collect various types of personal information to enhance your experience and fulfill service requirements. This data includes:
- Account details necessary for user authentication and account management
- Financial information required for transactions and billing
- Purchase history to assist with customer support and tailor services
- Mobile device identifiers for app functionality, updates, and customization
- Location data if needed for location-based services or promotions
- Feedback you provide to help us improve our products and services
- Social media information when you choose to connect your social media accounts with our platforms
- Product details based on your usage and interactions with our services
We gather this information through various means, including user input during registration or transactions, data collected through your use of our applications and websites, and automated technologies like cookies and tracking tools. In some instances, we may also receive personal data from third parties in accordance with their privacy practices.
To enhance your browsing experience and help us understand website traffic and user behavior, we use cookies. These small pieces of data are stored on your device and can be categorized into Strictly Necessary, Preference, and Analytics types. You have the option to manage or disable non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, tailoring your preferences to suit your comfort level with cookie usage.
We understand that data retention is a sensitive issue. Therefore, we maintain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and as required by law. Once the purpose has been fulfilled or the legal requirement has been met, we take appropriate measures to delete or anonymize your personal data.
The security of your personal data is paramount to us. We implement robust organizational safeguards and employ advanced security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. This includes the use of encryption for data transmission and partnering with reputable third-party processors who adhere to high standards of data protection.
We recognize the importance of protecting children’s privacy. Our services are not intended for children under 18 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.
As a user, you have a set of rights regarding your personal data under various privacy laws. Depending on where you reside, these may include the right to access your data, request rectification or deletion, restrict processing, obtain a copy of your data, object to certain types of processing, non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights, and the ability to file appeals/complaints. To exercise any of these rights, please reach out to our privacy team.
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on our website for your review.
If you have any questions, wish to unsubscribe from our communications, or need assistance with your personal data, please do not hesitate to contact our privacy team via email at [email protected] or by mail to the address provided on our website. Your privacy is a priority, and we are here to assist you with any concerns or inquiries you may have.