Privacy Policy

“Ohio Coalition on Black Civic Participation/Ohio Unity Coalition” (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the Ohio Unity website (ohiounity.org) (the “Service”). This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information from users of our website.
 
Information Collection
We collect a variety of information from and about our users in order to provide, improve, and personalize our services. The types of information we collect include but are not limited to:
  • First and Last Name
  • Phone Number
  • Email Address
  • Address
  • Payment Information
  • Usage Data

 

Methods of Collection
We collect information in several ways:
Directly from You: When you register on our site, subscribe to communications, fill out forms, make donations or purchases, or contact us.
 
Automatically: As you navigate through our site, we may automatically collect information about your equipment, browsing actions, and patterns, such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and usage details.
 
Public Sources: We may collect information from publicly accessible sources such as social media platforms or public databases to verify or enhance existing information.
 
Communication and Feedback: Information may be collected when you participate in surveys, provide feedback, or communicate with us via email, social media, or other channels.
 
Use of Information
We use collected information to:
  • Provide and manage services and communications
  • Create and manage user accounts
  • Personalize website experience
  • Communicate updates and organizational information
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Enhance website security
  • Provide support and respond to inquiries
  • Analyze website performance and improve functionality
 
Information Sharing and Disclosure
Ohio Coalition on Black Civic Participation/Ohio Unity Coalition maintains strict privacy practices to protect personal information. Text messaging opt-in data and consent will not be sold or shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
We may share information in the following circumstances:
  • Service Providers: Vendors assisting with hosting, analytics, communications, or operational services
  • Business Transfers: In connection with organizational restructuring or asset transfers
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or legal process
  • Protection of Rights and Safety: To protect users, the organization, or others
  • Affiliates: For internal organizational purposes
  • Aggregate or Anonymized Information: Data that cannot reasonably identify individuals
 
Information Protection
We implement technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect personal information, including:
  • Encryption of sensitive data
  • Restricted access controls
  • Security monitoring and auditing
  • Data minimization practices
  • Verification of third-party security standards
While we take reasonable precautions, no transmission over the internet can be guaranteed 100% secure.
 
User Rights
You may request:
  • Access to your personal data
  • Correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion of personal data
Requests can be made using the contact information below.
 
Opt-Out
Users may opt out of communications by:
  • Using the unsubscribe link in emails
  • Replying “STOP” to text messages
 
Cookies and Analytics Tracking
Our website uses limited cookies and similar technologies to help us understand how visitors use our website and improve user experience.
 
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, to collect anonymous information about website usage. This may include pages visited, time spent on the site, device type, and general geographic location (such as city or region). This information helps us measure website performance and better understand visitor engagement.
Google Analytics collects information in an aggregated and anonymized form and does not personally identify individual visitors.
Most web browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website functionality.
 
Contact Information
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us:
 
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage users to review it regularly.
 
Last Updated: February 27, 2026