Privacy Policy

The Ohio Brain Capital Alliance (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when you visit or interact with our website.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and the choices available to you.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

Contact us through our website.
Subscribe to newsletters or email communications.
Register for an event, program, webinar, or other activity.
Request information or resources.
Participate in surveys, research, or community initiatives.
Submit feedback, comments, or other materials.

Depending on how you interact with us, this information may include your name, email address, organization, professional information, phone number, and other information you choose to provide.

We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, approximate location, and website usage information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

Respond to inquiries and requests.
Provide information, resources, and updates about the Ohio Brain Capital Alliance.
Send newsletters and other communications you have requested.
Manage events, programs, webinars, and community activities.
Understand how visitors use our website and improve its content and functionality.
Conduct surveys, research, analysis, and community engagement activities where appropriate.
Maintain the security and functionality of our website.
Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

We will use personal information only for legitimate purposes and in accordance with applicable law.

3. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list, we may use your email address to send newsletters, announcements, events, educational resources, and other information related to the Ohio Brain Capital Alliance.

You may unsubscribe from marketing or newsletter communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Please note that you may still receive essential administrative or transactional communications when necessary.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, understand website traffic, remember preferences, and analyze how visitors interact with our website.

Cookies may be provided by us or by third-party service providers that help us operate and analyze our website.

You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. However, doing so may affect certain website features or functionality.

5. Analytics and Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services, such as website analytics, email communication, event registration, forms, or other technology providers.

These providers may collect or process information on our behalf according to their own privacy policies and applicable agreements.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third-party services you access through our website.

6. Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share information with trusted service providers, contractors, technology providers, event partners, or other organizations when reasonably necessary to operate our website, provide requested services, manage programs or events, communicate with you, or perform activities on our behalf.

We may also disclose information when required by law, legal process, court order, or governmental authority, or when necessary to protect our rights, users, or the security of our website.

7. Research and Community Engagement

The Ohio Brain Capital Alliance may participate in educational, research, advocacy, and community initiatives related to brain health, brain skills, human capabilities, and lifelong development.

If information is collected specifically for a research project, survey, or other initiative, additional notices or consent requirements may apply where required by applicable law or the relevant research process.

We will not use personally identifiable information for research purposes in a manner inconsistent with the applicable consent or notice provided to you.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information directly from children without appropriate consent or authorization where required by law.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us inappropriately, please contact us so that we can review and take appropriate action.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. We therefore cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted to or stored by us.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, to provide requested services, maintain appropriate records, resolve disputes, comply with legal obligations, or protect our legitimate interests.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected.

11. Your Privacy Choices

Depending on applicable law, you may have rights concerning your personal information, including the ability to:

Request access to certain personal information we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate information.
Request deletion of personal information where applicable.
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Opt out of certain communications.
Ask questions about how your information is collected or used.

To exercise a privacy right or ask a privacy-related question, please contact us using the information below.

12. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to websites operated by third parties.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third-party websites before providing them with personal information.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, services, technology, or applicable legal requirements.

When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

Ohio Brain Capital Alliance
Email: [Insert Email Address]
Website: [Insert Website URL]
Address: [Insert Mailing Address]