Privacy Notice
Effective Date: 2/26/2026
1. Information We Collect
- Information You Voluntarily Provide
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Payment information (if applicable)
- Any other information you provide via forms, email, SMS opt-in, or direct contact
- Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Date and time of access
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries or requests
- Provide services or process transactions
- Send meeting notices, event reminders, and program updates
- Send SMS communications (if you opt in)
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
3. SMS Communications & Terms of Service
By submitting your information through our SMS opt-in form (https://forms.office.com/r/mRfULHM4ua), you expressly consent to receive SMS messages from The American Legion Department of Ohio.
SMS Program Details:
- Messages may include meeting scheduling, program reminders, event updates, virtual conferencing instructions, and security notifications.
- Message frequency varies.
- Message and data rates may apply.
- Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of purchase.
Opt-Out: You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any SMS message. You will receive a confirmation message and no further messages will be sent unless you opt back in.
Help: For assistance, reply HELP or contact us at legion@ohiolegion.com or 740-362-7478.
SMS Data Sharing: Phone numbers collected for SMS consent are used solely for American Legion Department of Ohio communications and are not shared with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share information with trusted service providers (such as Spectrum/RingCentral) strictly for the purpose of delivering SMS communications.
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information:
- With service providers who assist in operating our website and communications systems
- When required by law, subpoena, or legal process
- To protect the rights, safety, and property of the American Legion Department of Ohio
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information.
Sensitive information is encrypted during transmission using SSL technology.
Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel.
However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Privacy Rights
You may request to:
- Access the personal information we have about you
- Correct or update your information
- Delete your personal information
- Withdraw consent for future communications
To exercise these rights, contact: legion@ohiolegion.com or 740-362-7478.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website performance. You may control cookies through your browser settings.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed toward individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
12. Contact Information
The American Legion Department of Ohio
Phone: 740-362-7478
Email: legion@ohiolegion.com
Website: https://ohiolegion.com
13. Google reCAPTCHA
This site is protected by Google reCAPTCHA to help prevent spam and abuse.
As of April 2, 2026, Google reCAPTCHA operates as a data processor on behalf of the website owner. Any information collected through reCAPTCHA is processed by Google solely in accordance with the instructions of the site owner and under the Google Cloud Data Processing Addendum.
The use of reCAPTCHA is subject to applicable privacy laws, and the website owner is responsible for establishing the legal basis for this processing.
reCAPTCHA may analyze user behavior (such as IP address, mouse movements, and other interactions) to determine whether a visitor is a human or automated system. This data is used solely for security purposes.