Geauga Park District Privacy Policy

Effective: January 15, 2025

Geauga Park District ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you interact with us, including when you visit our website (www.geaugaparkdistrict.org) or use our services.

1. Information We Collect

Certain types of personal information may be required for us to provide the services you require. Without it, a transaction may not be completed. The following types of information may apply.

  • Personal Information: Information you provide directly, such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address, when you sign up for newsletters, create an account, register for events, or contact us.
  • Device and Usage Information: Information about how you access and use our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
  • Communication Information: Details about your interactions with us, such as the content of messages sent through our website or via SMS.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve our website and services.
  • To communicate with you, including sending updates, newsletters, or SMS messages about programs, events, and services.
  • To respond to your inquiries or fulfill your requests.
  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and conditions.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information, and none of the data we might share with third parties in regards to analyzing trends and/or website performance is personally identifiable. We may only share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website, sending communications (including SMS), or providing other services.
  • Legal Obligations: Authorities or other parties when required by law or to protect our rights. All documents and records maintained by Geauga Park District, including electronic data, are considered public records under Ohio law and subject to public disclosure pursuant to a public records request. For instruction on this type of request, visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org/about-gpd/park-board-staff.

4. SMS Messaging

If you opt to receive SMS messages from us, the following terms apply:

  • Consent: By providing your phone number, you consent to receive SMS messages from us about our services, events, and updates.
  • Opt-Out: You can opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying “STOP” to any message you receive. Additional commands like “HELP” may also be available.
  • Data Rates: Standard message and data rates may apply. Contact your mobile carrier for details.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use or disclosure. However, inherent risks in disclosing personal information exist everywhere and we cannot guarantee absolute security. Transmit personal information at your own risk.

In the event you believe your username and/or password has been compromised, please immediately contact us to mitigate the situation and update your credentials.

Please also note that we use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons and pixels) to gather information about the way you interact with our services. These help us maintain the security of our services and your account, prevent crashes, fix bugs, save your preferences, and assist with basic site functions.

6. Your Choices

  • Access and Correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal information.
  • Unsubscribe: You may unsubscribe from email communications by following the link in the email.
  • Cookies: You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:

Geauga Park District
9160 Robinson Rd.
Chardon, OH 44024
info@geaugaparkdistrict.org
(440) 286-9516

Geauga Park District values your support, patronage, privacy and trust.