Privacy Policy

Effective date: December 26, 2025

Last updated: December 26, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how the Veterans Service Commission of Summit County, Ohio
(“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects personal information when you visit
https://www.vscsummitoh.us (the “Website”).

Information We Collect

We collect limited personal information, including:

  • Information you provide voluntarily, such as your name, email address, phone number, or message content when you contact us through a form or email.
  • Usage and technical information, such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and approximate location, which may be collected through cookies or analytics tools.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to inquiries and requests
  • Operate and maintain the Website
  • Improve Website functionality and user experience
  • Understand how visitors use the Website
  • Ensure Website security and prevent misuse

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to support Website functionality and analyze usage.
Some cookies are strictly necessary for the Website to function, while others are used for
analytics purposes.

Where required by law, we obtain your consent before using non-essential cookies.
You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time using the cookie consent tools available
on the Website.

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, please see our
Cookie Policy.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers (such as website analytics or hosting providers)
to help operate the Website. These providers may process information on our behalf only
as necessary to perform their services and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell personal information.

We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law or in response to
valid legal requests, or to protect the rights, safety, or security of the Website or the public.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes
outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

Your Privacy Rights

California Residents

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act
(CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to:

  • Request access to personal information we collect about you
  • Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)

You may exercise these rights by contacting us using the contact information below.

European Economic Area (EEA) Residents

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data
Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict
processing of your personal data.

Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time.

Data Security

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

Children’s Privacy

This Website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly
collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page
with a revised “Last updated” date.

Contact Us

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

Veterans Service Commission of Summit County, Ohio
Website: https://www.vscsummitoh.us