Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 29, 2026

Welcome to Ohio Goes Boating (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit https://ohiogoesboating.com (“Website”).

By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Information You Voluntarily Provide

You may voluntarily provide information when you:

  • Contact us through forms or email
  • Subscribe to a newsletter
  • Participate in surveys or promotions

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Any information you choose to submit

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Website, certain information may automatically be collected, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Referring website
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • General geographic location
  • Cookies and usage data

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This Website may use cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to improve user experience, analyze traffic, and understand how visitors use the Website.

Cookies may be used to:

  • Remember user preferences
  • Analyze site performance
  • Improve content and navigation
  • Support advertising and affiliate tracking

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect portions of the Website.

3. Analytics

We may use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to understand Website traffic and visitor behavior.

Google Analytics may collect information including:

  • IP address
  • Device information
  • Browsing behavior
  • Referring websites

For more information about how Google uses data, visit:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

You can opt out of Google Analytics by visiting:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

4. Advertising and Affiliate Links

The Website may participate in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through links on the Website at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate partners may use cookies to track referrals and purchases.

We may also display third-party advertisements that use cookies or similar technologies.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party advertisers, affiliate programs, or external websites.

5. Embedded Content

Articles on this Website may include embedded content such as:

  • YouTube videos
  • Maps
  • Social media posts
  • Images or articles from other websites

Embedded content behaves as if you visited the third-party website directly. These third parties may collect data, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with embedded content.

6. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us, we may use your email address to:

  • Respond to inquiries
  • Send updates or newsletters
  • Provide Website-related communications

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link included in emails.

We do not sell your email address to third parties.

7. Comments

When visitors leave comments on the Website, we may collect:

  • Data shown in the comments form
  • Visitor IP address
  • Browser user agent string

This information may be used to help detect spam.

An anonymized string created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available at:
https://automattic.com/privacy/

8. How We Use Information

We may use collected information to:

  • Operate and maintain the Website
  • Improve Website functionality and content
  • Respond to messages and requests
  • Analyze usage trends and performance
  • Detect spam, abuse, or security issues
  • Comply with legal obligations

9. Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers that help operate the Website, including:

  • Website hosting providers
  • Analytics providers
  • Email marketing services
  • Advertising or affiliate platforms
  • Security and spam prevention services

Information may also be disclosed:

  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To protect our rights or property
  • In connection with a business transfer or sale

10. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary for business, legal, or security purposes.

Comments and related metadata may be retained indefinitely.

11. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect information.

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Access to information collected about you
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Object to certain processing
  • Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise privacy-related rights, contact us using the information below.

13. California Privacy Rights

California residents may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), including rights to:

  • Know what personal information is collected
  • Request deletion of personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Limit certain uses of sensitive personal information

We do not sell personal information as defined under California law.

14. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not directed to children under 13 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can remove the information.

15. Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

Users should review the privacy policies of those websites separately.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

17. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or privacy-related requests, contact:

Ohio Goes Boating
Website: https://ohiogoesboating.com
Email: info@omta.com