Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 16, 2026

Medina County Park District (MCPD) respects the privacy of all people using MCPD public websites. This policy explains how MCPD collects, uses, discloses, and protects information when you visit medinacountyparks.com (and all applicable domain extensions, such as .org) and chippewalakeohio.com (and each of its domain extensions).

Information We Collect

We may collect information you provide directly to us, such as:

• Your name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Company name
• Any other information submitted through forms, chat tools, or direct communication

We may also collect information automatically when you visit our website(s), including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• The referring link or website
• Interaction data such as clicks, scrolls, and navigation behavior

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, tags, and similar technologies to help operate our website(s), improve performance and analyze traffic.

These technologies may be used to:

• Remember your preferences
• Measure website traffic and usage
• Improve site functionality and user experience
• Track the effectiveness of our efforts to provide educational and recreational activities and other public services

We may use third-party tools such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, Meta Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, and similar services. These third parties may collect information about your browsing activity over time and across different websites.

Cookie Consent

Where required, we use a cookie consent banner or similar tool to give you the ability to accept, reject, or manage certain cookies and tracking technologies. Cookie consent notices are commonly linked to the privacy policy and used to give users control over non-essential tracking.

You may update your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie settings available on our website(s).

How We Use Information

MCPD will not sell your personal information to third parties. We may use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries
• Provide services and support
• Improve our website(s) and content
• Analyze website usage and advertising
• Maintain website security
• Comply with legal obligations

Sharing of Information

We may share information with service providers that help us operate our website(s). This may include hosting providers, analytics tools, and customer relationship management systems. We do not sell your personal information in the traditional sense. However, depending on how tracking tools are configured and used, certain data sharing practices may be treated differently under applicable privacy laws.

Public Records Law

Under Ohio law, governmental agencies, including MCPD, are required to maintain and provide documents and records, including electronic data, considered to be public records, and may therefore be subject to disclosure upon request, with certain statutory exemptions. Therefore, any information, including personal information, you submit to MCPD may be subject to public disclosure pursuant to a public record request. For instructions on how to submit a public records request, please see the MCPD Public Records Policy.

Privacy Rights for Out-of-State Residents

If you are a resident of another state, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, which may include the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, or share
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Opt out of the sharing of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising, if applicable
• Limit the use of sensitive personal information, if applicable
• Not receiving discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information below.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

Third-Party Links

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

Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this policy or want to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

Medina County Park District, 6364 Deerview Lane, Medina, OH 44256; parks@medinacountyparks.com.