Privacy Policy
Effective April 20, 2026
Information We Collect
Information you provide to us
Ohio Supply Chain Academic Network (O-SCAN) collects information in a business/professional context. We may collect information you choose to provide, including:
- Name, email address, phone number
- Company/organization name, job title/role, and industry type
- Interest in membership, sponsorship, events, or partnership opportunities
- Any additional information you submit through a form, email, or conversation
Information collected through forms and platforms
We collect information when you submit forms through:
- Our website contact and interest forms
- Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Instant Forms used in lead ads
- LinkedIn Lead Gen Forms used in advertising campaigns
Automatically collected information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect limited technical information such as:
- IP address, device type, browser type
- Pages visited, time on page, and referral source
- Cookies or similar technologies are used for analytics and advertising measurement
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiry and provide requested information
- Follow up regarding membership, sponsorship, events, and ways to get involved
- Send relevant updates about O-SCAN initiatives and opportunities
- Improve our website, communications, and outreach
- Measure the effectiveness of our advertising and outreach campaigns
Advertising, Analytics, and Tracking
O-SCAN may use advertising and analytics tools, including Meta and LinkedIn, to understand how people engage with our website and to reach audiences who may be interested in O-SCAN.
These platforms may use cookies or similar technologies to:
- Deliver ads and measure performance
- Improve the relevance of advertising shown to you
- Create aggregated reporting (for example, impressions, clicks, and conversions)
You can adjust ad preferences within your Meta and LinkedIn account settings.
How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information only in limited circumstances:
- Service providers: We may share information with vendors that help us operate forms, email, analytics, advertising, or website services. This can include tools such as Google Workspace (email and file systems), and, if used in the future, email platforms like Constant Contact. These providers may process information only as needed to provide services to O-SCAN.
- With your consent: If you request to be connected with a specific partner organization, we may share your contact details only with your permission.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security.
Email Communications
If you submit your information through any O-SCAN form or event registration, we may contact you by email or phone regarding your request or relevant O-SCAN initiatives.
- You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link (when included) or by contacting us directly at the email below.
Data Retention
We retain information only as long as necessary to:
- Respond to requests and manage participation
- Maintain reasonable records of outreach and membership interest
- Meet any applicable legal, reporting, or grant-related requirements (when applicable)
Your Choices and Rights
You may request to:
- Access, correct, or update your personal information
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal/reporting obligations)
Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect the information we collect. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
O-SCAN’s forms and membership outreach are intended for business and community partners. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. Any data collection involving minors is coordinated through schools or partners.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as partner organizations). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties.