Privacy Policy 

Effective Date: 3/31/26

1. Introduction

The Coalition to Protect Essential Public Services (“CPEPS,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you provide through this website.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Information You Voluntarily Provide

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number (if submitted)

  • Any information submitted through forms, petitions, or contact fields

B. Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on site

  • Referral sources

This data helps us understand how users interact with our website and improve performance.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Provide updates, alerts, or information related to our mission

  • Respond to inquiries or requests

  • Improve website functionality and user experience

  • Analyze trends and audience engagement

  • Support advocacy, education, and outreach efforts

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:

  • Understand user behavior

  • Improve website performance

  • Support digital communications and outreach campaigns

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with:

  • Service providers assisting with website operations, analytics, or communications

  • Partners or vendors supporting outreach efforts (subject to confidentiality obligations)

  • Legal authorities if required by law

6. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information.

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Third-Party Links

This 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

This website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Your Choices

You may:

  • Opt out of communications at any time

  • Request access to or deletion of your personal information (where applicable)

To make a request, contact us at: info@protectpublicservices.org

10. Changes to This Policy

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

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact: Ohioans to Protect Public Services info@protectpublicservices.org