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Privacy Policy

How Crosby Township collects, uses, and protects the information you share with us through our official website.

📅 Effective Date: February 18, 2026

Overview

Crosby Township (“the Township”) values the privacy of every visitor to our official website, crosbytownshipohio.gov. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how it is used, and what choices you have. Our goal is transparency and responsible stewardship of the data you entrust to us.

This policy applies to all pages and digital services hosted on crosbytownshipohio.gov. It does not apply to external websites linked from our site, which are governed by their own privacy policies.

Information We Collect

We may collect limited information in the following categories:

Automatically Collected Data — When you visit our site, our web server may log your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This data is used solely for site analytics, security monitoring, and performance improvement.
Voluntarily Provided Information — If you submit a contact form, service request, public records request, or sign up for notifications, we collect the personal information you provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
Cookies & Analytics — Our site may use cookies and third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with our website. These tools collect anonymous, aggregate data and do not personally identify you.

How We Use Your Information

Information collected through our website is used for the following purposes:

Responding to inquiries, service requests, and feedback you submit
Processing public records requests in accordance with Ohio Revised Code §149.43
Improving website content, functionality, and user experience
Monitoring and protecting the security of our website and systems
Complying with legal obligations and applicable Ohio and federal law

ℹ️ Public Records Notice

As a public entity in the State of Ohio, information submitted to the Township may be subject to disclosure under the Ohio Public Records Act (ORC §149.43). We will not share your information for commercial or marketing purposes.

Information Sharing & Disclosure

Crosby Township does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

With Township staff and officials who need it to perform their official duties
With law enforcement or government agencies when required by law or legal process
In response to valid public records requests under Ohio law
With trusted service providers who assist in operating our website, subject to confidentiality agreements

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information collected through our website from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. Our site uses HTTPS encryption for secure data transmission. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Links & Services

Our website may contain links to external websites and services not operated by Crosby Township. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take steps to remove that information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please reach out to us:

Crosby Township

📧 Contact Form 📞 (513) 738-6728

📍 8576 Cheviot Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45002

8576 Cheviot Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45002 | (513) 738-6728 | crosbytownshipohio.gov