Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 29, 2025
At Tobacco 21, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors and supporters. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, www.tobacco21.org, or engage with our advocacy efforts to prevent tobacco addiction. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this statement.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website:
  • Personal Information: Information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, postal address, or phone number, when you sign up for newsletters, submit forms, make donations, or participate in advocacy actions (e.g., petitions or campaigns).
  • Non-Personal Information: Data collected automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior, to help us analyze website usage and improve our services.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies, including Google Analytics, to enhance your experience, analyze website traffic, and improve our content. These technologies may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and interactions with our site. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:
    • Provide and improve our website and services.
    • Communicate with you about Tobacco 21’s mission, campaigns, events, or donation opportunities.
    • Process donations or other transactions in compliance with applicable laws.
    • Analyze website usage to enhance user experience and advocacy efforts.
    • Comply with legal obligations, such as reporting requirements or responding to lawful requests.

3. How We Share Your Information

We value your privacy and do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information in the following cases:
  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors (e.g., email service providers, payment processors) who assist with website operations or campaign management, subject to confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Compliance: When required by law, such as in response to a court order or legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
  • Advocacy Actions: If you participate in advocacy actions (e.g., signing a petition), your information may be shared with relevant third parties, such as elected officials, as part of the action, with your consent.

4. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
  • Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from our communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us at info@tobacco21.org.
  • Cookies: We use cookies through Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data and improve the performance of our website. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies or delete existing ones. For more information about how Google uses this data, visit Google’s Privacy & Terms.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@tobacco21.org.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse, including Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption for donation processing. However, no online transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

6. International Data Transfers

Tobacco 21 is based in the United States. If you access our website from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and stored in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ from those in your country. By using our website, you consent to such transfers.

7. International Data Transfers

Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent, in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

8. Third-Party Links

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

9. Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the “Last Updated” date and posting the revised statement on this page. Please check back periodically for updates.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Statement or how we handle your information, please contact us at: Tobacco 21, 5600 Dublin Rd, Dublin OH 43017.

Email: info@tobacco21.org