Purpose

This policy demonstrates Launch Dayton’s commitment to privacy and security and outlines our procedures for information gathering and dissemination practices. The following details how information is collected and used for Launch Dayton websites and associated media and services.

Definitions

For the purposes of this policy, “us,” “we,” and “our” refer to Launch Dayton and/or its employees, representing the websites covered by this policy. “You” and “your” refer to individual users of the website.

Policy

Information Launch Dayton Collects and Uses

Most public information and services on our websites are available without requiring personally identifiable information from you.

Information You Provide Directly

In certain cases, personally identifiable information may be required, including but not limited to:

  • Logging in or customizing a site experience
  • Registering for events, programs, or services
  • Making purchases
  • Submitting online forms for applications, inquiries, or participation
  • Contacting us

When we collect personally identifiable information, it is entered and submitted by you through an online form or similar method. This information is used to provide requested services, respond to inquiries, and enhance your experience.

Information Collected Passively

Launch Dayton websites may automatically collect certain information, which may not be immediately visible to users. This data includes, but is not limited to:

  • IP Address and domain from which you access the internet
  • Pages accessed within Launch Dayton’s website
  • Session times and browsing behavior
  • Browser type, platform, and operating system
  • Referring URL and exit pages

This information helps us improve our website, detect issues, analyze trends, maintain security, and enhance marketing efforts. While this data is generally non-personally identifiable, it may be combined with personally identifiable information to improve our services.

Cookies

To improve user experience, Launch Dayton websites may use cookies—small text files stored on your device via your web browser. These cookies do not contain personally identifiable information but may be linked to such information if you have provided it.

Additionally, Launch Dayton may use advertising cookies to understand user interests. These cookies enable our display advertising partners to present relevant ads based on your previous interactions with our website.

Sharing Information with Partners and Third Parties

In some instances, we may share non-personally identifiable and personally identifiable information with strategic partners and trusted third parties for:

  • Research and analysis
  • Event and program facilitation
  • Marketing and outreach efforts

Information is shared only when necessary to provide services, improve user experience, or support our strategic partnerships.

Security Measures

Launch Dayton employs robust security measures to protect personally identifiable information from loss, misuse, theft, or unauthorized access. These measures include:

  • Technical, contractual, administrative, and physical safeguards
  • Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption for sensitive data (e.g., logins, transactions)

While we take precautions to protect your information, no system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security against unauthorized access or breaches.