Last Updated: October 20, 2026
The Ohio CASA/GAL Association (“Ohio CASA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, and share information when you visit ohiocasa.org or interact with our online services.
Information We Collect
We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you contact us, register for an event, express interest in volunteering, create an account to access online training, make a donation, or subscribe to our newsletters.
This information may include your name and email address, and, for contact forms, your phone number if you choose to provide it. For donations, we may collect your name, email address and billing address. Payment card information is processed by our payment provider and is not stored by our program.
We also collect certain technical information when you visit our website, such as pages visited, browser and device information, and website usage statistics. This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve its functionality.
Please do not submit confidential juvenile court records, case reports, or sensitive information about children involved in CASA cases through general Website forms.
How We Use Your Information
Ohio CASA uses the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries and communicate with visitors.
- Manage accounts, online courses, and training records.
- Process donations and administer event registrations.
- Send newsletters and other requested communications.
- Improve our website and understand how visitors use it.
- Maintain website security and protect against unauthorized access.
How We Store and Share Information
Ohio CASA uses third-party service providers to operate our website and deliver our services. These providers may process or store personal information on our behalf, subject to their respective terms, privacy policies and security practices.
Our website is hosted by Kinsta and uses WordPress to manage website content, user accounts and online courses. We use Gravity Forms to collect information submitted through website forms, including registrations and volunteer interest submissions. This information may be stored in our WordPress database.
We use GiveWP to manage online donations, with payment processing handled by Stripe. Donor information, including names, email addresses and billing addresses, may be stored in our WordPress database. Payment card information is processed by Stripe and is not stored in our WordPress database. Stripe may collect and retain payment information in accordance with its own privacy policy and security practices.
We use Mailchimp to manage newsletter subscriptions and send email communications. Subscriber information is processed and stored through Mailchimp.
We also use the basic version of Independent Analytics, a WordPress plugin, to understand website traffic and usage. Independent Analytics stores analytics data in our WordPress database and, in its standard configuration, does not use cookies for analytics tracking or transmit analytics data to external analytics servers.
Our service providers use their own security measures and protections to help safeguard information. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
We may share personal information with service providers, contractors or other parties who need the information to perform services on our behalf, such as processing donations, managing website forms, maintaining our website or sending newsletters. We do not authorize these parties to use personal information for purposes unrelated to the services they provide, subject to their own applicable terms and obligations.
We may also use or share aggregate information, such as general website traffic and usage statistics, that does not identify individual visitors. We may disclose personal information when required by law, in response to valid legal process, or when we reasonably believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, safety or security of Ohio CASA, our website users or others.
We do not sell personal information to third parties in exchange for monetary compensation.
Our website may include links to external websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through Ohio CASA’s website and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing information to them.
Cookies and Third-Party Websites
Our website and its services may use cookies or similar technologies to support essential functions, such as account logins, security, and payment processing. You can manage cookies through your browser settings, although disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Our website may also link to third-party websites, including social media platforms, local CASA program websites, and news organizations. These websites have their own privacy practices, which are outside of Ohio CASA’s control. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when visiting external websites or providing information to those services.
Protecting and Retaining Information
Ohio CASA uses reasonable measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no electronic system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
We retain information as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this statement, maintain appropriate records, provide services, and meet applicable legal obligations.
Your Privacy Choices
You may unsubscribe from our newsletters using the link provided in the newsletters. You may also contact us to ask questions about your personal information or request access to, correction of, or deletion of information, subject to applicable law.
Depending on your location and applicable law, additional privacy rights may be available to you.
Changes to This Statement
We may update this Privacy Statement as our Website, services, or privacy practices change. Any updates will be posted on this page along with a revised “last updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Statement or how Ohio CASA handles personal information, please contact us:
Ohio CASA/GAL Association
150 E. Mound St., #210
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 224-2272
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://ohiocasa.org/