How OhioRentersGuide.com protects your data, uses cookies and ads, and respects your rights as a renter in Ohio (updated 2026)
Your privacy matters—whether you're researching Ohio tenant rights, using our sample letters, or exploring rental advice. This policy explains what information we collect, how it's used, and your options as a user of our site.
Introduction: Data Privacy for Renters in Ohio
At OhioRentersGuide.com, we know that privacy is important—especially for Ohio tenants and landlords seeking legal advice, rental resources, or sample letters. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website. By using our site, you agree to the practices described here. If you have questions, contact us at support@ohiorentersguide.com.
What Information We Collect
We only collect information needed to provide our services, improve user experience, and support site functionality. This includes:
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, pages visited (for analytics and security).
- Cookies: Small files used for site preferences, analytics, and ad delivery (see below).
- Contact info: If you email us directly, we store your email address and message for support only.
- Ad & analytics data: Non-personal identifiers used by Google Adsense and analytics tools to serve relevant ads and measure site usage.
- Interactive tools: When using calculators or letter generators, your input is not stored by us unless you submit a contact form or feedback (which we do not offer at this time).
| Type of Data | Why Collected | User Options |
|---|---|---|
| IP Address, Browser Info | Analytics, security, preventing abuse | Clear cookies, use incognito mode |
| Cookies & Local Storage | Site preferences, analytics, ads | Adjust browser settings, opt-out |
| Email (if you contact us) | Respond to your inquiry only | Request deletion via email |
| Ad/Analytics IDs | Show relevant ads, measure usage | Opt-out links, ad personalization controls |
We do not sell your personal data or use it for unsolicited marketing. For more about your privacy rights, see User Rights below.
Use of Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your site preferences (e.g., dark mode, which we do not offer at this time)
- Analyze which pages are most popular, helping us improve Ohio rental guides
- Serve relevant advertisements via Google Adsense (see below)
To manage cookies, refer to your browser's help section. For more about cookies and online privacy, see this FTC resource or our Ohio tenant rights guide.
Advertising & Third-Party Networks
We display advertisements via Google Adsense to keep our Ohio rental resources free. Adsense and its partners may use cookies or device identifiers to serve non-personalized or personalized ads (depending on your location and preferences). By default, ads on our site are non-personalized unless you opt in.
- What is shared: No personally identifying info is shared. Only anonymized browser/device data is used for advertising.
- Opt-out: You can opt-out of personalized ads at Google Ads Settings or see the How Google uses data on partner sites page.
- Why ads? Advertising supports the cost of providing up-to-date guides on Ohio tenant rights, security deposits, evictions, and more.
Analytics & Usage Data
We use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how people use our Ohio rental advice website. This helps us:
- See which guides and sample letters are most helpful to Ohio renters
- Identify and fix technical issues
- Improve overall site experience
Analytics data is anonymized and does not include your name, address, or contact info. To opt out, you can use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. If you want analytics disabled on our site, email our privacy team.
Email & Contact Information
If you contact us by email, we store your message and email address only to reply to your inquiry. We do not use your email for marketing or share it with third parties. Your email is stored securely and deleted when no longer needed.
- No unsolicited messages: We never send promotional emails or newsletters.
- No sale of data: We will never sell or rent your contact information.
- Request deletion: You may request deletion of your email and any information provided at any time—just email us at support@ohiorentersguide.com.
How We Protect Your Information
We use industry-standard security practices to protect your data, including:
- HTTPS encryption for all website traffic
- Regular updates and monitoring for vulnerabilities
- Data minimization: we only store what is necessary and delete information when no longer needed
- Access controls restricting who can view contact or analytics data
While no website is 100% immune from risk, we are committed to protecting your privacy and security as an Ohio renter or legal resource user.
User Rights & Choices for Ohio Renters
- Access: Ask what personal information we have about you, if any.
- Correction: Request correction of any inaccurate data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your contact, email, or tool submission if you believe it is still stored.
- Opt-Out: Use browser or Google tools to opt out of cookies, analytics, and personalized ads.
- Questions: Email support@ohiorentersguide.com with any privacy requests.
We honor all reasonable requests for access, correction, or deletion—usually within 7 business days. These rights apply to all users, regardless of location, but especially to Ohio residents using our rental advice resources.
Children’s Privacy
This site is intended for adults and general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us to have it removed promptly.
Policy Updates
We may update this privacy policy as laws or best practices evolve, or as our site grows. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Significant changes may also be announced on our homepage. The current policy is effective as of 2026.