Privacy Policy
Downtown Canton Partnership
Effective Date: April 15, 2026
Downtown Canton Partnership (“DCP,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a nonprofit organization committed to enriching the vitality and economic prosperity of Downtown Canton, Ohio. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our website.
Information We Collect
We collect personal information to provide and improve our services, including:
- Identifiers: Full name, email address, and phone number.
- Financial Information: Payment details for vendor registration or transactions
(processed securely via third parties). - Usage Data: IP addresses, browser types, and interaction data collected via cookies and Google Analytics.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following legal frameworks:
- Consent: When you opt-in to our newsletter.
- Contractual Necessity: To process vendor registrations or event applications you submit.
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our website performance and secure our digital infrastructure.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Process applications and registrations.
- Respond to inquiries and provide support.
- Send authorized updates about programs and events.
- Analyze website traffic to improve user experience.
Sharing of Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We share data with trusted service providers only as necessary
- WooCommerce: For payment and e-commerce processing.
- Google Analytics: For traffic analysis.
- Mailchimp: For email distribution.
- Cross-Border Transfers: As these providers may store data on servers located outside your home country, we ensure they adhere to standard contractual clauses or equivalent data protection frameworks.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy—typically for the duration of your active engagement with our programs—or to comply with legal, tax, or reporting requirements.
Cookies & Tracking
Our website uses essential cookies for site functionality and analytics cookies to understand visitor behavior. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, though some site features may be limited if cookies are disabled.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access/Correction: Request a copy of or updates to your data.
- Deletion: Request that we erase your personal information.
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing via email footers or by contacting us.
Data Security
We implement SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption to protect data during transmission. While we use commercially reasonable safeguards, no internet transmission is 100% secure.
Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If such data is discovered, we will delete it immediately.
Privacy Lead (Contact Us)
DCP has appointed an internal Privacy Lead to oversee data protection. For any questions, rights requests, or concerns, please contact:
Todd Herberghs
Privacy Lead
Downtown Canton Partnership
Canton, Ohio
Email: downtowncantonpartnership@gmail.com
Website: www.downtowncanton.com