Privacy Policy

Tesla Owners Club of Ohio, also referred to in this policy as "we," "us," or "our," respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit our website, join our email list, become a member, register for events, purchase merchandise, or otherwise interact with us.

This policy applies to our website, online forms, email communications, membership tools, event registration pages, and other club-related digital services.

Tesla Owners Club of Ohio is a nonprofit organization registered in the State of Ohio.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information.

Personal information you provide to us, including:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• City, region, or local chapter preference
• Vehicle information, such as Tesla model or ownership status
• Membership level
• Event registration information
• T-shirt size or merchandise preferences
• Payment-related information
• Messages, feedback, or inquiries you send to us

Payment information may be collected and processed by third-party payment providers. We do not intentionally store full credit card numbers on our own systems.

Website and usage information, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Referring website
• General analytics data
• Cookie or tracking technology information

2. How We Use Information

We may use collected information to:

• Manage club membership
• Send club news, updates, and announcements
• Process event registrations
• Communicate about local chapters, meetups, drives, and activities
• Process merchandise orders or membership payments
• Improve our website and communications
• Respond to questions or requests
• Promote club events and community activities
• Maintain safety, security, and proper conduct at events
• Comply with applicable legal, tax, or administrative obligations

3. Email Communications

By signing up for our email list, registering for an event, or becoming a member, you may receive emails from us about club news, events, chapter updates, membership information, and related Tesla community activities.

You may unsubscribe from marketing or general update emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting us.

We may still send transactional or administrative messages related to your membership, event registration, purchase, or direct inquiry.

4. Photos, Videos, and Event Media

Club events may be photographed, recorded, livestreamed, or otherwise documented for community, promotional, social media, website, and historical purposes.

By attending a club event, you understand that your image, likeness, vehicle, voice, or participation may appear in photos or videos. We will make reasonable efforts to respect requests not to be featured prominently, but we cannot guarantee exclusion from crowd scenes, public event photos, or third-party content.

5. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies, pixels, analytics tools, or similar technologies to understand website traffic, improve functionality, and measure engagement.

These tools may collect information such as browser type, device type, pages visited, and general usage activity. You can usually adjust your browser settings to limit or block cookies.

6. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share limited information with:

• Website hosting providers
• Email marketing platforms
• Payment processors
• Event registration tools
• Merchandise vendors
• Club administrators or approved volunteers
• Service providers who help us operate the club
• Legal, safety, or compliance authorities when required

We may also share general, non-personal information, such as event attendance numbers or website traffic trends.

7. Third-Party Services and Links

Our website may link to third-party websites or services, including social media platforms, payment processors, event registration tools, Tesla websites, sponsor websites, or partner organizations.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of third-party websites or services. You should review their privacy policies before providing information to them.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or disclosure. However, no website, email system, payment platform, or online service is completely secure.

You should avoid sending sensitive personal information through unsecured email or public forms.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for club operations, membership administration, event management, legal compliance, accounting, security, or legitimate business purposes.

You may request that we update or delete your information by contacting us.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website and club activities are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Family-friendly events may include minors, but registration should be completed by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult.

11. Your Choices

You may contact us to:

• Update your information
• Unsubscribe from emails
• Ask what information we have about you
• Request deletion of your information
• Ask questions about this Privacy Policy

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Your continued use of our website, membership services, or event registration after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.