The Ohio Lottery recognizes the importance of privacy to visitors of the Ohio Lottery website and microsites. Therefore, visitors should be aware of the following information:

Public Records

Visitors should be aware that, subject to certain statutory exceptions, most documents and records maintained by the State of Ohio, including, but not limited to, electronic data, are public records under Ohio law. Therefore, information submitted through this website may be subject to disclosure pursuant to a public records request. Records required to be maintained pursuant to the laws of Ohio will be retained and disposed of in accordance with applicable record retention schedules.

Usage Statistics

In order to generate usage statistics to help us improve our website, we automatically collect certain information on every visitor to the website. However, this information does not disclose “personal identifiers” (such as name, address, telephone number, email address, etc.). Each time a request is made to view a page within this website, our website creates a log file capturing generic user information. Examples of this type of information include the type of Internet browser or computer operating system you are using, the date and time you accessed this site, the Internet protocol address of the individual computer (or proxy server) making the request, and the Internet address of the site from which you may have linked to this site. All information collected by way of server log files is used in aggregate form only, and may be analyzed for trends and statistics.

Online Forms and Email

This website will not collect personally identifiable information (such as name, address, telephone number, etc.) unless you provide such information voluntarily. We may ask for such information so that we can tailor interactive features of this website to your specific interests and needs (including periodically forwarding information that matches your selected interests). You are free to provide or not provide the requested information. If you choose to not provide this type of information, you can still visit most of the website, but you may be unable to participate in certain online forums. Any personal information voluntarily provided by visitors, including personal information submitted on online forms and email, will be used for the purposes stated on the website and may also be shared with other agencies as required by law or pursuant to agency authority. Information submitted through this website also may be subject to disclosure pursuant to a public records request.

Web Cookies

Visitors who submit information via this website should be aware that data linking your computer to this website (a “cookie”) may be created. Temporary cookies may be used when necessary to complete a transaction, to process data submitted to us online or to facilitate ongoing Internet interaction. Information collected on our websites, including cookies, may also be subject to disclosure pursuant to a public records request.

Security Measures

The Ohio Lottery will follow Ohio state laws that require the establishment of reasonable precautions to prevent personal information from unauthorized modification, destruction, use or disclosure. We take very seriously the integrity of the information and systems that we maintain. Therefore, we have instituted security measures for information systems under our control. These security measures are designed to identify attempts to tamper with this website. Information collected through these security measures may be used in connection with a criminal prosecution or other legal proceedings.

Access and Dispute of Information Rights

Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code, sections 149.43, 1347.08 and 1347.09, users have rights to their information given to this website, in respect to inspecting, correcting and disputing.

Links and Affiliated Websites

Some hypertext links on the Ohio Lottery website and microsites link to other websites and other third parties. By clicking on any of these links, you are leaving our website. The Ohio Lottery has no control over the information collected by any third party after you have left the Ohio Lottery website. The Ohio Lottery encourages you to read their privacy policies.

The data collection, usage and disclosure practices of any third party linked to the Ohio Lottery website and microsites are not covered by this Privacy Policy. The Ohio Lottery assumes no liability and is not responsible for any practices of such third party websites, including their privacy practices or content, or disclosure of information by third parties.

Reference to any non-state resource, including non-state websites linked to this site, does not constitute an endorsement by the Ohio Lottery. The Ohio Lottery is not responsible for the contents of any non-state websites linked to this site, and any views expressed on such websites do not necessarily represent the views of the Ohio Lottery. You assume any and all risk associated with the use of any non-state website linked to this site. The Ohio Lottery does not guarantee or warrant any information, services or products advertised or offered on non-state websites.

Changes to this Policy

The Ohio Lottery may revise this policy from time to time. This is a statement of policy and should not be interpreted as a contract of any kind.

Disclaimer of Liability

Neither the Ohio Lottery nor any of its employees shall be held liable for any improper or incorrect use of the information described and/or contained herein and assumes no responsibility for anyone’s use of the information. In no event shall the State of Ohio, and/or the Ohio Lottery, its directors, employees or commissioners, be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary or consequential damages (including, but not limited to, procurement or substitute goods or services; loss of use, data or profits; or business interruption), how ever caused and on any theory of liability, whether in contract, strict liability or tort (including negligence or otherwise) arising in any way out of the use of this system, even if advised of the possibility of such damage.

This disclaimer of liability applies to any damages or injury, including, but not limited to, those caused by any failure of performance, error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, computer virus, communication line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, alteration of, or use of record, whether for breach of contract, tortious behavior, negligence or under any other cause of action. Internet usage by children should be under the direct supervision of a parent or legal guardian. Individuals under the age of 18 are prohibited from playing the Ohio Lottery.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Although the data found on the Ohio Lottery website and microsites has been produced and processed from sources believed to be reliable, no warranty, express or implied, is made regarding the accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of any information. This disclaimer applies to both isolated and aggregate uses of the information. The Ohio Lottery provides this information on an “as is” basis. All warranties of any kind, express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, freedom from contamination by computer viruses and non-infringement of proprietary rights are disclaimed. The information provided in this privacy statement should not be construed as giving business, legal or other advice, or warranting as fail proof, the security of information provided through this website.

Contact

Any further questions concerning the privacy policy for the Ohio Lottery website should be forwarded to: [email protected].