Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 22, 2026

The Wayne County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Wayne DD) respects the privacy of individuals who visit our website. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, and protected when you interact with our website.

Information We Collect

Wayne DD may collect certain information when you visit our website or interact with online forms.

Information you voluntarily provide

This may include information you submit through contact forms, applications, service inquiries, event registrations, or other website features. Examples may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Information included in messages or form submissions

Providing this information is voluntary, but it may be necessary for Wayne DD to respond to your request or provide services.

Automatically collected information

When you visit our website, certain non-personal information may be automatically collected through standard website technologies such as server logs or analytics tools. This may include:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited on the website
  • Date and time of visits
  • Referring websites

This information is used to help us understand how visitors use the website and to improve website functionality.

How We Use Information

Information collected through the website may be used to:

  • Respond to inquiries or requests
  • Provide information about Wayne DD services and programs
  • Improve the performance and usability of the website
  • Maintain website security and functionality
  • Communicate about events, updates, or services when appropriate

Wayne DD does not sell or rent personal information collected through the website.

Information Sharing

Information submitted through the website may be shared within Wayne DD departments or with appropriate partners when necessary to respond to a request or provide services.

Wayne DD may also disclose information if required to do so by law, including compliance with public records laws, court orders, or other legal requirements.

Public Records

As a public agency, certain information submitted to Wayne DD may be considered a public record under Ohio Public Records Law. This means that submitted information may be subject to disclosure if requested unless an exemption applies.

Cookies and Analytics

The website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help websites function more efficiently.

External Links

The Wayne DD website may contain links to external websites operated by other organizations. Wayne DD is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites.

Security

Wayne DD takes reasonable measures to protect information submitted through the website. However, no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Users should avoid submitting sensitive personal information through website forms unless specifically requested and protected.

Children's Privacy

The Wayne DD website is intended to provide information about services and programs. It is not designed to knowingly collect personal information from children through the website.

Updates to This Policy

Wayne DD may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in website practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

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SMS Messaging

If you provide your mobile phone number and opt in to receive text messages from Wayne DD, you may receive SMS communications related to your inquiries, customer service requests, services, and promotional or marketing offers.

Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier plan.

You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message. For assistance, reply HELP or contact us directly at info@waynedd.org

Wayne DD does not sell, rent, or share your mobile phone number with third parties for their marketing purposes. SMS consent and opt-in data are used solely for communication with you and are processed through secure messaging service providers acting on our behalf.

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Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how information is handled through the website, please contact:

Wayne County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Wayne DD)‍

  • Address: 266 Oldman Road, Wooster, OH 44691
  • Phone: (330) 345-6016
  • Email: info@waynedd.org