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Privacy Policy
built for real businesses.

OhioMade is run by a real operator. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we keep it protected — without Silicon Valley nonsense.

Version 1.0 · Effective January 5, 2026 · Applies to hosted OhioMade services and private deployments (where applicable).

Quick summary

This is the short version. The full policy is below.

We don’t sell
Personal data
We log
Actions for security
Private license
You control hosting
Support access
Only if you allow

The privacy policy

This policy is written for operators: owners, managers, and admins who need clarity. If something isn’t clear, we fix the policy — not your brain.

1. Overview

Ohio Made respects privacy and builds systems for real businesses. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and what control you have.

2. What we collect

Depending on the modules you use (Identity, Payroll, ScanFlow, POS, Lottery, etc.), we may collect:

Account & Identity

Name, email, username, business profile details, login/session tokens, timestamps, and basic device/browser metadata used for security.

Operational data

Actions you take inside the system (audit logs), realm permissions, and system events such as access logs and error logs.

Customer content

Data you enter: employees, stores, invoices, transactions, documents, and operational records required to run the tools you enable.

3. Why we collect it (how we use it)

We use data to operate the platform and protect your business. Specifically:

Run the system

Provide features, connect modules, and keep the platform functioning reliably.

Secure access

Authenticate users, enforce realms, detect abuse, and prevent unauthorized access.

Support & improvement

Help you when requested and improve stability/performance based on real operational needs.

4. Hosted vs Private deployments

OhioMade can be delivered in different ways. This matters for privacy and responsibility.

Hosted (SaaS)

OhioMade operates the infrastructure and processes data to run the service, secure it, and provide support.

Private license

You control hosting, backups, admin access, and data storage. OhioMade does not access your data unless you explicitly authorize access for support.

Support access

If you ask for support, you may choose to provide logs, credentials, or temporary access. That access is only used to resolve the requested issue.

5. Sharing and disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only in limited cases:

With your permission

You request support and authorize access.

Legal requirements

Required by applicable law, legal process, or enforceable governmental request.

Security protection

To protect customers, the platform, and the public from fraud or abuse.

6. Data retention

We retain data only as long as needed to provide system functionality, maintain audit/security logs, and comply with applicable legal obligations. Retention varies by module and customer configuration.

7. Security

We use practical security controls appropriate to the system: access controls, authentication protections, session security, and audit logging.

8. Your choices

Depending on your role and configuration, you may be able to update account details, manage permissions, and export or delete certain data subject to business/audit requirements.

9. Children’s privacy

OhioMade is business software and is not designed for children under 13.

10. Changes to this policy

If we update this policy, we will update the effective date and publish the current version.

11. Contact

Privacy questions: support@ohiomade.us (you can switch to privacy@ohiomade.us when that mailbox exists).