Insulation Professionals of Ohio Privacy Policy
Effective date: 11-11-2026
Insulation Professionals of Ohio ("IPO," "we," "us," or "our") operates the website at www.ohioinsulators.com, including the IPO Blog and the online forms linked from the site (together, the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through the Site, how we use and share it, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Scope
This policy applies only to information collected through the Site. It does not apply to information collected offline or through other websites, including the websites of our member contractors and the third-party sites we link to.
Information We Collect
Information you give us
You can browse the Site without telling us who you are. We collect personal information only when you choose to give it to us, including when you:
- Apply or ask about an apprenticeship or career. Our personal profile and application forms ask for information such as your name, mailing address, email address, phone number, education, work history, and other details needed to review your application.
- Ask to affiliate your business or become a member. Our contractor and member registration forms ask for information such as your name, business name, title, contact information, and details about your business or trade experience.
- Request a free energy assessment or contact us. When you email or call us, we receive your name, contact information, any details you share about your facility or project, and the contents of your message.
Please do not send us sensitive information, such as a Social Security number or financial account information, through the Site or by email unless we specifically request it through a secure method.
Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, our servers and service providers automatically record certain technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, the page that referred you to the Site, the pages you view, and the date and time of your visit.
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as the pages you visit and how long you stay. You can learn how Google uses this information at www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners and can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your questions and requests, including requests for a free insulation energy assessment;
- Review apprenticeship applications and contact applicants about the training program;
- Review contractor affiliation and membership requests;
- Operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Site;
- Understand how visitors use the Site; and
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share it with third parties for their own marketing purposes. We share information only as described below.
- Apprenticeship and training partners. We share apprenticeship applications and inquiries with Heat and Frost Insulators Local 50, its Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, and the Insulation Industry International
- Apprentice and Training Fund as needed to review applications and administer the training program.
- Member contractors. If you request an energy assessment or ask about a project, we may share your contact information and request with one or more of our member contractors so they can respond.
- Service providers. We use outside companies to help run the Site, such as our website hosting and management provider, our online form provider (Wufoo), and email and analytics providers. These companies may use personal information only to perform services for us.
- Legal requirements and safety. We may disclose information if we believe in good faith that it is required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or that it is needed to protect the rights, property, or safety of IPO, our members,
- Site users, or the public.
- Organizational changes. If IPO reorganizes, merges, or transfers its operations, information may be transferred as part of that change and will remain subject to this policy.
- With your consent. We may share information for other purposes when you ask us to or agree to it.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small text files that your web browser stores on your device. The Site and its service providers may use cookies to keep the Site working, remember your details when you leave a blog comment, and measure Site traffic. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings. If you block cookies, some parts of the Site may not work properly.
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" setting. Because there is no common industry standard for responding to these signals, the Site does not currently respond to them.
Online Forms, Embedded Content, and Links
Our application and registration forms are hosted by Wufoo, a third-party form service. Information you submit through those forms is collected and stored by Wufoo on our behalf and is also subject to Wufoo's privacy policy. Some pages include content embedded from other websites, such as videos, and those websites may collect information about you as if you had visited them directly.
The Site also links to websites we do not control, including those of government agencies, industry associations, and our member contractors. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies.
How Long We Keep Information
We keep personal information for as long as we need it for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer period is required or permitted by law. Apprenticeship application records may be kept for the period required by the training program's standards and applicable apprenticeship regulations.
How We Protect Information
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the information we collect. However, no website, email, or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of information you send to us.
Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child under 13 has given us personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Your Choices
You may contact us at any time to:
- ask what personal information we have about you;
- correct or update information you submitted; or
- ask us to delete your information, subject to any records we must keep by law or for the apprenticeship program
If we send you emails, you can stop receiving them by following the instructions in the email or by contacting us. We will respond to requests within a reasonable time.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated policy on this page and change the effective date at the top. Your continued use of the Site after an update means you accept the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:
Insulation Professionals of Ohio
939 Goodale Blvd., Room 210
Columbus, OH 43212
Phone: 614-221-7177
Email: [email protected]