Ohio Lottery Privacy Policy
Revised August 30, 2022 – The Ohio Lottery recognizes the importance of privacy to visitors
of the Ohio Lottery Web site. 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 Web site 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 Web site, we automatically collect certain
information on every visitor to the Web site. However, this information does not disclose “personal
identifiers” (such as name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, etc.). Each time a request is made to
view a page within this Web site, our Web site creates a log file capturing generic user information.
Examples of this type of information includes 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 E-mail
This Web site 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 Web site to your specific interests and needs including, but not limited to,
periodically forwarding information that matches your selected interests, for establishment of MyLotto
Rewards® accounts, to notify you if your name is drawn to appear on the Cash Explosion Game Show, or for
purposes of processing your application to become an Ohio Lottery retailer or when making changes to your
current Ohio Lottery retailer account. You are free to provide or to not provide the requested information.
If you choose to not provide this type of information, you can still visit most of the Web site, but you may
be unable to participate in certain online forums or the MyLotto Rewards Program, become an Ohio Lottery
retailer, or to sign up for notifications from entries into games including but not limited to the Cash
Explosion Game Show. Any personal information voluntarily provided by visitors, including personal
information submitted on online forms and e-mail, will be used for the purposes stated on the web page and
may also be shared with other agencies as required by law or pursuant to agency authority. Information
submitted through this Web site also may be subject to disclosure pursuant to a public records request.
Account Deletion
When you delete your account, the following information will be permanently deleted; name, address, email
address, phone number, points earned; purchases made; and all other transactional information.
You will no longer have access to your account and will not be able to retrieve any unused lottery cash,
lottery coupons or digital download purchases. Physical items you have purchased or won that have not yet
been fulfilled will not be processed.
Once your account has been deleted, you will not be eligible to win any 2nd chance promotions or MLR
drawings that you have entered. Any current Cash Explosion entries you have will be forfeited.
All financial transactions that were made using Mobile Cashing or Super Retailers will be retained with the
Ohio Lottery. Information may include name, address, phone number, social security number, amount won,
amount intercepted, taxes collected, etc..
Web Cookies
Visitors who submit information via this Web site should be aware by linking your computer to this Web site
that a "cookie" will 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 Web sites, including cookies, may also be subject to disclosure pursuant to a public records request.
The Ohio Lottery and InspiredOH.org uses cookies for the purposes of remarketing or retargeting, which
allows advertisers to show ads to users who have previously visited the advertiser's website as they browse
the Web. Third party vendors, such as Google, The Trade Desk, YouTube and Facebook show InspiredOH.org ads
on the internet. Third party vendors use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to
InspiredOH.org. Google provides information on opting out here: http://www.google.com/policies/technologies/ads/. If you would like to be able to
opt out from vendors other than Google, more information can be found here: http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/. If you do submit your email or postal
addresses online, you may receive periodic mailings, on or offline, from the Ohio Lottery or InspiredOH.org.
Each mailing will contain instructions on how you can remove your name from our mailing list. We further
promise not to sell, loan, rent, give or barter any part of your personal information to any person or
entity which is not part of the Ohio Lottery or InspiredOH.org
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 Web site. Information collected through these security measures may be
used in connection with a criminal prosecution or other legal proceedings.
Personal Information Security
Our primary concern is that your personal information is private and secure. The Ohio Lottery uses the
industry-standard Secure Socket Layers (SSL) protocol which provides data encryption, message integrity, and
server authentication when your data is sent to us. When you see a small lock in the address bar, you know
your data is being encrypted for transmission.
All information you enter is used strictly by the Ohio Lottery. We maintain physical, electronic, and
procedural safeguards that comply with applicable law and federal standards. All data is stored on servers
and is backed up to prevent the loss of data. Retailer applications submitted are further encrypted and are
sent directly from one Ohio Lottery server to another via a secure connection. Access to (and the use
thereof) personally identifiable customer information is restricted to authorized personnel and is permitted
only when prompted by you, or as dictated by service, support, and/or fulfillment requirements.
Notices and Service Alerts
Although we respect and honor your privacy preferences, the Ohio Lottery shall maintain and reserve the
right to contact you (via email, phone, fax, mail, or otherwise) when it deems appropriate, such as for
nonmarketing purposes , such as bug alerts, security breaches, and/or changes that may impact your ability
to use the Ohio Lottery website.
Access and Dispute of Information Rights
Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code, sections 149.43, 1347.08 and 1347.09, users may have rights to their
information given to this site, in respect to inspecting, correcting and disputing.
Links and affiliated Web sites
Some hypertext links on the Ohio Lottery Web site link to other sites and other third parties. By clicking
on any of these links, you are leaving our Web site. The Ohio Lottery has no control over the information
collected by any third party after you have left the Ohio Lottery Web site. 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 Web site
are not covered by this Privacy Policy. The Ohio Lottery assumes no liability and is not responsible for any
practices of such third party Web sites, including their privacy practices or content, or disclosure of
information by third parties.
Reference to any non-state resource, including non-state Web sites 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
Web sites linked to this site, and any views expressed on such Web sites do not necessarily represent the
views of the Ohio Lottery. You assume any and all risk associated with the use of any non-state Web site
linked to this site. The Ohio Lottery does not guarantee or warrant any information, services or products
advertised or offered on non-state Web sites.
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. This Privacy Policy was last modified on May 27, 2015.
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) however 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 Web site has been produced and processed from sources believed
to be reliable, no warranty, expressed or implied, is made regarding 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 Web site.
Text Messaging Terms and Conditions
Text DAILY to 20731 to receive winning numbers and jackpot information. Depending on text message
selections you may receive up to 14 messages per week. Message and data rates may apply. Text HELP to 20731
for help. Text STOP to 20731 to cancel. You must have a two-way text-enabled phone with compatible carrier
and plan. Compatible major carriers include Alltel Wireless, AT&T, Boost Mobile, Cricket, Metro PCS,
Nextel, Sprint, T-Mobile (R), U.S. Cellular, Verizon Wireless and Virgin Mobile USA. Text messaging is not
available in all areas of the United States.
Contact
Any further questions concerning the privacy policy for the Ohio Lottery Web site may be sent to olcwebmail@lottery.ohio.gov.