COSI Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected online by the Columbus, Ohio’s Center of Science and Industry, its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “COSI”) in connection with its U.S.-based websites, microsites, mobile sites or mobile apps that expressly adopt, display or link to this Privacy Policy (collectively referred to as our “Sites”). It also applies to personal information COSI collects in connection with the COSI pages on social media sites, such as Facebook®, Twitter®, Google Plus® or others (collectively referred to as our “Social Media Pages”). Our Sites are not directed at children under the age of 13, and no one under the age of 13 should provide personal information on our Sites.

Photography and Video Policy

Photography and video recordings with small, non-intrusive hand-held devices are permitted in most permanent exhibit galleries for personal use only, unless otherwise noted. The use of equipment deemed intrusive to COSI exhibit or guest experience is not permitted.

All photos and videos should be intended for private use. Any photography or video that contains COSI exhibits, facilities, staff, or volunteers cannot be used for commercial, advertising, or promotional purposes without written permission from COSI.

COSI guests acknowledge that they may be included in photography or video taken at the time of their visit by COSI team members or a member of an approved third party. These images and/or videos may be broadcast and distributed without limitation and guests will not receive compensation for inclusion of their likeness. Accommodations are available when requested for those who wish their image not be used. COSI guests with questions or concerns are encouraged to speak with a team member of COSI’s communication department.

COSI Web Use Policy

COSI is committed to protecting the online privacy of visitors to our website. This Policy applies only to the websites and online services provided by COSI. This Policy does not cover any interaction you may have with COSI by telephone, postal mail, or other offline communications. The purpose of this Policy is to inform you about the types of information we gather about you when you visit our websites, how we may use that information, and how we disclose it to third parties.

How can I contact COSI?

If you have questions or concerns with respect to our policies please contact us at http://cosi.org/contact-us.