Privacy Policy for Govsignal

Effective Date: October 29, 2024

Welcome to Govsignal.com, a platform dedicated to sharing information about our services and related blog content. Your privacy is paramount to us, and this policy outlines our practices regarding any information we might collect from you or that you may provide when you visit our website or use the Govsignal app.

1. Information We Collect
Govsignal.com is designed to respect your privacy to the fullest extent. We do not collect personal information or use analytics tools to track our users. The only instance where we might have access to your information is when you voluntarily submit inquiries through our "Contact Us" form. In such cases, we only collect the information necessary to respond to your queries.

Information Collected in the App and Purpose
The Govsignal app collects anonymous demographic information to provide elected leaders and organizations with insights into community perspectives. This data is used exclusively to improve service relevance and community representation, without any personally identifiable information (PII) attached.

Data Anonymization
We prioritize user privacy by anonymizing all demographic data collected in the app. Each user is assigned a randomly generated username to ensure that personal information remains untraceable. No personally identifiable information (PII) is linked to your app activity.

2. How We Use Your Information
Since we collect minimal information, it is solely used to address and respond to your inquiries submitted through our contact form. For app users, anonymized demographic data may be used to understand community perspectives and enhance the relevance of services provided to users. We do not use your information for marketing, analytics, or any other purpose.

3. Sharing Your Information
We do not share your personal information with third-party organizations for commercial purposes. Any communication remains strictly between Govsignal.com and you, the user.

However, when users participate in feedback requests or surveys within the Govsignal app, the responses and associated demographic information will be shared with the elected leaders or organizations to which they are subscribed. This sharing enables these leaders and organizations to understand community perspectives and improve their service offerings.

Note: This demographic information remains anonymized and is not connected to the randomly assigned username, ensuring users’ personal identity is protected.

4. Your Rights and How to Delete Your Data
Users retain complete control over their data within the app. At any time, users can navigate to the settings section and choose the "Reset App and Data" option to clear all app-related information. This process deletes all stored data associated with the user, maintaining our commitment to privacy and transparency.

Given that Govsignal.com does not retain user information, traditional user rights to access, correct, or delete personal data are not applicable here. Should you have any concerns or requests related to privacy, please contact us directly.

Data Retention for Surveys and Feedback
While users can clear their data from the app via the “Reset App and Data” option, survey responses and anonymized demographic data submitted to elected leaders and organizations cannot be deleted after submission. This ensures continuity in the feedback provided to these leaders and organizations.

5. Data Protection
Our commitment to not collecting your data negates the need for extensive data protection measures on our website. However, we ensure that our website is secure and that any data you voluntarily provide through our contact form is handled with the utmost care and confidentiality. Within the app, any demographic data is anonymized to further protect user privacy.

6. Cookies
Govsignal.com does not use cookies. Your visit to our site is free from tracking and analytics, aligning with our privacy-first approach.

7. Global Privacy Standards
While Govsignal does not fall specifically under GDPR, CCPA, or similar data protection regulations, we voluntarily adhere to global data privacy standards to safeguard user information and prioritize transparency.

8. Policy Updates and Contact Information
Our privacy practices may evolve as we update the app. We encourage users to review this page periodically to stay informed of any changes. For any privacy concerns or questions, please contact us at [email protected]