Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 4/30/2025

At COGS (Cooperative Open Government Systems, LLC), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights as a visitor to our website, cogs.llc.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the personal information you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Your name and email address (when you use our contact form or subscribe to updates)

• Any additional information you include in form fields or emails

We do not collect or store any payment information, nor do we automatically collect identifiable information without your input.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to your inquiries or messages

• Share updates about the COGS project, blog, and partnership opportunities

• Improve the structure, clarity, and communication of our website and platform

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except when required by law.

3. Cookies & Analytics

This site may use basic cookies to enhance functionality or monitor anonymous traffic patterns via services like Google Analytics. These cookies do not identify you personally. You can disable cookies in your browser at any time.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your data. Access is restricted to COGS personnel or authorized partners who need it to perform their work. However, no online platform is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

5. Third-Party Services

Links on our website may direct you to third-party services (such as grant platforms, civic resources, or form tools). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites.

6. Your Rights

You may:

• Request access to any personal data we have about you

• Ask us to correct or delete your data

• Unsubscribe from our email list at any time by clicking the link in the footer of our messages

To request data deletion or correction, contact us at [info@cogs.llc].

7. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

8. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or concerns, contact us at:

COGS, LLC
Email: [info@cogs.llc]