Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

GovernAtlas ("we," "our," or "us") is operated by The Algorithm, a Colorado-based IT services company. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at governatlas.com.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Data

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Register for an account
• Submit a vendor listing
• Write a review
• Contact us through our contact form
• Subscribe to our newsletter

This information may include your name, email address, company name, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide.

Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our website
• Process vendor listings and reviews
• Send you updates about your account or listings
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your browsing activity. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of the site may not function properly without cookies.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers to help us operate our website and provide services. These third parties have access to your information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated to protect your information.

Third-party services we use may include hosting providers, analytics services, email delivery services, and payment processors.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or compliance purposes.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to or restrict processing of your information
• Request portability of your information
• Withdraw consent where we rely on consent to process your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@the-algo.com.

8. GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our legal bases for processing include consent, contract performance, legitimate interests, and legal obligations.

9. CCPA Compliance

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information.

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

10. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from your child, please contact us immediately.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the website after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.