PRIVACY POLICY

Government Eight

Effective Date: January 31, 2026

Government Eight (“Government Eight,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects the privacy of individuals who access or use this website located at gov8.org (the “Website”).

This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, stored, and protected.

1. INFORMATION COLLECTED

We may collect the following information when voluntarily provided by users:

Name
Email address
City and county of residence
Any information submitted through forms, petitions, or volunteer inquiries

We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under the age of eighteen (18).

2. PURPOSE OF DATA COLLECTION

Information collected is used solely for the following purposes:

Providing civic updates and notices
Delivering access to published materials and records
Administering voluntary civic participation
Maintaining participation records
Communicating information related to lawful civic processes

Personal data is not collected for commercial marketing purposes.

3. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

Government Eight does not sell, rent, or trade personal data.

Information may be shared only:

As required by law
To comply with lawful requests from public authorities
To protect the legal rights or safety of Government Eight

4. DATA RETENTION

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill civic communication and documentation purposes, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

5. CONSENT AND COMMUNICATIONS

By submitting information through the Website, users consent to receive communications related to civic participation and site activity.

All communications include a clear method to unsubscribe or withdraw consent.

6. COOKIES AND TRACKING

This Website uses cookies and similar technologies solely to support site functionality, security, and communication delivery.

Government Eight does not use cookies for targeted advertising unrelated to civic participation.

7. DATA SECURITY

Reasonable administrative and technical measures are implemented to safeguard personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission or storage is guaranteed to be completely secure.

8. THIRD‑PARTY SERVICES

The Website may contain links to third‑party websites. Government Eight is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.

9. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

This Privacy Policy may be updated at any time. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. CONTACT

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:

Government Eight
Email: [official contact email]