Privacy Policy

Effective date: March 6, 2025

Open Government Initiative, Incorporated (“Open Government Initiative, Inc.”, the “Nonprofit,” “we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the https://opengovernmentok.com/ website (the “Service”).

This Privacy Policy informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.

This page also explains your choices for managing your information preferences, including opting out of certain uses of your Personal Data.

We use your data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. Unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy, terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, accessible from https://opengovernmentok.com/terms/

1. Information Collection And Use

We collect several different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Service to you.

a. Types Of Data Collected

(1) Personal Data

While using our Service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you (“Personal Data”). Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:

• First name and last name.
• Date of birth.
• Email address.
• Phone number.
• Address, city, state, county, zip code.
• Voting precinct number.
• Cookies and usage data.

(a) Email Address

(i) Email Data Collection and Usage

We collect and use email addresses provided by users for communication purposes, including transactional emails, promotional messages, and updates about our services. By providing your email address, you consent to receive emails from us in accordance with this policy.

• We collect email addresses when users subscribe to our mailing list, create an account, place an order, or otherwise opt in to receive communications from us.
• Emails may be used to send order confirmations, shipping notifications, customer support responses, promotional offers, and other relevant updates.
• If applicable, our website may use cookies or tracking technologies to monitor email engagement, such as open rates and link clicks, to improve our email content and user experience.

• We do not sell, rent, or share email addresses with non-affiliated third parties for marketing purposes.
• Email data is securely stored and used only for the purposes outlined in this policy.
• Users may opt out of promotional emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

(b) Phone Number

(i) SMS Data Collection and Usage

We collect and use phone numbers provided by subscribers for the purpose of sending SMS notifications, including order updates, promotional messages, and cart reminders. By opting into our SMS program, you consent to receive text messages from us regarding our products, services, and other relevant communications.

• We collect phone numbers when users opt in to receive SMS messages from us.
• If applicable, our website uses cookies and tracking technologies to determine when a shopping cart has been abandoned. This allows us to send cart reminder messages via SMS.

• We do not sell, rent, or share SMS opt-in data or consent with third parties.
• The above exclusion applies to text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any non-affiliated third parties.
• SMS data is securely stored and used only for the purposes outlined in this policy.

If location-based services are used in conjunction with our SMS program, we will clearly state how location data is collected and its intended purpose.

(2) Usage Data

We may also collect information how the Service is accessed and used (“Usage Data”). This Usage Data may include information such as your computer’s Internet Protocol address (e.g. IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.

(3) Tracking And Cookies Data

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Service and hold certain information.

Cookies are files with small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device. Tracking technologies also used are beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information and to improve and analyze our Service.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

Examples of Cookies we use:

• Session Cookies. We use Session Cookies to operate our Service.
• Preference Cookies. We use Preference Cookies to remember your preferences and various settings.
• Security Cookies. We use Security Cookies for security purposes.

2. Use Of Data

We use the collected data for various purposes:

• To provide and maintain the Service.
• To notify you about changes to our Service.
• To allow you to participate in interactive features of our Service when you choose to do so.
• To provide customer care and support.
• To provide analysis or valuable information so that we can improve the Service.
• To monitor the usage of the Service.
• To detect, prevent and address technical issues.

3. Transfer Of Data

Your information, including Personal Data, may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those from your jurisdiction.

If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data, including Personal Data, to the United States and process it there.

Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.

We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and no transfer of your Personal Data will take place to an organization or a country unless there are adequate controls in place including the security of your data and other personal information.

4. Disclosure Of Data

a. Legal Requirements

We may disclose your Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

• To comply with a legal obligation.
• To protect and defend our rights or property.
• To prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service.
• To protect the personal safety of users of the Service or the public.
• To protect against legal liability.

5. Security Of Data

The security of your data is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Exportation Of Data

You can request an export downloadable copy of all the data you have created on the Site by navigating to your Account page of the Site, scrolling down to the Export Data section, and clicking on the “Request Data Import” button to start a new request. An email will be sent to you to verify the request. Then the site admin will review your request and if approved, a zip file will be generated and emailed to you. Reach us at info@opengovernmentok.com if you need assistance.

7. Account Deletion

You can delete your user account on our Site at any time by navigating to your Account page of the Site, scrolling down to the Delete Account section, and clicking on the button to delete your account. Reach us at info@opengovernmentok.com if you need assistance.

8. Service Providers

We may employ third party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service (“Service Providers”), to provide the Service on our behalf, to perform Service-related services or to assist us in analyzing how our Service is used.

These third parties have access to your Personal Data only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose. Please note that some services may not provide a direct opt-out link for analytics purposes. In such cases, users should refer to the respective Terms of Service or Privacy Policy pages for more information on data collection and opt-out procedures.

• Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection

  Akismet is provided by Automattic Inc.

  For more information on what type of information Akismet collects, please visit the Privacy Policy page of Akismet: https://automattic.com/privacy/

• Automattic

  Automattic Inc. provides various services, including WordPress.com and Jetpack.

  For more information on what type of information Automattic collects, please visit the Privacy Policy page of Automattic: https://akismet.com/privacy/

• Azure

  Azure is provided by Microsoft Corporation.

  For more information on what type of information Azure collects, please visit the Legal Information page of Azure: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/support/legal/

• BuddyBoss

  BuddyBoss is provided by BuddyBoss LLC.

  For more information on what type of information BuddyBoss collects, please visit the Privacy Policy page of BuddyBoss: https://www.buddyboss.com/privacy-policy/

• Cloudflare

  Cloudflare is provided by Cloudflare, Inc.

  For more information on what type of information Cloudflare collects, please visit the Privacy Policy page of Cloudflare: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/

• Donorbox

  Donorbox is provided by Rebel Idealist LLC.

  For more information on what type of information Donorbox collects, please visit the Privacy Policy page of Donorbox: https://donorbox.org/privacy/

• Elementor

  Elementor is provided by Elementor Ltd.

  For more information on what type of information Elementor collects, please visit the Privacy Policy page of Elementor: https://elementor.com/about/privacy/

• Envato Marketplace

  Envato Marketplace is provided by Envato Pty Ltd.

  For more information on what type of information Envato collects, please visit the Privacy Policy page of Envato: https://www.envato.com/privacy/

• Font Awesome

  Font Awesome is provided by Fonticons, Inc.

  For more information on what type of information Font Awesome collects, please visit the Privacy Policy page of Font Awesome: https://givebutter.com/privacy/

• Google Analytics

  Google Analytics is a web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic. Google uses the data collected to track and monitor the use of our Service. This data is shared with other Google services. Google may use the collected data to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network.

  You can opt-out of having made your activity on the Service available to Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. The add-on prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js, and dc.js) from sharing information with Google Analytics about visits activity.

  For more information on the privacy practices of Google, please visit the Google Privacy and Terms web page: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en/

Google reCAPTCHA

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google.

For more information on what type of information Google reCAPTCHA collects, please visit the Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy/ and the Terms of Service at https://policies.google.com/terms/.

GreenShift – Animation and Page Builder Blocks

GreenShift is provided by WebFactory Ltd.

For more information on what type of information GreenShift collects, please visit the Privacy Policy page of GreenShift: https://greenshiftwp.com/privacy-policy-2/

• Imagify

  Imagify is provided by WP Media.

  For more information on what type of information Imagify collects, please visit the Privacy Policy page of Imagify: https://imagify.io/privacy/

• Jetpack

  Jetpack is provided by Automattic Inc.

  For more information on what type of information Jetpack collects, please visit the Privacy Policy page of Jetpack: https://jetpack.com/support/privacy/

• Jotform

  Jotform is provided by Jotform Inc.

  For more information on what type of information Jotform collects, please visit the Privacy Policy page of Jotform: https://www.jotform.com/privacy/

• Klaviyo

  Klaviyo is provided by Klaviyo Inc.

  For more information on what type of information Klaviyo collects, please visit the Privacy Policy page of Klaviyo: https://www.klaviyo.com/legal/privacy/privacy-notice/

• Make

  Make is provided by Celonis SE.

  For more information on what type of information Make collects, please visit the Privacy Policy page of Make: https://www.make.com/en/privacy-notice/

• MailerLite

  MailerLite is provided by MailerLite Limited.

  For more information on what type of information MailerLite collects, please visit the Privacy Policy page of MailerLite: https://www.mailerlite.com/legal/privacy-policy/

• myCred

  myCred is provided by myCred.me.

  For more information on what type of information myCred collects, please visit the Privacy Policy page of myCred: https://mycred.me/privacy-policy/

• PayPal

  PayPal is provided by PayPal Holdings, Inc.

  For more information on what type of information PayPal collects, please visit the Privacy Policy page of PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/us/legalhub/paypal/privacy-full/

• Rehub WordPress Theme

  Rehub WordPress Theme is provided by Wpsoul.

  For more information on what type of information Rehub WordPress Theme collects, please visit the Terms and Policy page of Rehub: https://rehubdocs.wpsoul.com/terms-of-service/

• s2Member

  s2Member is provided by WP Sharks.

  For more information on what type of information s2Member collects, please visit the Privacy Policy page of s2Member: https://s2member.com/privacy-policy/

• Sociamonials

  Sociamonials is provided by Sociamonials.

  For more information on what type of information Sociamonials collects, please visit the Privacy Policy page of Sociamonials: https://www.sociamonials.com/privacy.php/

• WordPress

  WordPress is provided by the WordPress Foundation.

  For more information on what type of information WordPress collects, please visit the Privacy Policy page of WordPress: https://wordpress.org/about/privacy/

9. Links To Other Sites

Our Service may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 18 (“Children”).

We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your Children has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us at info@opengovernmentok.com. Our Service is for those who are 18 years or older. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Data from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

11. Changes To This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

We will let you know via email and/or a prominent notice on our Service, prior to the change becoming effective and update the “effective date” at the top of this Privacy Policy.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• By email: info@opengovernmentok.com