Privacy Policy & Data Governance.
GovData aggregates public sector information to power AI, research, and transparency. We are committed to the responsible handling of public record data and the protection of digital privacy.
Public Records & Provenance
The data provided through GovData products (including GovData AI, Signals, and News) is sourced exclusively from public records published by government entities in accordance with state and federal Sunshine Laws and Open Meetings Acts.
- No Private Data: We do not aggregate private consumer data, credit histories, or non-public personal information.
- Provenance: All data points retain a traceable link to the original source document (PDF agenda, minutes, or video) hosted by the originating municipality.
- Right to Forget: While these are public records, we honor requests to redact sensitive personal information for non-public officials upon verification of harm or risk.
Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
Municipal meeting minutes frequently contain the names of public officials, vendors, and private citizens who speak during public comment periods. Our handling of this data depends on the context:
Public Officials
Names, titles, and voting records of elected and appointed officials are considered a matter of public interest and are preserved in our datasets to ensure accountability and transparency.
Private Citizens
We employ processing steps to minimize the exposure of contact information (such as home addresses or phone numbers) that may inadvertently appear in raw public meeting minutes, particularly in our AI training datasets.
Website Cookies & Tracking
When you visit govdataconsulting.com, we use standard web technologies to understand site usage and improve our services.
- Analytics: We use Google Analytics to track aggregate usage patterns (e.g., which pages are visited most). This data is anonymized.
- Forms: Information submitted via our contact forms or email links is used solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not sell your contact email to third-party marketing lists.
- Cookies: You may control the use of cookies at the individual browser level. Rejecting cookies may limit your ability to use some features or functions of our website.
Privacy Inquiries
If you have questions about our data governance practices or wish to submit a data removal request.
Attn: Data Compliance Officer
Email: info@govdataconsulting.com
Phone: (312) 767-4004