Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 15, 2025

1. Introduction

At ournation.co ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

By using our services, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described in this policy, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information:

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Name and email address when you create an account
  • Contact information when you reach out to us
  • Profile information and preferences
  • Feedback and contributions you submit

Automatically Collected Information:

We automatically collect certain information when you use our services:

  • IP address and device information
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on our site
  • Referring website information
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

Public Information:

Our platform primarily displays public information about politicians and government officials, which is sourced from official government records and public sources.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • Providing and maintaining our services
  • Improving user experience and website functionality
  • Communicating with you about our services
  • Processing your contributions and feedback
  • Analyzing usage patterns to enhance our platform
  • Ensuring security and preventing fraud
  • Complying with legal obligations
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers:

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing services to you.

Legal Requirements:

We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.

Consent:

We may share information with your explicit consent for specific purposes.

Public Information:

Information about politicians and government officials is public record and may be shared as part of our service.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication systems
  • Secure hosting and infrastructure

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Improve website performance and functionality
  • Provide personalized content and features

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request access to your personal information
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
  • Objection: Object to certain processing of your information
  • Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

11. Changes to This Privacy 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. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@ournation.co

General Contact: Contact Us

Data Protection Officer: dpo@ournation.co