GovHorizon Privacy Policy

GovHorizon is committed to protecting your privacy and operating under our core principle of data minimization. This privacy policy explains how we handle data when you use our AI-powered governance and policy intelligence platform.

Topics Covered:

• What data do we collect?
• How do we collect your data?
• How will we use your data?
• How do we store your data?
• Marketing communications
• What are your data protection rights?
• Cookies and tracking
• Privacy policies of other websites
• Changes to our privacy policy
• How to contact us

What data do we collect?

GovHorizon collects the following data through our website:

Contact Information: Name, email address, organization name, and job title (when you request information or demos)
Website Analytics: Standard web analytics data (page views, session duration, general location)
Communication Data: Information you provide when contacting us through forms or email
Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address if you subscribe to our updates
Demo Requests: Information provided when requesting product demonstrations

 

How do we collect your data?

We collect data when you:

• Fill out contact forms or request information about our services
• Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
• Request a product demonstration or consultation
• Contact us via email or phone
• Visit our website (through cookies and analytics)
• Participate in webinars or download resources

How will we use your data?

GovHorizon uses your data to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide information about our services
• Schedule and conduct product demonstrations
• Send newsletters and updates about our platform (with your consent)
• Improve our website and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations
• Provide customer support for general inquiries

We do NOT:

• Sell your personal data to third parties
• Share your contact information with partners for marketing purposes
• Use your data for any purpose other than those stated above

How do we store your data?

GovHorizon securely stores your data using:

• Location: EU-based servers with GDPR compliance
• Security: Encryption in transit and at rest, access controls, and regular security monitoring
• Retention: Contact information for 3 years from last contact, unless you request deletion
• Newsletter Data: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Website Analytics: Anonymized data retained for 26 months (Google Analytics standard)
• Deletion: Data is securely deleted upon request or when retention period expires

Marketing Communications

With your consent, we may send you information about:

• GovHorizon platform updates and new features
• Educational content related to governance and policy intelligence
• Webinars, demos, and training opportunities
• Industry insights and best practices

You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by:

• Clicking the unsubscribe link in any email
  Contacting us directly at info@govhorizon.com
• Sending an email to info@govhorizon.com with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line

What are your data protection rights?

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right to access: Request copies of your personal data
• Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to restrict processing: Request limitation of data processing
• Right to object: Object to processing of your data
• Right to data portability: Request transfer of your data

We will respond to your request within one month. To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to:

• Essential cookies: Keep you signed in and ensure platform functionality
• Analytics cookies: Understand how our website is used (Google Analytics)
• Performance cookies: Monitor and improve platform performance

You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may affect platform functionality.

Privacy Policies of Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites. This privacy policy applies only to GovHorizon. Please review the privacy policies of other websites you visit.

Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We regularly review and update this privacy policy. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. For significant changes, we will notify active users via email.

How to Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights:
Email: info@govhorizon.com

Mailing Address:
GovHorizon
Rua da Carvalha, nº570 2400-441 Leiria
Portugal

EU Data Protection Authority

If you're not satisfied with our response, you can lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority or the Portuguese Data Protection Authority (CNPD).

About GovHorizon Platform

While this privacy policy covers our website, please note that our GovHorizon platform operates with strict data minimization principles and EU AI Act compliance. For information about how we handle data within the platform itself, please refer to our Platform Terms of Service and Data Processing Agreement.

Last Updated: 18/08/2025