Privacy Policy - Local Efficiency Solutions, LLC

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

• Name
• Email address
• Any other information you choose to include in a contact form or email

Information collected automatically:

• Website usage data (pages visited, time on site, browser type) collected through Squarespace's built-in analytics
• Cookies used by Squarespace to operate and improve the website

We do not collect sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers, financial account information, health data, or government-issued identification numbers.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To respond to inquiries and consultation requests
• To send informational newsletters, blog updates, podcast announcements, and other communications related to public sector efficiency (only if you have opted in)
• To deliver free tools, templates, or other resources you have requested
• To improve our website and content based on usage data
• To comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. Email Communications and Form Submissions

If you subscribe to our email list, you will receive periodic communications from Local Efficiency Solutions related to public sector efficiency, operational improvement, and LES services and resources.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send, or by contacting us directly at info@localefficiency.com. We will process your request promptly.

When you submit a form on our website, your information is collected through Tally (tally.so) and delivered directly to our Gmail inbox, managed by Google. We encourage you to review Tally's privacy policy and Google's privacy policy.

4. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website is hosted on Squarespace, which uses cookies and similar technologies to operate the site and collect basic analytics data. This data helps us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve our content and user experience.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling cookies may affect certain website functionality.

For more information on how Squarespace handles data, visit: squarespace.com/privacy

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data as part of operating our website and communications:

• Squarespace — website hosting and analytics
• Tally (tally.so) — contact and signup form collection
• Google (Gmail) — receipt and storage of form submissions
• YouTube — embedded podcast and video content (subject to Google's privacy policy)

We do not use Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, or other behavioral advertising tracking tools on this website.

6. Data Retention

We retain your contact information for as long as you remain an active subscriber or have an ongoing relationship with LES. If you request deletion of your information, we will remove it from our active systems within 30 days and notify any third-party processors (such as our email platform) to do the same.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you are located, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@localefficiency.com or call (541) 450-9439. We will respond to all verified requests within 30 days.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. Our website uses HTTPS encryption. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are directed at public sector professionals and are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us: