Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 6, 2026
Last Updated: February 6, 2026
Introduction
The AOS Evidence Repository ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit aos-evidence.com.
Information We Collect
1. Analytics Data (Optional)
If you consent to analytics, we collect:
- Page views and navigation patterns
- Referring websites
- Browser type and operating system
- Approximate location (country/city level)
- Time spent on pages
Tool Used: Matomo Analytics (self-hosted at analytics.git-cathedral.com)
2. Technical Data (Automatic)
- IP addresses (anonymized after 24 hours)
- Browser fingerprints (for security)
- Error logs (for debugging)
3. No Personal Data
We DO NOT collect:
- Names, emails, or contact information
- Payment information
- Social media profiles
- Personally identifiable information (PII)
How We Use Your Information
- Understand usage patterns - See which documents are most accessed
- Improve site performance - Track page load times
- Detect security threats - Monitor for suspicious activity
- Verify evidence impact - Demonstrate public interest in AOS
Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA Compliant)
You have the right to:
- ✅ Opt out of analytics (cookie banner)
- ✅ Request data deletion (email: privacy@aos-evidence.com)
- ✅ Access your data (limited - we collect minimal data)
- ✅ Port your data (available upon request)
Third-Party Services
Matomo Analytics
- Self-hosted (we control the data storage)
- No third-party tracking
- GDPR compliant
- Data retention: 180 days
GitHub (Code Hosting)
Netlify (Hosting)
Cookies
Essential Cookies
aos_evidence_consent - Stores your cookie preference (365 days)
Analytics Cookies (If Accepted)
_pk_* - Matomo session tracking (30 minutes)_pk_id - Matomo visitor ID (13 months)
View Full Cookie Policy →
Data Security
- ✅ HTTPS encryption (all traffic encrypted)
- ✅ No SQL databases (static site)
- ✅ Self-hosted analytics (no third-party data sharing)
- ✅ Minimal data collection
International Users
This site is hosted in the United States. If you access from the EU:
- GDPR applies - We comply fully
- Data transfers - Minimal (self-hosted analytics)
- Your rights - Fully respected
Children's Privacy
This site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy. Check the "Last Updated" date above. Material changes will be announced on the homepage.
Contact Us
Email: privacy@aos-evidence.com
GitHub: aos-evidence.com repository
Cathedral Network: git-cathedral.com
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This privacy policy demonstrates AOS's commitment to transparency and user rights.