All the Official Business
Effective Date: May 2025
Last Updated: May 2025
Welcome to The Corporate Cogs! We care about your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information when you visit our website (https://thecorporatecogs.com), submit a workplace story, or interact with our content.
Who We Are
The Corporate Cogs is operated by The Corporate Cogs LLC, a limited liability company based in the United States.
Our website address is: https://thecorporatecogs.com.
We are an independent podcast and media project exploring the quirks, challenges, and absurdities of modern work culture.
What Personal Data We Collect and Why
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
If you use Gravatar, an anonymized string created from your email address may be sent to Gravatar’s service to check if you use it. Their privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Media
If you upload images to the website, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may be able to download and extract this data.
Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Save your name, email address, and website (if you leave a comment)
- Manage login sessions (if applicable)
- Track anonymous analytics and improve site functionality
You may disable cookies in your browser, though some features may not function as intended.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles and posts on this site may include embedded content (e.g. YouTube videos, Twitter posts, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves the same as if you visited that site directly and may collect data, use cookies, or monitor your interaction.
Story Submissions via HubSpot
When you submit a workplace story using our HubSpot form, we require your name and email address. This is necessary to:
- Verify the authenticity of submissions
- Contact you for clarification, consent, or follow-up if your story is selected for use
- Attribute your story, if you choose to be named
Your submission is voluntary, and by submitting, you consent to our use of your data as outlined here. We will never use your name or email address for marketing unless you explicitly opt in to receive updates.
Your data is stored securely within HubSpot’s systems, which comply with major privacy regulations including GDPR, CCPA, and others. You may request deletion or inquire about your submission at any time by emailing privacy@thecorporatecogs.com.
Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR / UK GDPR / LGPD)
If you reside in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Brazil, we collect and process your personal data only when we have a legal basis to do so, including:
- Consent — when you voluntarily provide data
- Legitimate interest — to operate and improve our site and services
- Contractual necessity — if applicable, for communication related to submissions or interactions
Your Rights
For EU/EEA, UK, Brazil, Canada, and Australia Residents:
You may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or outdated information
- Request deletion or restriction of your data
- Object to data processing under certain conditions
- Withdraw consent at any time (if applicable)
To make a request, email: privacy@thecorporatecogs.com
For U.S. Residents (CCPA & Other State Laws):
If you are a resident of California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, or any U.S. state with active privacy laws, you may have the right to:
- Know what personal data we collect
- Request access or deletion of your data
- Opt out of any “sale” of personal data (we do not sell data)
To make such a request, contact us at: privacy@thecorporatecogs.com
Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected personal data from a child under 13 without verified parental consent, we will delete it immediately.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments: Retained indefinitely, along with associated metadata
- Form submissions: Retained as long as relevant for editorial consideration, or until requested for deletion
- User accounts (if applicable): Personal information is stored until the account is deleted
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or rent your data. We only share it:
- With third-party processors like HubSpot (under strict data processing agreements)
- As required by law or legal obligation
- With tools for anti-spam or analytics (non-identifying)
You can review HubSpot’s privacy practices here: https://legal.hubspot.com/privacy-policy
Where Your Data Is Sent
This website is hosted in the United States. If you are located outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the U.S. or other countries where our service providers operate. We rely on appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect data transfers.
Contact Us
Questions? Concerns? Requests about your personal data?
Reach out to us at:
📧 privacy@thecorporatecogs.com
📬 The Corporate Cogs LLC
30 N Gould St Ste N
Sheridan, WY 82801