A.   Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 2026
Last Updated: January 2026

1.  Professional Statement on Data Integrity

At the office of Greg Kovacs, PhD, we view data privacy as a fundamental component of systemic health. This Privacy Policy outlines our protocols for the collection, use, and protection of information gathered through GregKovac s.com and the Engine Room™ framework.

2.  Clinical vs. Educational Disclaimer

While Greg Kovacs is a PhD and a NYS Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Newsletter does not constitute a doctor-patient or clinical relationship. The data collected here is for educational and systemic optimization purposes. Clinical confidentiality (HIPAA) applies only to consenting clients of Dr. Kovacs' private practice and is governed by a separate clinical agreement.

3.  Information We Collect

We collect information that allows us to provide high-fidelity systemic insights:

•     Identity Data: Name and email address (collected via Constant Contact for the Newsletter).

•      Systemic Data: Responses to the Relational Audit. This include self-reported data regarding domestic logistics, intimacy, and vision.

•      Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and usage patterns collected via minimalist analytics to improve site infrastructure.

4.  Use of Systemic Data

The data you provide in the Relational Audit is used to:

1.       Generate your personalized Relational Health Dashboard.

2.       Provide tailored resources based on your relationship dynamic.

3.       Anonymized, aggregate data may be used for broader research purposes to improve the Engine Room™ methodology. Your individual identity is never associated with this research.

5.  Data Security & Infrastructure

We employ industry-standard encryption to protect your information. Our partnership with Constant Contact ensures that your contact data is stored in a secure, compliant environment. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal or relational data to third parties.

6.  Third-Party Integrations

Our site utilizes specific professional tools to manage our operations:

•      Constant Contact: For the delivery of The Engine Room newsletter.

•      Typeform/SurveyMonkey (or similar): For the administration of the Relational Audit. Each of these providers maintains its own rigorous privacy standards.

7.  Your Rights & Autonomy

In alignment with our goal of Operational Autonomy, you have full control over your data:

•      Access: You may request a copy of the data we hold on you.

•      Deletion: You may request that we purge your relational data or email record at any time.

•      Opt-Out: Every issue of The Engine Room newsletter includes an instant unsubscribe link.

8.  Contact Information

For inquiries regarding these privacy protocols, please contact: The Office of Greg Kovacs, PhD office@gregkovacs.com.

B.  Terms of Use

Effective Date: January 2026

1.  Acceptance of Terms

By accessing gregkovacs.com and utilizing the resources within The Engine Room™ ecosystem, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. These terms govern all content, proprietary frameworks, and digital tools provided by Greg Kovacs, PhD.

2.  Intellectual Property & Trademark Notice

All content on this site, including but not limited to the Relational Audit, the Four Stages of Cognitive Labor diagrams, and the trademarked brand The Engine Room™, is the exclusive intellectual property of Greg Kovacs, PhD.

•      License for Use: You are granted a limited, non-exclusive license to use these tools for personal, non-commercial purposes.

•      Prohibited Acts: You may not reproduce, redistribute, or sell any of these frameworks, nor may you use them in a professional or coaching capacity without express written permission and a separate licensing agreement.

3.  No Clinical Relationship or Medical Advice

As a PhD and a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Greg Kovacs provides high-level educational frameworks for systemic optimization.

therapist-client relationship. This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for clinical diagnosis, medical advice, or professional therapy.

4.   Limitation of Liability

Greg Kovacs, PhD, and The Engine Room™ provide systemic tools to help you identify and optimize your domestic infrastructure. However, relationship dynamics are complex and subject to individual variables. By using this site, you acknowledge that Greg Kovacs, PhD, is not liable for any specific outcomes, personal disputes, or relational changes that occur as a result of implementing these frameworks.

5.  User-Generated Data & Submissions

If you submit data via the Relational Audit, you represent that the information is accurate to the best of your knowledge. We reserve the right to use anonymized, aggregated data for research purposes to further the science of relational infrastructure, as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

6.   Termination of Access

We reserve the right to terminate your access to The Engine Room™ resources or The Relational Brief if we determine, in our sole discretion, that you have violated these terms or used our proprietary data in an unauthorized manner.

7.   Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be resolved in the courts of Oneida County, New York.

8.   Modifications

We reserve the right to update these terms to reflect changes in our systemic frameworks or legal requirements. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of updated terms.