1. Information We Collect
1.1. Information You Provide to Us
We collect information that you provide directly to us when using our Services, such as when you:
- Register for an account.
- Participate in discussions or interact with political information (e.g., bills, elections, or candidate financials).
- React, comment, or share content on our platform.
- Subscribe to notifications or newsletters.
- Contact us for support or other inquiries.
The types of information we may collect include:
- Personal Information: Your name, email address, username, and any other contact details.
- Profile Information: Information such as your political interests, reactions, and any data shared in your user profile.
- Communication Information: When you communicate with us (via email, feedback forms, etc.), we collect information about the communication and any included data.
1.2. Information We Collect Automatically
When you use the Services, we automatically collect information about your device and usage, including:
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, and mobile network.
- Usage Information: Details about your interactions with our Services, such as page views, clicks, and search history.
- Location Information: With your consent, we may collect information about your approximate location to provide tailored content (e.g., local political information).
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to track user activities and preferences.
1.3. Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third parties, such as:
- Publicly available political databases.
- Social media platforms (if you link your social media account to Democrasee.io).
- Partners or service providers that assist in improving or securing our Services.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Services.
- Help you discover and interact with political content, such as bills, candidates, and congressional activities.
- Analyze political trends and generate insights based on user reactions and interactions.
- Communicate with you about updates, new features, and security alerts.
- Personalize your experience, such as showing content tailored to your political interests or location.
- Comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud and security risks.
3. Sharing of Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Other Users: When you interact with public content (e.g., reacting to a bill or sharing a post), your profile information may be visible to other users.
- With Service Providers: We share information with third-party vendors and service providers who assist us in operating our platform (e.g., data hosting, analytics, payment processing).
- For Legal Purposes: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety and that of our users.
- With Your Consent: We may share information in other ways if you provide explicit consent.
4. Your Choices
4.1. Account Information
You can update or delete your account information at any time by logging into your account settings. If you wish to delete your account, please contact us at support@democrasee.io.
4.2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies, but this may affect your experience on our platform.
4.3. Communication Preferences
You can unsubscribe from promotional emails by following the instructions in those messages. You may also manage your communication preferences in your account settings.
5. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet-based service is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information.
6. Children's Privacy
Democrasee.io is not intended for use by children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.
7. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Services. We may also retain and use your information to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website or through other appropriate channels.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: support@democrasee.io
