Effective: August 1, 2024
This Privacy Policy informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information we receive from users of PoliticalAwareness ("the Web Site"). By using the Web Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy and our Terms of Use.
While using our Web Site, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you, or to provide personalized political data. Information we collect includes:
The following table summarizes the categories of personal information we collect, our purposes for collection, and whether we "sell" or "share" that information for commercial purposes as defined by applicable law.
| Category of Personal Information | Specific Data Points Collected | Purpose of Use | Sold or Shared? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identifiers | IP Address, Device ID, Physical Address. | Localized candidate lookup; site security; device optimization. | YES |
| Protected Classifications | Age, Gender, Ethnicity. | Aggregate public demographic reporting; market research for third parties. | YES |
| Financial & Professional Information | Income Level, Job Class (Blue/White Collar). | Commercial data licensing; socioeconomic political analysis. | YES |
| Commercial & Interaction Information | Candidate "Thumbs Up/Down" votes; search history. | Displaying public aggregate results; behavioral targeting for political consultants. | YES |
| User-Generated Content ("Postings") | Specific questions asked to candidates/platform. | Displaying public inquiries; licensing text data to political campaigns and researchers. | YES |
To opt-out of the sale of the information listed above, please contact us
Like many site operators, we collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our Web Site ("Log Data"). This includes:
Cookies are files with a small amount of data, which may include an anonymous unique identifier. We use cookies to identify your device type and to track user interactions across the site. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies; however, if you do not accept cookies, some features of the Web Site may not function properly.
Notice of Sale: Unlike many other services, PoliticalAwareness is a commercial data provider. We may sell, license, or share the information we collect with third parties, including political consultants, candidates, research organizations, and commercial marketers. The data sold may include:
We use this data to provide public-facing aggregate results and to fund the operation of this free service through commercial data partnerships.
Depending on your jurisdiction (such as California under the CCPA), you may have the right to:
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the link provided below. Please note that opting out of data sales may result in reduced functionality or the inability to use certain interactive features of the Web Site.
Strict Age Limit. PoliticalAwareness does not knowingly collect, solicit, or sell personal information from children under the age of 13. Our services are directed to a general audience and are not intended for children. Because we collect age and birthday information during registration, we use this data to identify and block users under the age of 13 from creating accounts.
Data Deletion. In the event that we learn we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under age 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will delete that information as quickly as possible. If you believe that we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us immediately at [Your Contact Email].
Parental Rights. We encourage parents and guardians to monitor their children's internet usage. If you are a parent and discover your child has created an account on our Web Site, you may request the immediate deletion of their data by contacting us.
The security of your Personal Information is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
We reserve the right to update or change our Privacy Policy at any time. Your continued use of the Service after we post any modifications to the Privacy Policy on this page will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide and be bound by the modified Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us