Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Voters Speak

Last Updated: October 19, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Voters Speak. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection, use, and protection.

2. Information We Collect

Voters Speak is designed as an informational platform that provides public contact information for elected officials. We collect minimal information:

• Usage Data: We may collect anonymous usage statistics such as page views, click patterns, and general navigation data to improve our service.
• Technical Data: Basic technical information such as browser type, device type, and IP address for security and performance optimization.
• No Personal Information: We do not require users to create accounts or provide personal information to access our platform.

3. How We Use Information

Any information we collect is used solely for:

• Improving the functionality and user experience of our platform
• Maintaining security and preventing abuse
• Analyzing usage patterns to enhance our services
• Ensuring the accuracy and currency of elected official information

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your information to third parties. We may share anonymous, aggregated data for research or analytical purposes, but this data cannot be used to identify individual users.

5. Public Information

All elected official contact information displayed on Voters Speak is publicly available information obtained from official government sources, including:

• Official government websites
• Public congressional directories
• Official social media accounts
• Public records and databases

6. Cookies and Tracking

We may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These may include:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our site
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

7. Third-Party Links

Our platform contains links to official government websites and social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect any data we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Voters Speak is designed for general audiences and does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

10. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access any information we may have collected
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data (where applicable)
• Opt-out of analytics tracking
• Disable cookies through your browser settings

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@votersspeak.org
Website: www.votersspeak.org

13. Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant data protection legislation.