Privacy Policy
Presidential Opinion Poll
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Important: This polling platform is designed with privacy as a fundamental principle. We collect minimal data and maintain complete anonymity of all participants.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Voting Data
When you participate in our presidential opinion poll, we collect:
- Your vote selection: Which president you selected in the poll
- Timestamp: When your vote was submitted
- Basic technical data: IP address hash (not the actual IP) to prevent duplicate voting
Note: We do NOT collect any personally identifiable information such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, or detailed location data.
1.2 Technical Information
Our website automatically collects certain technical information:
- Browser type and version
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- General location (country/region level only)
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring website (if any)
1.3 Information We Do NOT Collect
- Personal names or contact information
- Social security numbers or government IDs
- Financial information
- Detailed browsing history across other websites
- Biometric data
- Political affiliation or party registration
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information solely for the following purposes:
- Poll Results: To compile and display aggregated voting results
- Duplicate Prevention: To ensure each person can only vote once
- Site Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website
- Technical Maintenance: To ensure proper website functionality and security
- Fraud Prevention: To detect and prevent automated or fraudulent voting
We will NEVER:
- Sell your data to third parties
- Use your information for marketing purposes
- Share individual voting choices with anyone
- Attempt to identify individual voters
- Contact you directly about your vote
3. Data Security
We implement robust security measures to protect your information:
Security Measure | Description |
---|---|
SSL Encryption | All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols |
Data Anonymization | Personal identifiers are removed or hashed before storage |
Access Controls | Strict access controls limit who can view aggregated data |
Regular Security Audits | Periodic security assessments to identify and address vulnerabilities |
Secure Hosting | Website hosted on secure, GDPR-compliant servers |
4. Data Retention
4.1 Voting Data
Your vote data is retained for the duration of the poll’s active period and for historical analysis purposes. Voting data is stored in an anonymized format that cannot be traced back to individual users.
4.2 Technical Data
Technical information such as IP address hashes are automatically deleted after 30 days. General analytics data may be retained for up to 2 years for trend analysis.
4.3 Data Deletion
Since we do not collect personally identifiable information, there is no personal data to delete. However, if you have concerns about your participation, please contact us using the information provided below.
5. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses minimal cookies for essential functionality:
5.1 Essential Cookies
- Vote Prevention: A temporary cookie to prevent duplicate voting (expires after 24 hours)
- Session Management: Basic session cookies for site functionality
- Security: Cookies to prevent cross-site request forgery attacks
5.2 Analytics
We use privacy-focused analytics that do not track individual users across websites or store personal information.
No Third-Party Tracking: We do NOT use social media pixels, advertising trackers, or behavioral analytics from third parties.
6. Third-Party Services
Our website may use the following third-party services:
- Web Hosting Provider: For secure website hosting and data storage
- Content Delivery Network (CDN): For faster website loading and security
- SSL Certificate Provider: For secure data transmission
All third-party services are carefully selected based on their privacy practices and compliance with data protection regulations.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your data:
- Right to Information: Know what data we collect and how it’s used
- Right to Access: Request information about data we may have
- Right to Rectification: Correct any inaccurate information
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Right to Object: Object to certain types of data processing
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
Important Note: Since we collect minimal, anonymized data, many of these rights may not be applicable to our service. However, we are committed to addressing any privacy concerns you may have.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is designed for general audiences and does not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years of age. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information immediately.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to monitor their children’s internet usage and help enforce this Privacy Policy.
9. International Data Transfers
Our website servers are located in the United States. If you are accessing our site from outside the US, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.
We ensure that any international data transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR for European users.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes:
- We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
- Significant changes will be highlighted on our website
- The updated policy will take effect immediately upon posting
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
11. Contact Information
Privacy Questions or Concerns?
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours
- Mailing Address: Available upon request for legal purposes
Note: Since we don’t collect personal contact information, we can only respond to general inquiries about our privacy practices.
12. Legal Compliance
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with major privacy regulations including:
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) – European Union
- CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) – California, USA
- PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act) – Canada
- Other applicable local privacy laws
Disclaimer: This privacy policy is for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction, and you should consult with a qualified attorney for specific legal guidance.