At public.vote, your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and share your personal information when you use our website. By accessing or using our services, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: This may include your name, email address, and any other information you provide to us when registering or participating in polls.
• Non-Personal Information: This includes data such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and usage statistics.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

• Poll Participation: To allow you to cast your vote on issues presented in the polls.
• Data Analysis: To analyze voting trends and provide authorities and organizations with aggregated, anonymous data to assist in decision-making.
• Communication: To send updates, notifications, or respond to your inquiries.
• Site Improvement: To monitor and improve the functionality of our website.

3. Data Sharing

We may share aggregated, anonymous voting data with authorities, organizations, and third parties for the purpose of decision-making, research, or policy development. We do not share your personal information with third parties, except in the following situations:

• Legal Compliance: If required by law or legal process, we may disclose your personal information to comply with legal obligations.
• Website Protection: If we detect any suspicious or malicious activity, such as multiple voting or attempts to manipulate poll results, we may share relevant data to prevent fraud or abuse.

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and to track voting activities. Cookies are small files placed on your device that help us remember your preferences and collect non-personal usage data.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, this may impact your ability to use certain features of the website.

5. Data Security

We are committed to protecting your personal information. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request deletion of your personal information, unless we are required by law to retain it.
• Opt-out of receiving communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at legal@public.vote.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising from the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last Updated" date will be revised accordingly. Your continued use of our website after any changes signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

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

Email: legal@public.vote