Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2026-01-20
This policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, and the choices you have. We aim to collect as little personal data as possible while keeping the Site secure and functional.
Quick summary
- We collect minimal technical data (e.g., logs) to keep the Site reliable and prevent abuse.
- Some features use cookies or local storage (e.g., anti-abuse identifiers, watchlist on your device).
- We do not sell personal data. We share data only with providers needed to run the Site.
1. What we collect
- Basic technical data: standard server logs such as IP address, device/browser information, and timestamps. This is used for security, reliability, and abuse prevention (e.g., rate limiting).
- Functional identifiers: we may set a small cookie (for example, a random voter_id) to help prevent duplicate votes and keep community features working.
- Feature interactions you submit: when you vote in features like “Where to buy” or submit a conviction score, we store the value you submit alongside a pseudonymous identifier (like a voter_id) and technical metadata used for abuse prevention.
- Voluntary submissions: if you send feedback or contact us, we receive the information you choose to provide.
- Local-only storage: some features may store preferences locally in your browser (for example, a watchlist). This stays on your device unless you explicitly send something to us.
2. How we use information
- Operate and improve the Site and its features.
- Prevent abuse, fraud, and automated spam (including protecting community voting).
- Respond to messages and feedback.
- Measure performance and reliability (e.g., error rates, uptime).
3. Cookies and local storage
We use minimal cookies for functionality and abuse prevention. Some features also use your browser’s local storage to keep preferences on your device.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features (like voting) may not work properly.
4. Analytics (only if enabled)
If we enable analytics, we use it to understand aggregate usage (e.g., page views) and improve the Site. When possible, we prefer privacy-friendly settings that minimize personal data. Where required, we will ask for consent via a cookie banner.
5. Sharing and service providers
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with service providers that help us run the Site (for example, hosting, database, and security providers) strictly as needed to provide the service.
When you use a third-party form (for example, a hosted contact form), your submission is processed by that provider under their privacy policy.
6. International transfers
Service providers may process data in countries other than where you live. Where applicable (for example in the EEA/UK), we rely on appropriate safeguards for transfers.
7. Data retention
We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes described above. Security logs and abuse prevention signals are kept for a limited period. If you contact us, we may keep correspondence to resolve requests and maintain records.
8. Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
9. Your rights
Depending on your location (including the EEA/UK), you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data, and to object to certain processing.
10. Children
The Site is not intended for children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date will reflect changes.
Related policies
See also our Terms of Use and Disclosures.