- Overview
Voice to Congress ("we," "our," or "the platform") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains the information we collect:
- How we use it
- How we protect it
- Your rights and choices.
Our goal is simple: enable civic engagement while safeguarding your personal data.
- Information We Collect
- Information You Provide
We collect only the information necessary to operate the platform effectively, including:
- Name
- Home address (for congressional district identification)
- Email address (optional but recommended)
- Messages you choose to send to elected officials.
- Automatically Collected Information
We may collect limited technical data, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Usage data (pages visited, actions taken).
This data is used only to improve platform performance and security.
- How We Use Your Information
We use your information solely to:
- Identify your elected officials based on your address
- Generate personalized communications to Congress
- Track participation and engagement metrics
- Improve platform functionality and user experience
- Maintain system security and prevent misuse.
We do not use your data for advertising purposes.
- Data Sharing and Disclosure
Your personal information is never sold or traded.
We only share information in the following limited cases:
- With Elected Officials
Information you include in messages is transmitted to your Senators or Representative as part of your communication
- Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by:
- Law, subpoena, or court order
- Government request
- Protection of safety or prevention of harm.
- Service Providers
If necessary, we may use trusted service providers (e.g., hosting or email systems) who are required to:
- Maintain confidentiality
- Use data only for specified purposes.
- Data Protection and Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards, including:
- Encryption of sensitive data
- Secure data storage systems
- Access controls and authentication
- Monitoring for unauthorized access.
Your information is protected consistent with applicable federal laws and regulations .
- Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
- Provide services
- Maintain records of participation
- Comply with legal obligations.
You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 8).
- Your Responsibilities
You are responsible for:
- Protecting your login credentials
- Ensuring accuracy of the information you provide
- Exercising discretion when sharing personal information in messages.
- Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of communications (if applicable).
To exercise these rights, contact us at: [Insert Contact Email]
- Children's Privacy
Voice to Congress is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
- Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
- Contact Information
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy:
Voice to Congress
Email: vtc@voicetocongress.com
Website: www.voicetocongress.com
- Your Privacy Matters
- We collect the minimum data required
- We never sell or share your data for advertising
- Your information is used only to support your voice in democracy
- Your data is encrypted, protected, and controlled by you.
