Privacy policy

Vota (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you use our website (vota.org) and mobile application (collectively, the “Service”).

1. Information We Collect
   a) Information You Provide
   Account Info: Email address, username, or other login credentials if you create an account.

Feedback: Information you submit through forms, surveys, or support requests.

b) Automatically Collected Data
Device and Usage Data: IP address, browser type, OS, app version, and general location data.

Interaction Data: Votes submitted, app navigation, session duration, and error reports.

c) Optional Location Data
If you opt in, we may collect location data to improve local restaurant matchups and provide relevant content. You can disable location access at any time in your device settings.

1. How We Use Your Information
   We use the information we collect to:

Provide and improve the Service

Customize restaurant matchups and rankings

Communicate updates or respond to support requests

Monitor usage trends and prevent abuse

1. Sharing of Information
   We do not sell your personal data. We only share information:

With service providers who help us operate the app (under strict confidentiality)

If required by law, court order, or to protect rights and safety

In anonymous, aggregated form for analytics or research purposes

1. Your Rights and Choices
   Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access or correct your data

Request deletion of your account

Opt out of data collection (via app settings)

Withdraw consent for optional data like location

1. Data Retention
   We retain your data only as long as needed for the purposes outlined above, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
2. Security
   We implement industry-standard measures to protect your data, but no system is 100% secure. You use the Service at your own risk.
3. Children’s Privacy
   Vota is not intended for use by individuals under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
4. Changes to This Policy
   We may update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted here with a revised “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
5. Contact Us
   For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:
   support@vota.org