iVoteLocal LLC ("iVoteLocal," "we," "us," or "our") operates the website and related services that help users explore local candidates, elections, and civic information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our platform.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
Information you provide directly
- •Basic account information such as name and email address (if you create an account)
- •Responses to surveys or questionnaires related to candidates or elections
- •Any messages or feedback you submit
- •Community content such as comments or poll responses (if you participate in community features)
Information collected automatically
- •Device information (browser type, device type)
- •Usage data (pages viewed, time spent, interactions with features)
- •IP address and general location information
- •Referral source and traffic channel (how you found the site)
Analytics tools we use
We use the following analytics tools to understand how users interact with the platform and improve performance and user experience:
- •Vercel Analytics — measures page views, traffic sources, geography, and device type
- •PostHog — measures behavioral events such as feature usage, poll participation, and navigation patterns. PostHog may also use session replay or interaction recording technology to help us understand how users use the platform and identify usability improvements. We will update this policy if session replay is enabled.
These tools use cookies and similar tracking technologies. By using the platform, you consent to this use of analytics technology.
2. How We Use Information
We use information to:
- •Provide and improve our services
- •Display candidate and election information
- •Generate informational alignment scores based on user inputs (see Section 3)
- •Improve website performance and user experience
- •Send you alerts or updates you have opted into
- •Respond to user inquiries
We are committed to data minimization. We do not collect sensitive political data such as party affiliation, ideological profiles, or precise location tracking beyond what is necessary to show you relevant local information.
3. Alignment and Compatibility Scores
iVoteLocal may generate informational alignment or compatibility scores that compare your survey responses to available candidate information. These scores are:
- •For informational purposes only
- •Not endorsements of any candidate or political position
- •Based on available data and self-reported questionnaire responses, which may be incomplete
- •Subject to the limitations of the underlying data
We encourage users to use these scores as one input among many when researching candidates, not as a definitive recommendation.
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell personal data.
We share limited data only with service providers necessary to operate the platform, including:
- •Supabase — database hosting and authentication
- •Resend — email delivery
- •Vercel — website hosting and analytics
- •PostHog — product analytics and behavioral event tracking
These providers are only permitted to use data to support our services.
5. Authentication
We use Supabase for account creation and authentication, which supports email and password login as well as magic link authentication. If you sign in using a third-party provider such as Google, that provider may share basic profile information with us as described in their own privacy policy.
6. Children and Minors
Our services are not directed toward children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
7. Data Retention
We retain information only as long as necessary to provide services or comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.
8. Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect user data, including HTTPS encryption, secure authentication, protected environment variables, and restricted administrative access. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Your Choices and Rights
You may:
- •Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- •Request correction of inaccurate data
- •Request deletion of your account and associated data from our systems
- •Opt out of email communications at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email
To make a request, contact us at hello@ivotelocal.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
10. Community Content
If you submit comments or participate in community features, your display name and content may be visible to other users. We moderate community content and may remove content that violates our community guidelines. Do not post personally sensitive information in public community areas.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as our platform evolves. When we make material changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.