Privacy Policy - Better Congress

Better Congress ("we," "us," or "our") respects the privacy of our users and is committed to protecting the personal information you may provide through the Better Congress website, located at www.bettercongress.org ("Website"). This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we may collect, how we use it, and the rights you have regarding that information.

By using this Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website.

1Purpose of This Policy

The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to inform you about:

What information we collect and why
How we use and store that information
With whom, if anyone, we share that information
Your rights with respect to your personal data
Our efforts to safeguard the information

This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected through the Website. It does not apply to third-party websites or services that may be linked to or from our Website.

2Information We Collect

We strive to limit the amount of personal information collected. The data we collect may include:

2.1. Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect personal information when you:

Sign up for newsletters or alerts
Submit feedback or inquiries
Register for an account (if applicable)

This information may include:

Name
Email address
Any content you submit voluntarily

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data such as health, financial, or government ID information.

2.2. Non-Personal and Technical Information

When you access our Website, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Device type
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent
Date and time of visit
Referring URLs

2.3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our Website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze traffic:

Essential cookies: Required for basic functionality
Analytics cookies: To understand visitor behavior
Advertising cookies: For relevant ads (when implemented)

2.4. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our Website:

How often users visit the Website
Which pages they visit and time spent
Which websites referred them
General geographic location (country/city level)

Opt out of Google Analytics

3How We Use the Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

To provide, operate, and maintain the Website
To improve functionality and user experience
To analyze traffic and usage patterns
To respond to user inquiries or feedback
To send updates (if opted in)
To display relevant advertisements
To ensure legal compliance

We do not sell, rent, or otherwise disclose your personal data to third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.

4Legal Basis for Processing (EU/EEA)

If you are accessing from the EU/EEA, we process your data under:

Your consent
Performance of a contract
Compliance with legal obligations
Our legitimate interests

5Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Non-personal data may be retained indefinitely for analytical purposes.

Your data is automatically deleted after the retention period expires

6Data Security

We take commercially reasonable measures to secure your data:

HTTPS Encryption

Access Controls

Secure Servers

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

7Sharing of Information

We may share information with:

Service providers performing functions on our behalf:

Google Analytics for website analytics
Google AdSense for advertisements
Hosting and infrastructure providers

When legally required (subpoena, court order)
To protect legal rights or user safety

8Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access

Correct

Delete

Restrict

Export

Withdraw

8.1. California Privacy Rights

CCPA

California residents have additional rights:

Right to know what we collect
Right to request deletion
Right to opt-out (we don't sell data)
Right to non-discrimination

9Third-Party Links and Services

Our Website may contain external links. We're not responsible for third-party privacy practices. Key service providers:

Google Privacy Policy

policies.google.com/privacy

10Children's Privacy

Age Restriction: 13+

Better Congress does not knowingly collect information from individuals under 13. If we discover we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

11Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date and provide notice where appropriate.

Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance

Questions About Our Privacy Policy?

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

privacy@bettercongress.org