Disclaimer

Welcome to DePopulus's Privacy Policy. Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our application. By using DePopulus, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

When you create an account on our App with google or apple authentication, we collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as:

• Name (via Google/Apple)
• Email address (via Google/Apple)
• Phone number (optional)
• Age (optional)

DePopulus may use location services to provide you with information about local politicians. However, we do not store your location data. Location data is used in real-time only to enhance your experience within the App. We do provide other ways to see local politicians in the event you prefer to not provide this information.

We use the information we collect in the following ways:

• To create and manage your account: We use your personal information to set up and maintain your account on DePopulus.
• To enhance user experience: Location services are used to provide you with information about local politicians. This data is not stored and is used only during your session.
• To recommend information: Based on the surveys you fill out, we recommend information relevant to your interests.
• To ensure security: All data transmitted to and from DePopulus is encrypted and sent over HTTPS to ensure your information is secure.
• To tweet on your behalf: If you authorize it, we can tweet content on your behalf using your linked Twitter accounts but that is all we can do. We do not read your tweets or access other Twitter information.

• Secure Storage: All personal information you provide to us is securely stored in Google Firestore. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
• Data Encryption: All data transmitted to and from DePopulus is encrypted using HTTPS to ensure your privacy and security.

We use various third-party services and APIs to enhance the functionality of our App:

• Google's SDKs: For authentication, data storage, and other functionalities.
• Open Source Government APIs: Such as congress.gov and fec.gov to provide you with up-to-date information about politicians and electoral data.
• OpenAI API: To recommend information and enhance user interaction.
• Twitter API: To tweet content on your behalf with your authorization.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party services. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party services you access from DePopulus.

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties. Your data is used solely for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request the correction of inaccurate personal information.
• Request the deletion of your personal information.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us below with the email used to create the account and whether Google or Apple was used.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: