Privacy Policy
Effective Date: Feb 11, 2025

1. Introduction
Welcome to VoteSmart.ai ("we," "our," or "us"). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services, including AI-powered chatbots integrated through Zapier and OpenAI API. By accessing VoteSmart.ai, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: When you sign up for newsletters, participate in discussions, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, and other details you provide.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to track your activity on our site, enhance your user experience, and analyze website traffic.

Usage Data: We may collect information about your interactions with our site, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and improve our website and services.
• To personalize user experiences and analyze site usage trends.
• To communicate with you, respond to inquiries, and send updates.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.

4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your data with:

Service Providers: Third-party vendors that assist in website operation, email distribution, analytics, and chatbot functionality (e.g., Zapier, OpenAI).
Legal Compliance: If required by law, we may disclose information to government authorities or other third parties.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance functionality and gather analytics. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect your site experience.

6. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies before providing any information.

8. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
• Opt-out of marketing communications.
  Restrict certain data processing activities.

Withdraw consent where applicable. To exercise these rights, contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at [Insert Contact Email].