Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our services:

• Email Address: Used for OTP-based authentication and account identification.
• Profile Information: Name, nickname, age range, gender, and constituency preferences that you voluntarily provide during profile setup.
• Device Information: Push notification tokens (via Expo Push Notifications) to send you election updates, if you opt in.
• Usage Data: App interactions such as followed parties, bookmarked elections, and preferred election categories to personalize your experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To authenticate your identity via email OTP
• To personalize your app experience (default election category, language preference, theme)
• To send push notifications about upcoming elections and results (only if enabled)
• To maintain your follows, bookmarks, and preferences across devices
• To improve app functionality and fix issues

3. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a cloud-hosted PostgreSQL database with enterprise-grade security. Authentication is handled via Supabase Auth with encrypted OTP tokens. All data transmission uses HTTPS/TLS encryption.

Profile data is cached locally on your device using AsyncStorage for offline access and faster load times. This local cache can be cleared from the Profile screen.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Supabase (auth.supabase.io) — Authentication, database, and real-time data sync
• Expo (expo.dev) — Push notification delivery service
• Hostinger SMTP — Email delivery for OTP codes

These services have their own privacy policies. We do not share your personal data with any other third parties.

5. Data Sharing

We do NOT sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes. Your data is used solely to provide app functionality.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data via the Profile screen
• Modify your profile information at any time
• Delete your account by contacting us at the email below
• Opt out of push notifications via the Profile screen toggle
• Clear local cache using the "Clear Cache & Re-sync" option

7. Election Data Disclaimer

Election results, party information, candidate profiles, and constituency data displayed in the App are sourced from the Election Commission of India, Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), and other publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee 100% accuracy of this data. The App is for informational and educational purposes only.

8. Children's Privacy

Pollitix is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with their data, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

9. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you request account deletion, your personal data will be removed within 30 days. Anonymized usage statistics may be retained for analytics purposes.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Email: pollitix.app@gmail.com