Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 14, 2024
At The World Vote Project, we are committed to safeguarding your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By participating in our voting initiative and interacting with our website, you agree to the practices outlined below. We comply with global data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
What Information We Collect
Email Address (Required): We collect your email address to validate your vote and ensure that each person only votes once. This email will not be used for any other purpose unless you provide explicit consent.
Optional First Name: You may choose to provide your first name, but this is optional.
Optional Demographics: You may choose to provide information such as your age, country, gender, and religion for statistical purposes, but this is entirely voluntary. You are not required to provide this information, and you can opt out of any demographic questions.
Donations Information: When you make a donation, we collect payment details through a third-party payment processor, which operates under its own privacy policy. The World Vote Project does not store payment information.
How We Use Your Information
To Validate Votes: Your email address is used only to confirm the uniqueness of your vote and ensure that no one votes more than once. Unless you provide additional consent, your email will not be used for any other purpose.
Future Polls & Communications: With your explicit consent, we may contact you with updates, additional polls, and relevant communications based on your voting preferences and demographic data. You may opt in to these communications when submitting your vote and withdraw consent at any time.
Aggregate Data: We use demographic information (if provided) for aggregate, anonymized reporting. For example, we may publish voting trends by country, age group, or gender, but no identifiable information will be tied to these reports.
Anonymity: Voting choices are kept anonymous. We do not track or associate your vote with any personally identifiable information.
Sensitive Political Concerns
We understand that some users may live in politically sensitive regions or have concerns about their political views being tracked. The World Vote Project does not collect your full name, and your voting choices are kept anonymous. While we collect your email address to validate your vote, it will not be tied to your voting choices in any publicly accessible way.
Donations
All donations are used to support the operation of The World Vote Project. Donations are processed securely by third-party payment platforms, and we do not store your payment details.
No Political Campaigns: Donations are not used to support any political candidates or campaigns.
Your Rights (GDPR, CCPA, and Global Data Protection)
As part of our commitment to your privacy, you have the following rights:
Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You may correct any inaccuracies in your data.
Right to Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information (e.g., your email), but this may invalidate your vote. Contact us at [email protected] to make such a request.
Right to Object/Withdraw Consent: You can object to the processing of your data or withdraw consent for future communications at any time. Withdrawal of consent will not affect the legality of any data processing that took place before you withdrew consent.
Right to Opt-Out (CCPA): If you are a California resident, you have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal data. However, The World Vote Project does not sell personal information.
Data Protection and Security
We take reasonable precautions to ensure the security of your personal information. While no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, we use industry-standard encryption and other safeguards to protect your data. If a data breach occurs, we will notify you promptly in compliance with applicable laws.
Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
We allow users under the age of 18 to participate in voting, but we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent, in compliance with COPPA. If we discover that we have collected such information without parental consent, we will delete it immediately.
Revoking Consent
If you no longer wish to receive communications from The World Vote Project, you can opt out by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email we send or by contacting us directly at [email protected]. You can also request to have your personal data deleted at any time.
Jurisdiction and Compliance with Local Laws
The World Vote Project is operated in compliance with US laws and regulations, including Delaware law. However, we recognize that global users may be subject to local data privacy laws. e strive to meet the requirements of the GDPR, CCPA, and other major global data protection regulations. It is your responsibility to ensure that your participation in our project complies with local laws. If you are uncertain about your local laws, we recommend seeking legal advice.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. If significant changes are made, we will notify you via email or a prominent notice on the website. Continued use of the site after such changes will indicate your acceptance of the updated policy.