Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Votechain ("we," "our," "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our online voting website.

Information We Collect

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, or other identifiers required for user verification.
• Voting Information: Your voting preferences and selections, which are anonymised and encrypted.
• Device and Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and website interaction details.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies to enhance your user experience.
  
  

How We Use Your Information

• Facilitate secure online voting.
• Verify user identity and eligibility.
• Maintain the integrity and security of the voting process.
• Improve our website’s functionality and user experience.
• Comply with legal obligations and protect against fraudulent activities.
  
  

How We Protect Your Information

• Encryption: Ensuring all voting data is encrypted to maintain voter confidentiality.
• Access Controls: Restricting access to personal data to authorised personnel only.
• Regular Audits: Conducting security assessments to identify and mitigate risks.
  
  

Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except in the following cases:

• When required by law or legal processes.
• With third-party service providers assisting in the secure operation of the website (under strict confidentiality agreements).
• To investigate and prevent fraud or security breaches.
  
  

Voter Confidentiality

Voter confidentiality is subject to the vote configuration. If a vote is configured to publicly display voting results, participants consent to having their votes made public. We encourage users to review the vote settings before participating.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil our obligations. Voting data is anonymised and stored securely to ensure election integrity.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal information.
• Restrict or object to the processing of your data.
• Withdraw consent where applicable.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].

By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.