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Michigan Ballot Buddies is an app to help friends hold each other accountable to vote in every election. We periodically fetch information from the Secretary of State to remind voters to update their registration and encourage them to vote by mail.

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Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and share information about you when you use our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following information about you:

  • Name: Collected during the account creation process.
  • Email Address: Collected during the account creation process.
  • Birthday: Collected during the account setup process.
  • ZIP Code: Collected during the account setup process.

This information is provided by you directly or collected through Google OAuth as a login method. We do not collect any sensitive information beyond what is needed to check voter registration.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

  • Account Creation: We use your email address to create and manage your account.
  • Registration Status: We share your name, birthday, and ZIP code with the Michigan Secretary of State to check your voter registration.

3. Data Storage and Security

Your information is securely stored in the cloud. We take reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Access to your data is limited to authorized personnel only.

4. Your Data Rights

You have the right to request the deletion of your data at any time. To request data deletion, please visit this page. Once requested, your data will be permanently removed from our systems.

5. Cookies

We use a session cookie to keep you logged in during your visit. This cookie is essential for the functionality of the website and expires after you log out.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us here.

Last Updated: September 3, 2024