Privacy Policy
Last updated: 1 January 2026
Introduction
At Votuo, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our platform.
Votuo is a political transparency platform that provides information about elections, political parties, candidates, and electoral promises. We take your privacy seriously and process your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
Data Controller
The Votuo team is the data controller for personal data collected through the Votuo platform (votuo.com). For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at:
privacy@votuo.com
Data We Collect
We collect and process the following types of data:
Analytics Data
We use privacy-focused analytics to understand how visitors use our platform. This includes:
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages
- Referring websites
- Browser type and device information
- Approximate geographic location (country/region level)
- Language preferences
Functional Data
Data necessary for the platform to function properly:
- Language preference (stored in cookies)
- Cookie consent preferences
- Session information for navigation
Contact Form Data
When you contact us through our contact form, we collect:
- Your name
- Email address
- Subject of inquiry
- Message content
Data We Do Not Collect
We do not collect:
- Political opinions or party affiliations of visitors
- Voting intentions or electoral choices
- Sensitive personal data (health, religion, etc.)
- Financial information
- Precise geolocation data
How We Use Your Data
We use the collected data for the following purposes:
- Platform Improvement: Analyzing usage patterns to improve the user experience and content quality
- Language Personalization: Remembering your language preference across visits
- Communication: Responding to your inquiries and providing support
- Technical Operation: Ensuring the platform functions correctly and securely
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
Consent
For analytics cookies and non-essential data processing, we rely on your explicit consent, which you can withdraw at any time.
Legitimate Interest
For essential platform functionality and security, we rely on our legitimate interest in providing a secure and functional service.
Contractual Necessity
When you contact us, processing your data is necessary to respond to your inquiry.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may process your data:
| Service | Purpose | Data | Privacy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudflare | Website hosting, security, and performance optimization | IP address, request data, security tokens | Link |
| Google Analytics | Website analytics and usage statistics | Anonymized browsing data, device information | Link |
All third-party services are GDPR-compliant and process data within the European Economic Area or under appropriate safeguards.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary:
- Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
- Contact form submissions: 2 years from the date of inquiry
- Cookie preferences: 12 months
- Language preferences: 12 months
Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right of Access
You can request a copy of all personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification
You can request correction of any inaccurate personal data.
Right to Erasure
You can request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
Right to Restrict Processing
You can request that we limit how we use your data.
Right to Data Portability
You can request your data in a machine-readable format.
Right to Object
You can object to processing based on legitimate interests.
Right to Withdraw Consent
You can withdraw consent at any time for consent-based processing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@votuo.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:
- HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
- Secure hosting infrastructure (Cloudflare)
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and authentication
- No storage of unnecessary personal data
Children's Privacy
Votuo is a public information platform and does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16 years of age. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
privacy@votuo.com