PRIVACY & SECURITY

Privacy Policy

Learn how we collect, use, and protect your personal information and voting data.

Last Updated: January 24, 2026

Overview

At TapVoter, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our election and polling platform.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Name and email address (for account creation)
  • Organization information (optional)
  • Payment information (for Pro subscriptions, processed by Polar)

Election/Poll Data

  • Election configurations and candidate information
  • Poll questions and options
  • Anonymized voting data
  • Voter email addresses (if provided for invitations)

Technical Information

  • IP address and browser information
  • Device type and operating system
  • Usage patterns and preferences

How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and maintain our services
  • To process elections and polls
  • To send election invitations and results (with your permission)
  • To process payments and manage subscriptions
  • To improve our platform and develop new features
  • To prevent fraud and ensure security
  • To comply with legal obligations

Data Protection

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

  • End-to-end encryption for sensitive data
  • Secure data centers with 24/7 monitoring
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Anonymous voting to protect voter privacy

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

  • Service providers (e.g., Cloudflare for hosting, Polar for payments)
  • Legal authorities when required by law
  • With your explicit consent

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Export your data
  • Opt-out of marketing communications
  • Lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities

Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. We also use analytics cookies (with your consent) to improve our services. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.

Children's Privacy

TapVoter is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at:

General Privacy Questions:

  • Use our contact form at /contact
  • Email: support@tapvoter.com

Billing & Subscription Questions:

  • Contact Polar (our payment processor)
  • Or use our contact form at /contact

Questions about Privacy?

If you have any questions about our privacy practices or need to update your data preferences.