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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 2025

Welcome to AllPolitician. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you access or use our platform, located at AllPolitician.com, and associated services. By using our platform, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information directly from you, automatically through your use of the platform, and from third-party services. The categories of information we collect include:

a. Personal Identification Information

• Full name
• Email address
• Password (encrypted)
• Academic affiliation or institution (optional or required based on user role)
• Research interests or specialization
• Role (e.g., Researcher, Professor, Student, Policy Practitioner, Independent Scholar)

b. Profile and Community Data

• Bio, profile picture, country of origin (optional)
• Posts, comments, discussions, group memberships, and shared content
• Reactions, badges earned (via myCred), contributions, and achievements

c. Communication Data

• Messages you send to other users
• Support tickets or queries
• Newsletters or email subscriptions (opt-in only)

d. Technical and Usage Data

• IP address, browser type, and version
• Operating system and device type
• Pages visited, time spent, interactions within site
• Referrer URLs

e. Cookies and Tracking Data

• Session and persistent cookies for authentication and preferences
• Google Analytics cookies for traffic and behavioral data

f. AI Interaction Data

• Questions or prompts you submit to the AI
• AI-generated responses
• Selective storage of interactions for internal research and quality improvement (never shared publicly)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To create and maintain your account
• To personalize your experience based on user role
• To facilitate academic networking, research collaboration, and group participation
• To enable gamification features via myCred (e.g., points, badges)
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To send important administrative messages and updates
• To provide newsletters and promotional content (opt-in)
• To analyze usage trends and improve platform performance and content relevance
• To ensure security and prevent abuse or misuse of the platform

3. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Maintain login sessions
• Store user preferences and language settings
• Measure traffic and engagement using Google Analytics
• Detect suspicious behavior or potential abuse

You can disable or manage cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may affect platform functionality.

4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share information in the following cases:

• Service Providers: Trusted third parties who help us operate the platform (e.g., email marketing, hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required to comply with applicable laws, court orders, or legal processes
• Research and Analysis: Anonymized, aggregated data may be used for platform research and performance optimization
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or restructuring, user information may be transferred under confidentiality agreements

5. International Users and Legal Compliance (GDPR / CCPA)

We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for users in California. You have the right to:

• Request access to your data
• Correct or update personal details
• Delete your account and associated data
• Restrict or object to certain data processing
• Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise any of these rights, you may manage your data via your account settings or email us at privacy@allpolitician.com.

6. Account Deletion and Data Control

Users may delete their account directly through their profile settings. Upon deletion:

• Your personal data is anonymized or removed from our active databases
• Public contributions may remain visible but will be dissociated from your identity
• Backups may retain deleted data for up to 30 days for recovery and audit purposes

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security protocols to safeguard your data, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
• Secure password hashing (e.g., bcrypt)
• Role-based access control for staff and moderators
• Regular monitoring and patching of system vulnerabilities

Despite best efforts, no platform is 100% secure. In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users within 72 hours as required by GDPR.

8. AI-Generated Content and Interaction Storage

Some AI-assisted features, such as responses to posts or AI-generated summaries, are logged for:

• Improving the AI’s performance and reliability
• Internal academic studies and ethical oversight
• Quality assurance and moderation training

These interactions are:

• Stored securely
• Anonymized whenever possible
• Never sold, monetized, or used for advertising

9. Children’s Privacy

AllPolitician is intended for users aged 16 and above. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has submitted information, contact us at this mail.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify users via email and on-platform notification. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights under GDPR/CCPA:

Email: Click here
Website: AllPolitician