Information We Collect

Congress Zero collects minimal information necessary to provide our service:

• Email address (for account verification and communication)
• Username (for identification within the platform)
• State of residence (optional, for representative matching)
• Voting records on bills (to track your civic engagement)

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Authenticate your account and maintain security
• Display aggregated voting statistics
• Match you with your elected representatives
• Improve our platform and services

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. Passwords are hashed using bcrypt, and all data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS. We never sell your personal information to third parties.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Export your voting history

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at privacy@congresszero.org