Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

Overview

Democracy Watch is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website.

Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to provide our services:

  • ZIP Code Searches: When you search for representatives by ZIP code, we process this information to return results but do not store it in a way that identifies you.
  • Usage Analytics: We may collect anonymous usage statistics to improve our service, such as which pages are visited most frequently.
  • Technical Information: Standard web server logs including IP addresses, browser type, and access times.

How We Use Information

We use collected information solely to:

  • Provide and improve our services
  • Respond to your inquiries
  • Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
  • Maintain security and prevent abuse

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties. We may share anonymous, aggregated statistics about site usage.

Cookies

We may use cookies to enhance your experience. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, though some features may not function properly without them.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect any information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to external websites (such as official government sites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact

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