1. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to:

• Users of the BillSwipe iOS app
• U.S. residents only
• All platforms where the App is offered

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time; continued use of the App constitutes acceptance of any changes.

2. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide

• Account registration: ( such as email, username, password)
• User-generated content: comments, notes, saved bills
• Support or contact submissions

b. Automatically Collected Information

• Device information (device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers)
• Device information (device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers)
• IP address and approximate location
• Analytics data collected via third-party tools

c. Third-Party Sources

• Public legislative data obtained from official government sources via third-party aggregators
• Advertising and analytics SDKs (such as Google Analytics or Meta/Facebook Ads)

d. Demographic Data & Insights

• BillSwipe allows users to provide demographic information, which may include:
  • Name
  • Date of Birth
  • Gender identity
  • Sexual orientation
  •  Veteran status
  • Income range
  • Ethnicity
  • Marital status
  • Religion
  • Disability status
  • Political affiliation
• This information is used only in an aggregated and anonymised form to generate high-level demographic insights and visualisations within the App.
• BillSwipe does not display, sell, or share individual demographic profiles, and does not allow identification of any specific user.
• Demographic insights are informational only and do not represent official polling, election results, or government statistics.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the App and its features
• Display legislative content and user-generated content
• Personalize your experience, including optional summaries or insights
• Send push notifications and email updates (where enabled by you)
• Conduct analytics and improve the App
• Manage subscriptions, payments, and account features
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Tracking, Analytics, and Advertising

• BillSwipe may use third-party analytics and advertising SDKs to understand user behavior, app performance, and trends.
  You may opt out of interest-based advertising through device settings or App settings where available.

5. Sharing of Information

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

• Service providers (hosting, analytics, email marketing, push notifications)
• Legal authorities, if required by law
• Business transfers (mergers, acquisitions)
• Aggregated or anonymised data that cannot identify individual users

6. Data Retention

• Account information is retained until you delete your account
• Usage and analytics data are retained for up to 2 years for app improvement and analytics
• Certain data may be retained longer to comply with legal obligations.

7. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

You may:

• Access, correct, or delete your account data
• Delete your account through the App
• Manage push notifications and email subscriptions

To exercise these rights, contact: info@billswipe.io

9. Children’s Privacy

The App is intended for users 18 years or older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18.

10. Push Notifications & Email Marketing

• Push notifications may use device identifiers for delivery
• Notifications are optional and user-controlled
• Email marketing may include updates, promotions, or app news
• You may unsubscribe from email marketing at any time

11. International Users

• The App is intended for U.S. residents only
• Users outside the U.S. should be aware that their information may be processed according to U.S. law

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will notify users via in-app updates or other communications. Continued use of the App constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Information

For privacy questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights:

Email: info@billswipe.io