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: email, username, password
  
  
• User-generated content: comments, notes, saved bills
  
  
• Support or contact submissions
  
  

b. Automatically Collected Information

• Device information: model, OS version, unique identifiers
  
  
• Usage data: swipes, time spent, pages viewed, app interactions
  
  
• IP address and approximate location
  
  
• Analytics data collected via third-party tools
  
  

c. Third-Party Sources

• Public legislative data
  
  
• Advertising and analytics SDKs (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook Ads)
  
  

d. Payment Information

• Subscription or paid feature data processed via the App Store
  
  
• BillSwipe does not directly store full payment card information
  
  

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 AI summaries when available
  
  
• Send push notifications and email updates (optional)
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Third-party SDKs may collect device information, usage patterns, and identifiers.
  
  
• These tools help us improve the App and deliver personalized ads, when applicable.
  
  
• You may opt out of interest-based advertising via 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 anonymized data that cannot identify individual users
  
  

6. Data Retention

• Account information is retained until you delete your account
  
  
• Usage and analytics data is retained for up to 2 years for app improvement and analytics
  
  
• Legal obligations may require longer retention
  
  

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
  
  
• Opt out of tracking and interest-based ads where available
  
  

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