Thirdvote, Inc. Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains what information Thirdvote, Inc. ("Thirdvote") collects, why it collects information, and how users can manage their data. The policy applies when users access Thirdvote's websites, mobile apps, widgets, and online services (the "Services") or interact with the company otherwise.

2. Information You Provide to Us

Thirdvote collects several categories of personal data for different purposes:

Profile Data

• Mandatory: Year of birth and phone number
• Optional: Name and biography
• Legal basis: Contract performance and consent
• Retention: Duration of service use plus 3 years after last connection

Transaction Data

• Information from app store purchases
• Legal basis: Contract performance
• Retention: As needed for transaction execution

Communications with Thirdvote

• Problem reports, surveys, assistance requests, rights exercise requests
• Legal basis: Legitimate interests
• Retention: As needed for response

Activity Data

• Connection details (IP address, registration date, last login)
• User interactions (friends, votes, comments, content shared)
• Service usage patterns
• Legal basis: Legitimate interests

Content Data

• Photos, comments, and other user-created content
• Legal basis: Legitimate interests and compliance with terms

Geolocation Data

• GPS or Bluetooth location information
• Legal basis: Consent
• Users can withdraw consent via device settings

Contact List Data

• Smartphone contacts (with permission only)
• Legal basis: Consent
• Used to identify registered contacts or invite friends

Device and Equipment Data

• IP address, device type, app crashes, operating system, language
• Legal basis: Legitimate interests

Camera and Photos

• Access to camera and photo library for uploading images
• Legal basis: Consent

3. Information We Collect Automatically

Log and Usage Data

• Device IDs, device settings, mobile carrier, pages visited, links clicked, search terms
• Legal basis: Legitimate interests

Cookies

Browser-stored data for improving experience and understanding activity. Users can disable cookies in browser settings.

Bots

Thirdvote uses software bots for information dissemination, automated tasks, and searches.

Location Information

Specific mobile device location (GPS, Bluetooth). Users can revoke via device preferences.

Social Sharing Features

Information shared through integrated social media tools. Third-party providers' privacy policies apply.

Camera Information

Apple TrueDepth camera data used in real-time for app functionality. This data is not stored on servers or shared with third parties.

4. How Thirdvote Uses Information

The company uses collected information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Services
• Protect user safety and block suspected spammers
• Send technical notices, updates, and security alerts
• Provide customer service
• Communicate about products, services, offers, and promotions
• Monitor trends, usage, and activities
• Personalize services and deliver targeted advertisements

5. How Thirdvote Shares Information

Information Made Public

• Usernames, posts, and comments are visible to other users
• Private messages show recipient information, user photos, and timestamps
• Some content may become public despite privacy settings

Deleted Accounts

Posts, votes, and comments remain viewable even after account deletion.

When Thirdvote Does NOT Share Information

Thirdvote will not share personal information with third parties unless:

• Vendors, consultants, or service providers need access for work
• Users participate in contests, sweepstakes, or promotions
• Required by law, legal process, or governmental request
• Necessary to prevent imminent bodily harm
• User actions violate terms of service or policies
• Sharing occurs among Thirdvote subsidiaries and affiliated companies
• User consents or directs sharing

De-identified Information

Aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably identify users may be shared.

6. Advertising and Analytics Partners

Advertisers and Ad Networks

• Third-party partners use cookies to collect information when ads display
• Thirdvote does not share individual account browsing habits with advertisers
• Advertisers cannot see Thirdvote cookies; Thirdvote cannot see advertiser cookies

Analytics Partners

Thirdvote uses services like Google Analytics to analyze usage and traffic in aggregate.

7. Security

Thirdvote takes reasonable measures to protect information from loss, theft, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.

8. Minors

Thirdvote's Services are not intended for minors. Minors may not create accounts or use the Services.

9. Your Choices

Accessing and Changing Information

Users can access and modify information through the Services.

Deleting Your Account

Users may delete account information from the preferences page. Profiles become invisible to others, but previously posted content remains visible.

Mobile Notifications

Users can disable notifications via device settings.

Cookies

Most browsers accept cookies by default. Users can set browsers to remove or reject cookies, though this may affect service functionality.

Third-Party Advertising and Analytics

Some providers offer opt-out mechanisms (e.g., Google Analytics Opt-out). Users can visit www.aboutads.info/choices to opt out of behavioral advertising.

Do Not Track (DNT)

When DNT is enabled, Thirdvote will not load third-party trackers but may still use information for analytics and service provision. Users can opt out of behavioral advertising separately.

Promotional Communications

Thirdvote may send promotional messages about cases and service use.

10. International Data Transfers

Thirdvote is based in the United States. By using the Services, users consent to processing, transfer, and storage of information in the U.S. and other countries where privacy protections may differ.

Thirdvote complies with U.S.-E.U. and U.S.-Swiss Safe Harbor Privacy Principles. For concerns about Safe Harbor compliance, users may submit complaints to JAMS for mediation.

11. Changes to This Policy

Thirdvote may update this policy. Changes will be reflected by revising the effective date at the top. Material changes will receive additional notice. Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of revised policies.

12. Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy should be directed to support@Thirdvote.com.