Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Privacy

At TruePulse, privacy isn't just a feature—it's a core principle. We believe you should be able to participate in public discourse without sacrificing your personal information. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect it.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address (for account verification and recovery)
• Phone number (required) - Used for SMS verification to confirm your identity and prevent fraudulent accounts. This is mandatory to ensure our "one person = one vote" policy. We do not use your phone number for marketing purposes.
• Display name (can be a pseudonym)
• Password (stored using industry-standard encryption)

Voting Data

When you vote on polls:

• Your vote choice is recorded anonymously
• We store a hash to prevent duplicate voting, not your identity
• Demographic data (if provided) is aggregated and never linked to individuals

Technical Data

We automatically collect:

• Device type and browser information (for compatibility)
• IP address (for fraud prevention, deleted after 24 hours)
• Usage patterns (aggregated, not individual)

How We Use Your Information

• Account Management: To create and maintain your account
• Fraud Prevention: To ensure one-person-one-vote integrity
• Service Improvement: To understand how users interact with our platform
• Communication: To send important account and service updates
• Aggregated Analytics: To provide public opinion insights (never individually identifiable)

What We Don't Do

Data Security

We employ industry-leading security measures to protect your data:

• End-to-end encryption for all data in transit (TLS 1.3)
• AES-256 encryption for data at rest
• Regular security audits and penetration testing
• Multi-factor authentication options
• Secure, geographically distributed data centers

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of all data we have about you
• Correction: Update or correct your personal information
• Deletion: Request permanent deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from non-essential communications

To exercise any of these rights, visit your profile settings or contact us through GitHub Discussions

Cookies

We use minimal, essential cookies:

• Session cookies: To keep you logged in
• Security cookies: To prevent cross-site request forgery
• Preference cookies: To remember your settings (dark mode, etc.)

We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking cookies.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Cloudflare Turnstile: For bot protection (privacy-focused CAPTCHA alternative)
• Microsoft Azure: For cloud infrastructure (data processing agreement in place)

International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in data centers located in the United States and European Union. We ensure appropriate safeguards through Standard Contractual Clauses and compliance with GDPR requirements.

Children's Privacy

TruePulse is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a prominent notice on our website. Continued use of TruePulse after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: