Privacy Policy

Welcome to US Congress Explorer (“App”, “we”, “our”, or “us”).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you use our mobile application. The App is currently available on iOS and may be made available on Android in the future.

1. Information We Collect

No account registration is required.

We do not collect names, user profiles, or personal account information.

Information You Provide

If you contact us directly via email, we may receive:

• Your email address
• The contents of your message

Information Collected Automatically

• Device type
• Operating system version
• App version
• Anonymous usage events
• Advertising identifiers (where permitted)
• Crash and performance diagnostics

We do not collect contact lists, precise location data, microphone input, or health data.

2. Advertising (Google AdMob)

The App uses Google AdMob to display advertisements.

AdMob may collect device identifiers, IP address, general device information, and ad interaction data.

Users may:

• Opt out of personalized advertising within the App (where available)
• Use Apple App Tracking Transparency controls (iOS)
• Adjust advertising ID settings on Android devices

For more information, see: Google Privacy Policy

3. In-App Purchases

All in-app purchases are processed securely by:

• Apple App Store (iOS)
• Google Play Store (if applicable)

We do not collect or store payment information.

4. Analytics

We may use analytics tools to collect anonymized, aggregated usage data, including:

• Screen views
• Feature usage
• Session duration
• Performance diagnostics

No personally identifiable information is intentionally collected through analytics tools.

5. Legal Basis (EU/EEA & UK)

If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, processing is based on:

• User consent (where required)
• Legitimate interests (app functionality and security)
• Legal compliance obligations

6. U.S. State Privacy Rights

Residents of certain U.S. states may have rights to access, correct, delete, or opt out of certain data uses.

We do not sell personal information.

7. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary for operational, legal, and security purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

The App is not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. International Transfers

Information may be processed in the United States or other countries where service providers operate, subject to appropriate safeguards.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the App constitutes acceptance of any updates.

11. Contact Information