Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your personal information
Last updated: April 28, 2025
XtoPolls Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
XtoPolls ("we," "our, " or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our voting platform and related services (the "Services").
By using our Services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not access or use our Services.
2. Data We Collect
We collect several types of information:
Personal Information
- Contact details (email, phone number)
- Organization information
- Payment information
Voting Data
- Voter selections and timestamps
- USSD session information
- Device identifiers (for mobile/web voting)
Technical Data
- IP addresses
- Browser type and version
- Usage patterns and analytics
3. How We Use Your Data
We use collected information to:
- Provide and maintain our Services
- Process votes and generate results
- Prevent fraud and ensure voting integrity
- Improve our Services and develop new features
- Communicate with you about your account
- Comply with legal obligations
We never sell your personal data to third parties.
4. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We may share information in these circumstances:
- Contest Organizers: Aggregate voting results (never individual voter data unless explicitly consented)
- Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist in operating our Services (under strict confidentiality agreements)
- Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger or acquisition
5. Data Security
We implement robust security measures including:
- End-to-end encryption for all voting data
- Regular security audits and penetration testing
- Access controls and authentication protocols
- Secure data storage with redundancy
While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
6. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Authenticate users and maintain sessions
- Analyze service usage and performance
- Prevent fraudulent activity
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect Service functionality.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access and receive a copy of your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
Have Privacy Concerns?
We take data protection seriously. Contact our privacy team with any questions.