Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to #NoDogsNoVote, a grassroots movement by animal and environment rights activists in India. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection and use of information when you use our platform at nodogsnovote.com (the "Platform"). By using our Platform, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide

When you register your vote on our Platform, we collect the following information:

• Full Name (Required)
• Email Address (Required)
• Phone Number (Optional - Indian phone numbers only)
• State (Required - Your location within India)
• Vote Registration Timestamp (Automatically recorded)

3.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Local Storage Data: We use browser local storage to improve your experience
• Analytics Data: We use Netlify Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics, including page views, visitor counts, and general traffic patterns. This data does not personally identify you.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect strictly for organizing and coordinating our movement:

• Vote Counting: To track and display the number of people who have registered their vote against the establishment
• Geographic Visualization: To display state-wise vote counts on our interactive map
• Mobilization: To alert you when immediate action (voting, protests, petitions) is required to protect animals and the environment
• Information Sharing: To send evidence-based updates regarding exploitative practices by corporations or policymakers
• Strategic Coordination: To share boycott lists and tactical steps to effect change
• Platform Improvement: To understand how our Platform is used and improve the user experience

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 We Do NOT Sell Your Data

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5.2 Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our Platform:

• Appwrite: Database and backend services (data storage)
• Netlify: Hosting and analytics services
• Email Service Providers: For sending campaign updates and newsletters
• WhatsApp/SMS Providers: For sending updates if you opted in with a phone number

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our movement, our users, or others.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:

• Secure HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Database access controls and authentication
• Regular security updates and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Vote registration data is retained indefinitely to maintain the integrity and historical record of our movement.

8. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal information (subject to our need to maintain vote integrity)
• Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our emails, WhatsApp messages, or SMS updates at any time
• Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent for data processing where we rely on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@nodogsnovote.com.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use minimal tracking technologies:

• Local Storage: We use browser local storage to improve your experience on the platform.
• Netlify Analytics: Anonymous analytics that do not use cookies or track individuals across websites

We do not use third-party tracking cookies for advertising purposes.

10. Age Restriction

Our Platform is intended for individuals 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you are under 18, please do not use this Platform or provide any personal information. If we discover that we have collected information from someone under 18, we will delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

13. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising from this policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Delhi, India.