Privacy Policy

Cardinal Technologies, Inc. ("Cardinal Technologies," "we," "us," or "our") operates Engage, a canvassing and voter outreach platform. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share information about you when you use our services.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and optional phone number. This information is used to authenticate you and manage your account.

Committee and Organization Data

If you create or join a political committee on Engage, we collect information about the committee, including its name, district, and the roles of its members.

Voter and Contact Data

Engage enables committees to import and work with publicly available voter registration data and contact information. This data is used solely within the platform to support lawful political canvassing and outreach activities. We do not sell, share, or use voter data for any purpose other than providing the services you have requested.

Canvassing Activity Data

We collect records of canvassing interactions you record in the platform, including canvass attempt outcomes, survey responses, and notes, in order to help you track and report on outreach activity.

Billing Information

Payment processing is handled by Stripe, Inc. We do not store your full credit card number or payment credentials on our servers. We receive and store billing summary information (subscription plan, status, and billing history) provided by Stripe. Please review Stripe's Privacy Policy for details on how Stripe handles payment data.

Usage and Log Data

We automatically collect certain information when you use Engage, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and actions taken within the application. This information is used to operate, improve, and secure the platform.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, maintain, and improve the Engage platform and services.
• To authenticate you and manage your account and committee memberships.
• To process subscription payments through Stripe.
• To send transactional emails such as sign-in links, billing receipts, and service notifications.
• To support lawful political canvassing activities you conduct through the platform.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers who assist us in operating Engage, including Stripe (payments) and Resend (email delivery), under confidentiality obligations.
• Legal authorities when required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of Cardinal Technologies, our users, or the public.
• Successors in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of Cardinal Technologies assets.

4. Voter Data

Voter registration data made available through Engage comes from publicly accessible state voter files. Use of voter data through Engage must comply with all applicable state and federal laws governing the use of voter registration information. You may only use voter data for lawful political purposes, including voter outreach, canvassing, and petition drives. Misuse of voter data — including for commercial solicitation, stalking, or harassment — is strictly prohibited and may result in account termination and referral to law enforcement.

5. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate the platform, maintain your authenticated session, and remember your preferences. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account and committee data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Canvassing activity data is retained for the duration of your subscription. Upon account deletion or subscription cancellation, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 90 days, except where retention is required by law.

7. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), passwordless authentication, and access controls. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; you use Engage at your own risk.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or export your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us at the address below.

9. Children's Privacy

Engage is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
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