Privacy Policy
Introduction
Public Code US ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and sign our petition.
What Information We Collect
When you sign the petition, we collect:
- • Full name
- • Email address
- • State of residence
- • ZIP code (optional)
- • Personal message (optional)
- • Your preference for campaign updates
- • Your IP address and user agent (automatically)
How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide to:
- ✓ Verify your signature for ballot initiatives
- ✓ Send campaign updates (if you opted in)
- ✓ Understand our supporter demographics
- ✓ Comply with state ballot measure requirements
- ✓ Prevent fraud and duplicate signatures
We Will NOT
- ✗ Sell your data to third parties
- ✗ Share your email with political candidates
- ✗ Share your signature with vendors or advertisers
- ✗ Use your information for purposes other than stated above
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, secure storage, and limited access to your information. However, no system is 100% secure. We recommend using a strong password and updating it regularly.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- • Access your data at any time
- • Remove your signature from the petition
- • Opt out of campaign updates
- • Request deletion of your data
Contact us at hello@publiccode.us to exercise these rights.
Compliance
We comply with applicable state and federal privacy laws including GDPR (for European visitors), CCPA (California), and state ballot initiative laws. We may be required to share signature information with state election authorities for ballot qualification purposes.
Contact Us
For privacy concerns or to exercise your rights:
Email: hello@publiccode.us
Last updated: March 2026