Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Information you voluntarily provide: name, email address, organization, phone number, inquiry type, organization type, scope of engagement, and any message or content you submit through our contact forms or other communications.
• Communications data: records of emails, text messages (SMS/MMS), or other correspondence if you contact us or opt in to receive messages.
• Automatically collected information: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and general usage data through cookies, pixels, and similar technologies.
• Third-party data: We may receive limited information from service providers that help us operate the Site or from public sources.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide requested information or services
• Communicate with you about research, projects, or administrative matters
• Send text messages (SMS/MMS) if you have expressly opted in
• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
• Analyze usage trends and site performance
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
• Protect the rights, property, and safety of the Company, our users, and others

3. Text Messaging (SMS/MMS)

If you opt in to receive text messages, we will use your phone number to send research updates, project communications, or related information. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. You may reply STOP at any time to unsubscribe or HELP for assistance. Consent is not a condition of purchasing any goods or services. We comply with applicable requirements under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and related regulations.

4. Sharing of Information

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

• Service providers who assist us in operating the Site, processing communications, or performing analytics (bound by confidentiality obligations)
• Professional advisors (legal, accounting, etc.) when necessary
• Authorities when required by law, legal process, or to protect rights and safety
• Successors in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We and our service providers may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect usage information, remember preferences, and improve the Site. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Site.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Choices and Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your data, or to opt out of certain uses. To exercise any applicable rights, please contact us at the email address below. You may also unsubscribe from marketing emails by following the instructions in those emails, and from text messages by replying STOP.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

10. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services (including prediction market platforms and external data sources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. International Users

The Site is operated from the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on the Site with a revised “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

America First Polling LLC — Cambridge, Massachusetts (Kendall Square) — Email: info@americafirstpolling.org