Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 15, 2026
Introduction
Accountability Dashboard ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our government transparency platform at reps.arialabs.ai (the "Site").
Our core principle: We collect minimal data, use only public information sources, and have no user accounts or login requirements.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We do not require user accounts or logins. You may voluntarily provide contact information if you reach out to us via email for support, fact-checking inquiries, or feedback.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:
- Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent, browser type, device type, and referring URLs
- Technical Data: IP address (anonymized), approximate geographic location (country/region)
- Cookies: Essential cookies for site functionality and optional analytics cookies
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Operate and maintain the Site
- Improve user experience and site performance
- Analyze traffic patterns and usage trends (aggregated, anonymous data)
- Respond to user inquiries and support requests
- Detect and prevent technical issues, abuse, or security threats
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality (cannot be disabled)
- Analytics Cookies: Optional cookies that help us understand how visitors use the Site (Cloudflare Analytics with anonymized IPs)
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may limit site functionality.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Cloudflare: Content delivery, DDoS protection, and basic analytics (anonymized)
Cloudflare Privacy Policy - GitHub Pages: Site hosting
GitHub Privacy Statement
We do not share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Public Data Sources
All political data displayed on this Site is sourced from publicly available government databases:
- Congress.gov (legislative data)
- Federal Election Commission (FEC) (campaign finance)
- OpenSecrets.org (lobbying and donor data)
- Voteview.com (voting records)
- Supreme Court official records
We do not collect, store, or monetize personal data about elected officials beyond what is already public record.
Data Retention
We retain usage data for up to 90 days for analytics purposes. After that, data is either deleted or aggregated into anonymized statistics.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of data we have about you
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data
- Opt-Out: Opt out of analytics cookies via browser settings
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@arialabs.ai
Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
- HTTPS encryption for all traffic
- Regular security audits and updates
- Cloudflare DDoS protection and Web Application Firewall (WAF)
However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, contact us immediately at privacy@arialabs.ai
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Email: privacy@arialabs.ai
Mailing Address: Aria Labs, [Address to be provided]