Introduction
Capitol Trades Tracker ("we", "our", or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Google Account Information: When you sign in with Google, we collect your name, email address, profile picture (if available), and Google account ID for authentication.
Automatically Collected Information
- Authentication Tokens: We store encrypted authentication tokens to maintain your login session.
- Last Login Time: We record when you last accessed the app.
- App Preferences: We store your app settings and whether you've accepted the disclaimer.
How We Use Your Information
- Authenticate your identity and maintain your session.
- Personalize your app experience (e.g., displaying your name).
- Track your last login for security purposes.
- Ensure you've acknowledged our important disclaimers.
Information We Do NOT Collect
- Your browsing history.
- Your device location.
- Your contacts or phone data.
- Any financial or payment information.
- Analytics or tracking data about your app usage.
Data Storage and Security
- All authentication tokens are stored using Android's encrypted SharedPreferences.
- Your Google account credentials are managed securely by Google's authentication services.
- We do not store your Google password or any sensitive authentication details.
- Data is stored locally on your device and on secure Firebase servers.
Third‑Party Services
Google Sign‑In
Firebase Authentication
Backend API
- Purpose: Retrieve public congressional trading data and AI‑generated insights
- Data Shared: Your user ID and authentication token
- Data Stored: Your name, profile picture, and last login time
Data Sources
The congressional trading data displayed in this app comes from publicly available government disclosure records filed under the STOCK Act and official congressional financial disclosure databases. These are public records accessible to anyone.
Your Rights
- Access Your Data: Contact us to request a copy of your data.
- Delete Your Data: Sign out and uninstall the app to remove local data.
- Revoke Access: Revoke app permissions through your Google account settings.
Data Retention
- Your authentication session is maintained until you log out.
- Local app preferences remain until you uninstall the app.
- Server‑side user profile data is retained while your account is active.
Children's Privacy
Capitol Trades Tracker is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the app and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Disclaimer
This app provides information for educational purposes only. The information provided does not constitute financial, investment, or trading advice. Please consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
Legal Compliance
- Google Play Store Data Safety requirements
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) guidelines
- Google Play's Financial Services policies