CivicBrief Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 20, 2026

CivicBrief ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

Information We Collect

• Zip code — entered by you to show local election and civic data. Stored only on your device unless you create a profile.
• Civic issue preferences — the issues you select (e.g. healthcare, climate). Stored locally on your device.
• Crash reports — anonymized diagnostic data sent to Sentry if the app crashes. No personally identifiable information is included.
• Analytics — aggregated usage data (screens viewed, features used) sent to Firebase Analytics. No name, email, or precise location is collected.

Information We Do NOT Collect

• Your name, email, or phone number (unless you create a profile with Google Sign-In)
• Your precise location or GPS coordinates
• Your political views or voting history
• Any payment information

If You Create a Profile

If you sign in with Google, we receive your name and email address from Google solely to identify your account. This information is stored in Firebase and is never sold or shared with third parties.

You can delete your account at any time from the Profile tab → Settings → Delete Account. All associated data is permanently removed.

Third-Party Services

• Google Civic Information API — supplies election and representative data based on your zip code.
• Congress.gov / OpenStates / FEC — supplies federal and state legislative data.
• Firebase (Google) — authentication and database services.
• Sentry — anonymized crash reporting.
• The Guardian API — news content.

Each service is governed by its own privacy policy. CivicBrief does not control how these services handle data.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to anyone. We do not display ads.

Data Retention

Local data (zip code, preferences) stays on your device until you uninstall the app or delete your account. Crash reports are retained by Sentry for 90 days.

Children's Privacy

CivicBrief is not directed at children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance.

Contact

Questions? Email carsonhghs95@gmail.com.