PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Policy – Vote the Goat

Last updated: December 2025

 

 

1.         Introduction

 

VOTE THE GOAT collects and processes your personal data in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, including the GDPR, Thailand’s PDPA, and other relevant privacy frameworks.

 

 

2.         Types of data collected

 

We may collect:

•          Contact details (e.g., email address, phone number)

•          Usage data (e.g., access logs, anonymized navigation behavior)

•          Cookies and similar technologies

•          Technical markers (hashed identifiers, device tokens, survey completion flags) retained only to enforce app rules and prevent abuse.

 

 

3.         Purpose of processing

 

Your data is used exclusively to:

•          Manage access and ensure security (e.g., OTP verification, social login)

•          Enforce one-account-per-device and one-survey-per-user rules, to preserve the scientific integrity of the survey

•          Analyze app usage and continuously improve our services

•          Send communications (only with your consent), reminders, or helpful updates

 

 

4.         Data sharing

 

We only share your data when necessary and only with:

•          Trusted technology partners (e.g., Twilio, Google Analytics, Firebase)

•          Competent authorities, if legally required

 

 

5.         Your rights

 

You may:

•          Access, correct, or delete your personal information

•          Export your data or object to its processing

•          Withdraw consent at any time

 

 

6.         Data retention

 

We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated. Generally:

•          Contact and session data are stored until account deletion or up to 12 months after last use

•          Anonymous usage data may be retained for up to 24 months

•          Technical markers (hashed identifiers, device tokens, survey flags) may be retained beyond account deletion, solely to enforce anti-abuse rules and survey integrity

•          Profiling-related data will not be kept for more than 12 months

 

7.         Security

 

We apply technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data and ensure confidentiality and integrity.

 

 

8.         Contact

 

For any questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please email

info@votethegoat.app

and include “Privacy – request” in the subject line.