Privacy Policy for MyFriends

Last Updated: 2026/24/03

Welcome to MyFriends (“we”, “our”, or “us”), operated by amacvoters.org. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use the MyFriends application and related services available via amacvotersinfo.org.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information
- Name  
- Email address  
- Phone number  
- Communication preferences (email/SMS opt-in)

b. Automatically Collected Information
- IP address  
- Browser type and version  
- Device information  
- Pages visited and interaction data  

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:
- Provide contact syncing and voter-related services through MyFriends  
- Send important updates, notifications, or alerts (only with consent)  
- Improve application functionality and user experience  
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations  

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

3. SMS & Communication Consent

If you opt in to receive SMS or email communications:
- You consent to receive informational messages related to voter engagement and application usage  
- Message frequency may vary  
- You can opt out at any time by replying STOP or contacting us  

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We may share information only:
- With trusted service providers (hosting, analytics, messaging services)  
- When required by law or legal process  
- To protect our rights, users, or the public  

All third parties are required to maintain data confidentiality.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Cookies & Tracking

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Understand site and app usage  
- Improve performance  
- Remember user preferences  

You may disable cookies via your browser settings.

7. Children’s Privacy

MyFriends is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data  
- Request correction or deletion  
- Withdraw consent  

You may contact us to exercise these rights.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

10. Google User Data (Google People API)

MyFriends may allow users to connect their Google account to access contact information using the Google People API.

If you authorize this connection, we may access limited contact information such as:
- Contact names  
- Phone numbers  
- Email addresses  

This data is accessed only with your explicit consent through Google’s secure OAuth authorization process.

We use this information solely to enable contact syncing and matching functionality within MyFriends.  

We do NOT:
- Sell Google user data  
- Use Google user data for advertising  
- Share Google user data with unauthorized third parties  

We comply with the Google API Services User Data Policy, including Limited Use requirements.