Information We Collect
Pollsmax does not require users to create an account or directly submit personal information to access its polling and election content.
When you visit the site, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- Your Internet Protocol address
- Browser and device type
- Operating system
- Pages viewed and links clicked
- Approximate geographic location
- Referring website
- Date, time, and duration of visits
- Cookie and advertising identifiers
This information may be collected through server logs, cookies, analytics tools, and advertising services.
Google Analytics
Pollsmax uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. Google Analytics may collect information such as page views, session duration, device information, approximate location, referral sources, and interactions with the site.
This information is used to measure traffic, improve site performance, and understand which pages and features are most useful to visitors.
Mediavine Programmatic Advertising (Ver 1.1)
The Website works with Mediavine to manage third-party interest-based advertising appearing on the Website. Mediavine serves content and advertisements when you visit the Website, which may use first and third-party cookies. A cookie is a small text file which is sent to your computer or mobile device (referred to in this policy as a “device”) by the web server so that a website can remember some information about your browsing activity on the Website.
First party cookies are created by the website that you are visiting. A third-party cookie is frequently used in behavioral advertising and analytics and is created by a domain other than the website you are visiting. Third-party cookies, tags, pixels, beacons and other similar technologies (collectively, “Tags”) may be placed on the Website to monitor interaction with advertising content and to target and optimize advertising. Each internet browser has functionality so that you can block both first and third-party cookies and clear your browser’s cache. The "help" feature of the menu bar on most browsers will tell you how to stop accepting new cookies, how to receive notification of new cookies, how to disable existing cookies and how to clear your browser’s cache. For more information about cookies and how to disable them, you can consult the information at All About Cookies.
Without cookies you may not be able to take full advantage of the Website content and features. Please note that rejecting cookies does not mean that you will no longer see ads when you visit our Site. In the event you opt-out, you will still see non-personalized advertisements on the Website.
The Website collects the following data using a cookie when serving personalized ads:
- IP Address
- Operating System type
- Operating System version
- Device Type
- Language of the website
- Web browser type
- Email (in hashed form)
Mediavine Partners (companies listed below with whom Mediavine shares data) may also use this data to link to other end user information the partner has independently collected to deliver targeted advertisements. Mediavine Partners may also separately collect data about end users from other sources, such as advertising IDs or pixels, and link that data to data collected from Mediavine publishers in order to provide interest-based advertising across your online experience, including devices, browsers and apps. This data includes usage data, cookie information, device information, information about interactions between users and advertisements and websites, geolocation data, traffic data, and information about a visitor’s referral source to a particular website. Mediavine Partners may also create unique IDs to create audience segments, which are used to provide targeted advertising.
If you would like more information about this practice and to know your choices to opt-in or opt-out of this data collection, please visit National Advertising Initiative opt out page. You may also visit Digital Advertising Alliance website and Network Advertising Initiative website to learn more information about interest-based advertising. You may download the AppChoices app at Digital Advertising Alliance’s AppChoices app to opt out in connection with mobile apps, or use the platform controls on your mobile device to opt out.
For specific information about Mediavine Partners, the data each collects and their data collection and privacy policies, please visit Mediavine Partners.
Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on a visitor’s device. Pollsmax and its service providers may use cookies for:
- Website functionality
- Analytics and traffic measurement
- Remembering user preferences
- Advertising and ad personalization
- Fraud prevention and security
- Measuring advertising performance
Visitors can generally block or delete cookies through their browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain site features.
Where legally required, Pollsmax may display a consent notice allowing visitors to accept, reject, or manage certain cookies, including analytics cookies.
Third-Party Services
Pollsmax may use third-party providers for services including:
- Website hosting
- Traffic analytics
- Advertising
- Security and fraud prevention
- Embedded content
These third parties may collect information according to their own privacy policies. Pollsmax does not control how independent third parties process information after it is transmitted to them.
Information You Provide
If you contact Pollsmax, Pollsmax may receive information such as your name, email address, and the contents of your message.
This information will be used to respond to your inquiry, operate the site, prevent abuse, and maintain business records where reasonably necessary.
How Information Is Used
Information collected through Pollsmax may be used to:
- Operate and maintain the website
- Analyze traffic and usage patterns
- Improve content, design, and performance
- Display and measure advertisements
- Diagnose technical problems
- Prevent fraud, spam, and misuse
- Respond to inquiries
- Comply with legal obligations
Sharing of Information
Pollsmax may share information with service providers that assist with website hosting, analytics, advertising, security, and related operations.
Information may also be disclosed when reasonably necessary to comply with law, respond to legal process, protect the rights or safety of Pollsmax or others, investigate misuse, or complete a business transfer.
Pollsmax does not directly sell visitors’ names, email addresses, or contact information.
Data Retention
Pollsmax retains information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including site operation, analytics, security, legal compliance, and recordkeeping.
Retention periods used by third-party services are governed by those providers’ settings and policies.
Data Security
Pollsmax takes reasonable measures to protect information against unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or alteration. However, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
The FTC recommends that businesses collect only the information they need, protect retained information, dispose of it appropriately, and prepare for security incidents.
Children’s Privacy
Pollsmax is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under 13. Pollsmax does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Anyone who believes that a child has provided personal information to Pollsmax may contact us to request its deletion.
Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights concerning your personal information, such as the right to request access, correction, deletion, or information about how it is used.
Certain state privacy laws may also provide rights to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information or the use of information for targeted advertising. California law, where applicable, provides qualifying consumers with rights relating to access, deletion, correction, and opting out of certain sales or sharing.
Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.
Do Not Track and Global Privacy Control
Some browsers offer “Do Not Track” settings. Because there is not a universally accepted standard for responding to these signals, Pollsmax may not respond to all Do Not Track signals.
Where legally required, Pollsmax will process recognized opt-out preference signals, such as Global Privacy Control. California recognizes Global Privacy Control as a method by which consumers may communicate certain opt-out requests.
External Links
Pollsmax may link to third-party websites. Pollsmax is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of those websites.
Changes to This Policy
Pollsmax may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page, and the “Last updated” date will be revised.
Contact
For questions or privacy-related requests, contact: