Privacy Policy

1. Commitment to Privacy

Congress Machine, operated by Zazen Labs (“we”, “us”, or “our”), is dedicated to protecting user privacy. We believe in transparency not only for government data, but also in how we handle user information.

2. Information We Collect

We do not require user accounts to browse legislative, member, or campaign finance data. We may collect minimal aggregate usage analytics (such as page views and browser device type) via Google Analytics to monitor platform performance and reliability.

3. Cookies and Local Storage

We use browser local storage solely to remember client-side preferences (such as light or dark theme selection) across visits. We do not use third-party advertising cookies or cross-site tracking trackers.

4. Public Record Data

Information displayed on Congress Machine regarding federal bills, elected representatives, campaign contributors, and political action committees is obtained directly from official public government repositories (including Congress.gov and FEC.gov).

5. Updates

We may update this policy periodically to reflect platform enhancements. Continued use of Congress Machine indicates acceptance of any updates.

6. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact Zazen Labs.