Privacy Policy
Last updated: 8/29/2025
1. Introduction
World Power Poll ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
When you participate in our voting polls, we collect the following information:
- Your country selection
- Your voting preferences across different categories (Overall Power, Economy, Technology, Military)
- Any feedback or comments you may submit
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information including:
- IP Address: We collect your IP address for anti-fraud measures and geographic analysis
- Browser Information: Browser type, version, and user agent string
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, screen resolution
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, click patterns
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Session data and preferences
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Poll Operations: To conduct and display voting results and rankings
- Anti-Fraud Protection: To prevent ballot stuffing, duplicate votes, and other fraudulent activities using IP addresses and browser fingerprinting
- Statistical Analysis: To analyze voting patterns, geographic distributions, and user engagement
- Service Improvement: To improve our website functionality and user experience
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
4. Information Storage and Security
4.1 Data Storage
Your information is stored on secure servers located in the United States. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
4.2 Security Measures
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Access controls and authentication mechanisms
- Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures
4.3 Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Voting data may be aggregated and anonymized for historical analysis and research purposes.
5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
5.1 Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except as described below:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website and conducting our business
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or government request
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, user information may be transferred
- Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent
5.2 Aggregate Data
We may share aggregated, anonymized data that cannot be used to identify individual users for research, academic, or commercial purposes.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
6.1 Access and Portability
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to receive a copy of this information in a portable format.
6.2 Correction and Deletion
You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information and deletion of your personal information, subject to certain limitations. Note that for anonymous voting systems, individual vote deletion may not be technically feasible once votes are aggregated.
6.3 Opt-Out Rights
You may opt out of certain data collection and processing activities, though this may limit your ability to use some features of our service.
6.4 Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@worldpowerpoll.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website:
7.1 Types of Cookies
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
- Anti-Fraud Cookies: Help prevent duplicate voting and abuse
7.2 Cookie Management
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and anti-fraud measures.
8. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: info@worldpowerpoll.com
This Privacy Policy complies with applicable US federal and state privacy laws, including but not limited to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and relevant provisions of other state privacy regulations.