Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2025
Overview
Congress Trades ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
This site primarily displays publicly available government data (STOCK Act disclosures). We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Information We Collect
Anonymous usage data: We collect standard server logs including IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and referral URLs. This data is used solely to understand site performance and fix errors.
Account information (coming soon): When paid plans launch, we will collect email addresses and billing information (processed securely via Stripe — we do not store card details).
Cookies: We use minimal session cookies for site functionality. We do not use third-party advertising cookies.
How We Use Your Information
- To operate and improve the site
- To send transactional emails (account confirmations, billing receipts)
- To notify you of plan updates if you opted in
- To comply with legal obligations
Data Sources
All congressional trade data displayed on this site is sourced from public STOCK Act filings. We do not own or control this data — it is public record available from the House and Senate disclosure offices.
Data Retention
Server logs are retained for 90 days. Account data is retained for the duration of your subscription and up to 30 days after cancellation unless deletion is requested.
Your Rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal data we hold about you by contacting us at hello@congresstrades.io.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy as the site evolves. Material changes will be communicated via email to registered users. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
Questions about this policy? hello@congresstrades.io