Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 13, 2026

At POISSON AI®, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Vetting Intelligence Search Hub platform.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: Name, email address, company name, and professional details when you create an account
Search Queries: The searches you perform on our platform
Communications: Messages you send us through contact forms or support channels
Payment Information: Billing details processed securely through third-party payment processors

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

Usage Data: Pages viewed, features used, search patterns, and interaction with the platform
Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
Cookies and Similar Technologies: Session data, preferences, and analytics information
Log Data: Access times, error logs, and performance metrics

1.3 Third-Party Data Sources

We access and display publicly available government data from:

Federal Election Commission (FEC)
NYC Open Data (Checkbook NYC)
U.S. Senate LDA Database
U.S. House of Representatives LDA Database
New York State Ethics Commission
NYC Lobbying Bureau

This data is public information and subject to the privacy policies of the respective government agencies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Provide Services: Deliver search results, analytics, and platform features
Account Management: Create and maintain your account, process payments
Improve Platform: Analyze usage patterns to enhance functionality and user experience
Communication: Send service updates, security alerts, and respond to inquiries
Security: Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and security issues
Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
Research & Development: Develop new features and improve existing services
Marketing: Send promotional communications (with your consent, where required)

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with hosting, analytics, payment processing, and customer support
Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or government request
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share specific information
Aggregated Data: Non-personally identifiable, aggregated statistics for business purposes

Important: We never share your personal search queries or account details with government agencies or third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

Encryption: Data transmitted via HTTPS/TLS encryption
Access Controls: Strict internal access policies and authentication requirements
Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and vulnerability testing
Data Minimization: We collect only the data necessary for our services
Secure Infrastructure: Enterprise-grade hosting with redundancy and backup systems
Incident Response: Procedures for detecting and responding to security breaches

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

5.1 General Rights

Access: Request a copy of your personal information
Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances

5.2 GDPR Rights (EU Users)

Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
Right to withdraw consent at any time
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

5.3 CCPA Rights (California Users)

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
Right to say no to the sale of personal information
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To Exercise Your Rights: Contact us at nick@poisson-ai.com or use our Contact Form.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Essential Cookies: Required for basic platform functionality
Performance Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the platform
Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
Analytics Cookies: Collect information about platform usage and performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

Provide our services to you
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
Maintain business records

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we must retain it for legal or compliance purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under 13 years of age. 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. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Posting the updated policy on this page
Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Sending you an email notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the platform after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

POISSON AI®, LLC

Email: nick@poisson-ai.com

Support: nick@poisson-ai.com

Or use our Contact Form →