Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Garden Shed Clay LLC ("we," "us," or "our") operates the Congressional Trades mobile application ("the Application"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the Application. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

• Account Information — email address and authentication identifiers provided when you register or sign in.
• Subscription Information — purchase records and subscription status processed by Apple through the App Store. We do not store your full payment card details; Apple handles all billing.
• Usage Data — anonymous analytics such as pages viewed, features used, and app performance metrics to help us improve the Application.
• User-Generated Content — notes, tags, comments, and tracking selections you create within the Application.

The Application also displays publicly available information about members of the United States Congress (e.g., committee assignments, legislative activity, and disclosed financial transactions). This information is sourced from public records and governmental databases and is not collected from you.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Application.
• Authenticate your account and manage your subscription.
• Display your saved notes, tags, and tracking preferences.
• Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve features and performance.
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or abuse.
• Respond to your support requests and communications.
• Comply with applicable legal obligations.

4. How We Share Your Information

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

• Service Providers — third parties that assist us in operating the Application (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processing) under contractual obligations to protect your data.
• Apple Inc. — processes subscription payments and may receive transaction-related data as part of in-app purchase functionality.
• Legal Compliance — where required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or others.
• Business Transfers — in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to confidentiality obligations.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Account data is retained while your account is active and may be deleted upon your request. See our Support page for instructions on requesting account deletion.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
• Request deletion of your personal information and account.
• Opt out of certain data processing or analytics.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, contact us through the details listed in this policy. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.

8. Children's Privacy

The Application is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Third-Party Links & Data Sources

The Application references and displays data from third-party sources, including Quiver Quantitative, Financial Modeling Prep, LegiScan, Congress.gov, and USAspending.gov. These sources have their own privacy practices, and we are not responsible for their policies or the accuracy of the data they provide. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with.

10. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers and devices transmit "Do Not Track" signals. The Application does not currently respond to such signals in a tailored manner, as standardized interpretations are not universally established. We will update this policy if our practices change.

11. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA. To submit a request, contact us using the information below.

12. International Users

The Application is operated from the United States. If you access the Application from outside the United States, please be aware that your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using the Application, you consent to such transfers in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page when changes are made. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the Application after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes arising from this policy shall be resolved in the appropriate state or federal courts located in Pennsylvania.

15. Contact Information

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to: