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Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November 23, 2025
At Skimmerhat, we take your privacy seriously. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our platform to match with candidates and fund political ideas.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, update your profile, or make a donation.
- Personal Identification: Name, email address, postal address, and phone number.
- Political Preferences: Policy positions, issue weights, and candidate matches (used solely to provide our services).
- FEC Required Data: If you make a donation, federal law requires us to collect your employer and occupation.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to operate and improve our platform, including:
- Calculating alignment scores between you and federal candidates.
- Processing donations and complying with FEC reporting requirements.
- Sending you updates about candidates or issues you follow (you can opt-out at any time).
Terms of Service
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Skimmerhat, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions, then you may not access the service.
2. User Conduct
You agree to use the platform only for lawful purposes. You are prohibited from violating or attempting to violate the security of the Site, including accessing data not intended for you or logging into a server or account which you are not authorized to access.
3. Intellectual Property
The matching algorithms, design, and content on Skimmerhat are the exclusive property of Skimmerhat Inc. and are protected by copyright and trademark laws.
FEC Compliance
Important Notice: Skimmerhat facilitates contributions to federal candidates but is not a Political Action Committee (PAC). We act as a conduit for your direct donations.
1. Reporting Requirements
Federal law requires us to use our best efforts to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation, and name of employer of individuals whose contributions exceed $200 in a calendar year.
2. Contribution Limits
Contributions to federal candidates are limited by law. For the 2025-2026 cycle, individuals may contribute up to $3,300 per election to a federal candidate. Skimmerhat's platform automatically enforces these limits to ensure compliance.
3. Prohibited Contributions
Contributions from corporations, labor unions, federal government contractors, and foreign nationals (non-green card holders) are strictly prohibited.