Privacy Policy

Overview

The Arizona Ballot Guide is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you. We collect minimal data and do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for commercial purposes.

Information We Collect

Information you do not provide

This Site does not require you to create an account, log in, or provide any personal information to use its features. You can browse all candidate information, compare candidates, and use all filters without providing any personal details.

Automatically collected information

Like most websites, our hosting infrastructure may automatically collect standard server log information, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, and pages visited. This information is used solely for operating and improving the Site and is not linked to your identity.

Cookies and local storage

We use strictly necessary browser local storage to remember your theme and your cookie consent choices. With your consent, we also use analytics cookies (Google Analytics) and advertising cookies (Google AdSense). These non-essential cookies are off by default and are only set after you opt in. You can accept, reject, or change categories at any time. For the full list of cookies, durations, and providers, see our Cookie Policy.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate and maintain the Site
• Monitor and analyze Site performance and usage patterns in aggregate
• Detect and prevent technical issues or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

Third-Party Services

This Site may load images and resources from third-party domains, including candidate campaign websites, Wikipedia, government websites, and content delivery networks. When your browser loads these resources, those third parties may receive your IP address as part of the standard HTTP request. We do not control the privacy practices of those third parties.

With your consent, we use Google Analytics to measure site usage and Google AdSense to display ads that help fund this free resource. These services may set cookies and receive your IP address and usage data, and only load after you opt in to the matching category. We do not use social media tracking pixels. See our Cookie Policy for details and controls.

Data Retention

Server log data, if retained by our hosting provider, is typically stored for a limited period (generally 30–90 days) for operational purposes. Cookie consent preferences stored in your browser's local storage remain until you clear your browser data or withdraw consent.

Your Choices

• Cookie consent: You may accept all, reject all, or choose by category when prompted by our cookie banner, and change or withdraw consent anytime via the Cookie Policy or the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer. Rejecting non-essential cookies does not affect your ability to use the Site.
• Browser controls: You can configure your browser to block or delete cookies and local storage data at any time through your browser settings.
• No tracking before consent: Analytics and advertising scripts do not load and set no cookies until you opt in to the matching category.

Children's Privacy

This Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.