Privacy Policy
Beyond The Vote is an independent, non-partisan project. We respect your privacy and collect only what we need to run and improve the service.
What We Collect
If you browse without signing in
We collect anonymous usage data to understand how the site is used. This includes which pages are visited, which sections are viewed, and how interactive features (such as filters and search) are used. This data is not linked to any individual and cannot be used to identify you.
We do not use third-party analytics services or advertising trackers. On-site analytics are processed on our own servers and are never shared with third parties. We do use open and click tracking on emails we send (see “Email tracking” below).
If you create an account
When you sign up, we store the information you provide — your email address and, if you sign in with Google, your name. We use this to authenticate you and to associate your preferences (such as followed constituencies) with your account.
When you are signed in, usage data (pages visited, features used) is linked to your account so we can improve the service. We do not sell, share, or disclose this data to anyone outside the project.
Cookies & Storage
We use a small number of cookies, all of which are necessary for the site to function:
- Session cookie — keeps you signed in if you have an account. Set only when you log in.
- View preference — remembers your choice between “At a Glance” and “Full” view modes.
These cookies are strictly necessary for the site to work and do not require consent under UK privacy law. We do not use any advertising or third-party tracking cookies.
We also use your browser's session storage (not a cookie) to group page views into a single visit. This data stays in your browser tab, is never sent in requests, and is automatically cleared when you close the tab.
How We Use Your Data
We use collected data to:
- Provide and maintain the service
- Understand which features are useful and which need improvement
- Send you updates you have opted in to (e.g. constituency email alerts)
We process this data under the “legitimate interests” basis of UK GDPR (Article 6(1)(f)). For email communications, we rely on your consent (Article 6(1)(a)), which you can withdraw at any time.
Email Tracking
Emails we send to you (such as briefings, digests, and feature updates) include a small invisible image that lets us tell when the email is opened, and links rewritten through links.beyondthevote.co.uk that record which links you click. We use this to measure whether our emails are useful and to improve what we send. Authentication emails (sign-in links and password resets) are not tracked.
Open and click data is processed by Resend (our email provider) and stored on our own servers, joined to your account. We do not share it with anyone else.
You can opt out of all marketing email at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email, or by changing your email preferences in your account.
Third-Party Services
The site is hosted on Railway (infrastructure) and Cloudflare (DNS and content delivery). Emails (authentication, briefings, digests, and product updates) are sent via Resend. If you sign in with Google, Google processes your authentication as described in their own privacy policy.
We do not share your personal data with any other third parties.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Ask us to correct inaccurate data
- Ask us to delete your account and associated data
- Withdraw consent for email communications at any time
To exercise any of these rights, email hello@beyondthevote.co.uk.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via the site. This policy was last updated on 6 April 2026.