When you complete the Political DNA assessment without creating an account:
This data is stored primarily in your browser's local storage. The anonymous aggregate data we retain on our servers cannot be linked back to you personally.
When you generate a share code to share your results, the code contains only your dimension scores and archetype—no personally identifiable information. Anyone with the code can view those scores, but the code contains no information about who you are.
Like most websites, our servers automatically log:
A core purpose of Political DNA is to advance understanding of political belief systems. We use response data for research in the following ways:
De-identified vs. Anonymous: "De-identified" means your individual responses may be analyzed and shared, but stripped of any information that could identify you personally (no IP addresses, no device identifiers, no location data more specific than country). Researchers see response patterns, not people.
After completing the assessment, you may be invited to answer optional questions about your political background, demographics, or how accurately your results reflect your views. This data helps us validate and improve the assessment.
We use the following services to operate Political DNA:
| Service | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Supabase | Database hosting | Anonymous quiz data |
| Cloudflare | Security, performance | IP addresses, traffic data |
| Vercel | Website hosting | Server logs |
| Resend | Email sending | Server logs |
Each service is bound by their own privacy policies and our data processing agreements. We select providers with strong privacy practices.
You can clear all locally stored data by clearing your browser's site data for politicaldna.org. This will remove your saved results.
| Data Type | Retention | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Anonymous quiz responses | Indefinite | Cannot be linked to individuals |
| IP addresses | 30 days | Then anonymized |
| Server logs | 90 days | For debugging and security |
| Local browser data | Until you clear it | Stored only on your device |
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@politicaldna.org.
We implement industry-standard security measures:
No system is 100% secure. If we discover a breach affecting your data, we'll notify affected users promptly.
Political DNA is not intended for users under 13 years old. We don't knowingly collect data from children under 13. If we learn we've collected data from a child under 13, we'll delete it promptly. Users aged 13-17 should have parental awareness of their use.
Political DNA is operated from the United States. If you're accessing from outside the US, your data may be transferred to and processed in the US. By using our service, you consent to this transfer.
For EU/UK users, we implement appropriate safeguards including standard contractual clauses and data minimization practices.
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Material changes will be announced via a prominent notice on the website. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.