Privacy Policy

CalAccess Runway is a public-facing data product built by PubSys around California campaign finance records. This page explains, in plain terms, what information this app may collect when you use it and how that information may be used.

Information We Collect

When you browse the site, we may collect limited technical information needed to operate and secure the app. This can include request logs, browser or device information, IP address, approximate usage patterns, and error diagnostics.

If you intentionally submit information to us, such as through a contact workflow or another direct communication channel, we may also receive the information you choose to provide.

How We Use Information

Information may be used to:

• Operate, maintain, and secure the application
• Diagnose performance problems, failures, and abuse
• Understand overall product usage and improve the experience
• Comply with legal obligations and respond to valid legal requests

Public Data Shown In The App

Much of the content displayed in CalAccess Runway is derived from public campaign finance records and related government filing data. That public source data is not treated as private user-submitted information simply because it appears in this application.

Cookies And Similar Technologies

The app may use standard browser storage, session mechanisms, or similar technologies as needed for core functionality, performance, or security. We do not describe every implementation detail here, but if analytics, authentication, or other infrastructure is added, those systems may rely on standard web storage behavior.

Sharing Of Information

We do not sell personal information collected through this app. Information may be shared with service providers or infrastructure partners only as needed to host, secure, monitor, or operate the service. We may also disclose information if required by law or necessary to protect the service, users, or the public.

Retention And Security

We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for operational, security, legal, or troubleshooting purposes. We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information, but no internet service or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.

Your Choices

You can generally use the public parts of this app without creating an account. You may also limit certain browser-based data collection through your browser settings, extensions, or device controls, though doing so may affect site behavior.

Children's Privacy

This app is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly design the service around collecting personal information from children.

Changes To This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the last-updated date at the top of this page. Continued use of the app after changes are posted means the updated policy will govern future use of the service.

Contact

If you have questions about this page or how a specific deployment of CalAccess Runway handles data, contact the operator or team that provided access to the application.