SSL Policy

Effective Date: June 1, 2025

Contact: compliance@votedbythepeople.com

Overview

At Voted by the People, your security and privacy are our top priorities. We are committed to ensuring that every visit to our website and interaction with our platform is encrypted, secure, and protected from unauthorized access. This SSL Policy outlines how we use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology to safeguard the transmission of sensitive information between your browser and our servers.

What Is SSL?

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a standard security protocol that establishes encrypted links between a web server and a browser. This encryption ensures that all data passed between the two remains private and integral. SSL is essential when transmitting personal data, survey responses, or payment information.

You’ll know a website is protected by SSL when:

  • The URL begins with https:// (note the “s” for secure)
  • A padlock icon appears in the address bar of your browser
SSL Use on Our Website

VotedByThePeople.com uses 256-bit SSL encryption across the entire site to secure:

  • Survey submissions (text and email-based)
  • Contact forms
  • Sign-up and registration forms
  • Administrator login and backend access
  • Internal and external communications
  • Any pages collecting user information
SSL Certificates

We utilize SSL certificates issued by a trusted Certificate Authority (CA). Our SSL certificates are regularly updated and verified to ensure:

  • Server authentication
  • Encrypted data transmissions
  • User trust through visible indicators (padlock symbol, HTTPS)
Data Protection During Transmission

When you enter information on our site (e.g., participate in a survey or register for updates), that data is:

  • Encrypted before transmission
  • Sent through a secure HTTPS connection
  • Protected against data interception, tampering, or forgery

This encryption applies equally to our email and text survey systems, both of which use third-party services that comply with industry-standard SSL and security practices.

Third-Party Services

Some services we use (for analytics, communication, or survey distribution) are hosted by third-party providers. We ensure these partners maintain their own SSL protections and comply with modern cybersecurity protocols.

These include:

  • Survey distribution platforms
  • Email/text communication tools
  • Payment processors (if applicable in future services)

We do not partner with any third party that does not provide full SSL support.

User Responsibilities

While we provide SSL encryption and monitoring, users must also take steps to protect their data:

  • Use updated browsers that support current SSL standards
  • Avoid submitting personal data on public or unsecured Wi-Fi networks
  • Report suspicious activity or fraudulent survey links to compliance@votedbythepeople.com
Ongoing Monitoring and Compliance

We conduct routine SSL certificate monitoring and renewal to ensure uninterrupted encryption. In the event of any vulnerabilities or suspected breaches, we take immediate action to:

  • Revoke and replace certificates as needed
  • Notify affected users if data integrity is compromised
  • Review and enhance our overall cybersecurity practices
Questions or Concerns

If you have questions about this SSL policy or how your data is protected, please contact our Compliance Department at:

📧 compliance@votedbythepeople.com

📍 Voted by the People
3050 W 23rd. St. Ste 101
Sanford, FL 32747

📞 Phone: [407-391-8483]