Privacy Notice

Introduction

The National Misinformation & Disinformation Response Center is committed to protecting your privacy. This notice explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our services.

Information We Collect

• Submitted Content: Text, images, videos, or URLs you submit for verification
• Contact Information: Email address or phone number (if provided for tracking)
• Case Information: Details about your reports, including timestamps and categories
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information (anonymized)

How We Use Your Information

• To verify and analyze submitted content
• To provide case tracking and status updates
• To improve our verification services
• To generate anonymized statistics and reports
• To comply with legal obligations

Anonymous Reporting

You can submit reports anonymously without providing any personal information. Anonymous reports are processed with the same care and attention as tracked reports.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure server infrastructure
• Regular security audits
• Limited access to personal data (need-to-know basis)

Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to:

• Complete the verification process
• Provide case tracking (if requested)
• Comply with legal requirements
• Maintain anonymized records for statistical purposes

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to processing of your data
• Request data portability

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us: