Privacy Policy

The Accountability Project Institute Last Updated: November 1, 2025

The Accountability Project Institute is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage with our services.

Information We Collect

  • Browsing Data: When you visit our site, we automatically collect anonymous information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages viewed. This is done through cookies and similar technologies to understand usage and improve the site.

  • Personal Information: We only collect personal data you voluntarily provide, such as:

    • Name and email when you sign up for updates or newsletters

    • Contact details if you submit a tip, inquiry, or donation

  • Sensitive Information: In rare cases (e.g., whistleblower submissions), we may receive sensitive data. It is handled with strict confidentiality and extra security measures.

We do not collect more information than necessary, and we never require personal data just to browse the site.

How We Use Your Information

  • To send you updates, reports, or newsletters (only if you opt in)

  • To process donations or respond to your inquiries

  • To analyze site performance and improve user experience

  • To comply with legal or regulatory requirements

Cookies and Tracking We use cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences

  • Measure site traffic and performance

  • Support basic functionality

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. To opt out of interest-based advertising cookies from participating companies, visit www.networkadvertising.org/choices.

Sharing Your Information We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. Your data may be shared only with:

  • Trusted service providers (e.g., email platforms, payment processors) who are bound by confidentiality agreements

  • Law enforcement or government authorities when required by law

Data Security We use industry-standard security measures—including encryption (SSL), access controls, and regular audits—to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. You share information at your own risk.

Your Rights and Choices

  • Access & Correction: Contact us to view, update, or delete your personal data.

  • Unsubscribe: Click “unsubscribe” in any email or contact us to stop communications.

  • Do Not Track: We honor browser Do Not Track signals where technically feasible.

Children’s Privacy Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

International Users The website is hosted in the United States. If you access it from outside the U.S., your information will be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ.

Changes to This Policy We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with the updated date. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the new terms.

Contact Us For questions about this policy or your data: Email: info@accountabilityproject.org

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