1. Overview
This Privacy Policy explains how DataNet handles information connected to account registration, user submissions, report filing, review workflow, public display, site operation, and communications.
2. Information You Provide
DataNet may collect information you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address, account credentials, report details, submission text, uploaded files, agency or official references, vehicle information, correction requests, and contact messages.
3. Information Collected Automatically
DataNet may collect basic technical information needed to operate and secure the site, such as IP address, browser type, device information, request logs, timestamps, session activity, and security-related events.
4. How Information Is Used
DataNet may use collected information to create and manage user accounts, receive and review submissions, send account and workflow emails, prevent abuse, maintain audit trails, and improve public-facing transparency records.
5. Public Submissions and Public Display
Approved submissions may be published and visible to the public. This may include report numbers, titles, summaries, descriptions, agency links, official links, document links, uploaded files, and other submitted public-interest information.
6. Email Communications
DataNet may send automated emails when a user registers, when a submission is approved or rejected, when a report is approved or rejected, or when other workflow events occur.
7. Data Retention
DataNet may retain account records, submissions, review notes, uploaded files, reports, logs, and workflow history for operational, moderation, legal, audit, or public-interest purposes.
8. Sharing of Information
DataNet does not sell user personal information. Information may be shared when required by law, needed to protect the site, necessary to investigate misuse, or when approved content is intentionally published as part of the transparency database.
9. Security
Reasonable safeguards are used to protect DataNet. No website or database can guarantee perfect security. Users should use strong passwords and protect their login credentials.
10. Contact and Privacy Questions
Privacy questions, correction requests, or concerns about personal information should be submitted through the contact or correction process provided on DataNet.
Publication Date
This policy page was published, last updated, and placed in effect on May 31, 2026.