Last Updated: August 11th 2024
ACABWatch is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all individuals who submit content to our platform. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website and services.
1. Information We Collect
- Submitted Content: When you upload videos or other forms of content to ACABWatch, we collect the media files and any associated metadata (e.g., filename, date, time, and location).
- Anonymity: We do not require or collect personal identifying information (e.g., name, email address) when you submit content. Submissions are intended to be fully anonymous.
2. How We Use Your Content
- Content Review: All submitted content will be reviewed by our team to ensure its relevance and accuracy. Upon approval, your content will be uploaded to ACABWatch and may be used in other projects that align with our mission of holding the SPVM and other law enforcement agencies accountable.
- Public Sharing: Approved content may be published on our website, shared on our social media channels, or used in advocacy campaigns, reports, documentaries, or other public projects.
- Collaboration with Allies: Your submitted content may be shared with trusted partner organizations, journalists, or researchers who are working on projects that seek to expose and challenge police brutality. All such collaborations will prioritize the protection of your anonymity.
3. Anonymity and Privacy Protections
- No Personal Data Collection: We do not require personal information for submissions, and we do not track or log any identifying information about visitors to our website.
- Face Blurring: If requested, we will blur out faces or other identifying features in videos before they are published or shared. This request can be made during the submission process.
- Data Security: We implement robust security measures to protect the data you submit from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration.
4. Retention of Content
- Duration: We retain submitted content as long as it remains relevant to our mission. If you wish for your content to be removed from our platform, please contact us with the unique identifier provided at the time of submission, and we will comply with your request.
- Archival Use: Content that has been published may be archived for historical and educational purposes, even after it is removed from public access.
5. Your Rights
- Right to Anonymity: You have the right to submit content anonymously and to request anonymity protections, such as face blurring, at any time.
- Right to Removal: You have the right to request the removal of your submitted content from our platform by contacting us with the unique identifier provided at submission.
6. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or the legal landscape. When we make significant changes, we will notify our users by posting a prominent notice on our website.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected]
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By using the ACABWatch platform and submitting content, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.