PRIVACY POLICY
PRIVACY POLICY
PRIVACY POLICY
What we collect, why we collect it, and what we do with it.
WHAT WE COLLECT:
WHAT WE COLLECT:
When you submit a report, we collect the information you provide — name, email address, region, and the content of your submission. If you contact us directly, we collect what you send. We don't run tracking pixels, behavioral advertising, or third-party analytics that profile you personally.
When you submit a report, we collect the information you provide — name, email address, region, and the content of your submission. If you contact us directly, we collect what you send. We don't run tracking pixels, behavioral advertising, or third-party analytics that profile you personally.
WHY WE COLLECT IT:
WHY WE COLLECT IT:
To review your submission. To follow up if we need clarification. To notify you if your submission leads to a published investigation. That's it. We don't use your data for marketing, we don't sell it, and we don't share it with anyone outside our investigation team.
To review your submission. To follow up if we need clarification. To notify you if your submission leads to a published investigation. That's it. We don't use your data for marketing, we don't sell it, and we don't share it with anyone outside our investigation team.
WHO SEES YOUR DATA:
WHO SEES YOUR DATA:
Your submission is handled internally by our investigation team. Your identity is never published. It is never shared with third parties, journalists, or institutions without your explicit consent.
Your submission is handled internally by our investigation team. Your identity is never published. It is never shared with third parties, journalists, or institutions without your explicit consent.
HOW LONG WE KEEP IT:
HOW LONG WE KEEP IT:
Submission data is retained for as long as it's relevant to an active or potential investigation. If a submission doesn't lead to an investigation and you request deletion, we remove it.
Submission data is retained for as long as it's relevant to an active or potential investigation. If a submission doesn't lead to an investigation and you request deletion, we remove it.
COOKIES:
COOKIES:
We use minimal cookies to keep the site functional. We don't use cookies to track you across other websites or build advertising profiles.
We use minimal cookies to keep the site functional. We don't use cookies to track you across other websites or build advertising profiles.
YOUR RIGHTS:
YOUR RIGHTS:
You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of any personal data we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us at rd@thereddot.org. We'll respond within 30 days.
You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of any personal data we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us at rd@thereddot.org. We'll respond within 30 days.
EU & GDPR:
EU & GDPR:
RED DOT operates under Austrian law and complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you believe your data has been handled incorrectly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Austrian Data Protection Authority (Datenschutzbehörde).
RED DOT operates under Austrian law and complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you believe your data has been handled incorrectly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Austrian Data Protection Authority (Datenschutzbehörde).
CONTACT:
CONTACT:
Investigations
About
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Independent. Nonprofit. Being Built For You.
RED DOT, Nonprofit Association (Austria) / ZVR 1811313123 / Nonprofit under Austrian law (§§34ff BAO) / rd@thereddot.org
Investigations
About
Legal
Independent. Nonprofit. Being Built For You.
RED DOT, Nonprofit Association (Austria) / ZVR 1811313123 / Nonprofit under Austrian law (§§34ff BAO) / rd@thereddot.org
Investigations
Independent. Nonprofit. Evidence-Based.
RED DOT – Nonprofit Association (Austria) / ZVR 1811313123 / Nonprofit under Austrian law (§§34ff BAO) / rd@thereddot.org
Investigations
Independent. Nonprofit. Evidence-Based.
RED DOT – Nonprofit Association (Austria) / ZVR 1811313123 / Nonprofit under Austrian law (§§34ff BAO) / rd@thereddot.org