Data Privacy & Editorial Integrity

Purpose of This Site

SafetyLedger.org is an independent public-interest publication that documents safety incidents, hazard patterns, and systemic risks involving emerging technologies, autonomous systems, and consumer products.

This site functions as:

• A research and documentation registry
• A resource for journalists, investigators, and the public
• An educational archive on product and technology safety

SafetyLedger.org does not provide legal advice, represent clients, or advocate for specific legal outcomes. We do not evaluate individual claims for litigation purposes. The information published here is intended for research, education, and public awareness.

We are not a law firm, a legal referral service, or a marketing platform.

Editorial Independence & Standards

All content published on SafetyLedger.org is developed through independent research. We do not accept payment in exchange for coverage, and we do not modify editorial content based on advertiser or third-party interests.

How we research information:

• Review of publicly available regulatory filings, recall databases, and government records
• Analysis of court documents, inspection reports, and enforcement actions
• Monitoring of credible news sources and peer-reviewed research
• Collection of voluntary incident reports submitted through our intake system

How we document hazards:

• Each hazard category is defined by observable incident patterns, not speculation
• We cite primary sources wherever possible
• We distinguish between confirmed incidents, alleged incidents, and ongoing investigations
• We do not publish unverified claims as fact

How we handle corrections:

• Errors of fact are corrected promptly upon verification
• Corrections are noted on the affected page with the date of revision
• We do not silently alter published content without disclosure

If you believe any information on this site is inaccurate, you may contact us using the information at the bottom of this page.

Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit SafetyLedger.org, our servers and infrastructure providers automatically collect certain technical information. This is standard for virtually all websites and is necessary for site functionality and security.

This may include:

• Your IP address
• The type of browser and operating system you use
• The pages you visit and when you visit them
• The website that referred you to our site, if any
• General geographic region based on IP address

This information is collected through server logs and analytics tools. It is used to monitor site performance, detect errors, identify security threats, and understand general traffic patterns.

We do not use this information to personally identify individual visitors for marketing purposes.

Information You Voluntarily Provide

You may choose to provide information directly to SafetyLedger.org in the following ways:

Incident Reports

If you submit a report through report.safetyledger.org, you may provide details about a product, incident, injury, or concern. You may also provide your name, email address, and other identifying information if you choose to do so.

Submitting a report is entirely voluntary. You are not required to provide your real name or contact information, although doing so may allow us to follow up for clarification or verification.

Contact Messages

If you contact us by email or through a contact form, we receive and retain the information you include in your message.

Correspondence

If you correspond with us for any reason, we may retain that correspondence for reference and record-keeping.

How Information Is Used

Information collected by SafetyLedger.org is used for the following purposes:

• To identify patterns and trends in reported safety incidents
• To support editorial research and investigative reporting
• To improve site functionality and fix technical problems
• To respond to inquiries and correspondence
• To maintain the integrity and security of the platform
• To comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not sell personal information.

We do not share personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

We may share anonymized or aggregated data that cannot reasonably be used to identify any individual.

If we receive a legally valid subpoena, court order, or government request, we may be required to disclose information as mandated by law. We will attempt to notify affected individuals where legally permitted.

Cookies & Tracking Disclosure

SafetyLedger.org uses cookies and similar technologies to support site functionality and analytics.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember information about your visit.

What cookies do we use?

• Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality, such as maintaining session state and security protections.
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site, which pages are most visited, and where errors occur.

Third-party cookies:

Our analytics and infrastructure providers may set their own cookies. These are subject to the privacy policies of those providers.

How to opt out:

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically choose to block all cookies, block third-party cookies, or receive a warning before a cookie is stored.

Blocking cookies may affect your experience on this site, but basic content should remain accessible.

We do not use cookies to track you across other websites for advertising purposes.

Third-Party Services

SafetyLedger.org relies on third-party providers for hosting, infrastructure, and analytics. These services are necessary to operate the site securely and reliably.

Categories of service providers:

• Web hosting: Stores and serves the site content
• Database services: Stores submitted reports and site data
• Analytics: Provides aggregated data on site traffic and usage patterns
• Security services: Helps protect against malicious traffic and attacks

These providers may process technical information such as IP addresses and server logs as part of their services. We select providers with reasonable security practices, but we cannot guarantee the security of any third-party system.

We do not share the contents of incident reports with third parties except as necessary for site operation, legal compliance, or with your explicit consent.

Data Retention & Security

Retention:

We retain information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, maintain our editorial archives, and comply with legal obligations.

• Server logs are typically retained for a limited period for security and diagnostic purposes.
• Incident reports and editorial research materials may be retained indefinitely as part of our public-interest archive.
• Contact correspondence is retained as long as reasonably necessary for reference.

You may request deletion of your personal information at any time, subject to the limitations described in the "Your Rights" section below.

Security:

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

No system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and we encourage you to consider carefully what information you choose to share.

Public Records & Anonymization

SafetyLedger.org may publish information derived from incident reports, regulatory filings, and other sources as part of our editorial mission.

How we protect sensitive information:

• Personally identifying details are removed or redacted before publication unless the information is already part of the public record or the individual has consented to identification.
• We do not publish private medical information, Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, or similar sensitive data.
• Incident reports may be summarized, aggregated, or excerpted for publication in a way that protects individual privacy.

If you submit a report, you may request that your submission remain confidential and not be used in any published material. We will honor such requests to the extent consistent with our editorial mission and legal obligations.

Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.

For all visitors:

• You may contact us to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• You may request correction of inaccurate information.
• You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

For California residents:

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act and California Privacy Rights Act, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

For European Union residents:

Under the General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate personal data
• Request erasure of your personal data
• Restrict or object to certain processing
• Data portability in certain circumstances
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

How to exercise your rights:

To make a privacy-related request, contact us using the information at the bottom of this page. We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

We will respond to valid requests within the timeframes required by applicable law.

Children's Privacy

SafetyLedger.org is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you believe a child under 13 has submitted personal information to this site, please contact us immediately. We will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Policy Updates

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements.

When we make changes, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice on the site.

We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Your continued use of SafetyLedger.org after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

For questions about this policy, to submit a correction request, or to exercise your privacy rights, you may contact:

SafetyLedger.org Editorial Office
Email: privacy@safetyledger.org

We aim to respond to all inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.