Privacy Policy - Matters Under Review

Effective Date: January 15, 2026

Privacy Expectation: None

Matters Under Review (MUR) is a civic oversight and public accountability platform. We maintain a strict no-data-collection policy for general visitors: no cookies, analytics, tracking scripts, advertising pixels, or behavioral profiling.

However, as a watchdog journalism platform dedicated to government transparency and public accountability, no communication with Matters Under Review is confidential. Any correspondence, submission, tip, or documentation sent to us may be published if it serves the public interest.

By interacting with this platform, you acknowledge that confidentiality cannot be expected in communications with MUR.

This Privacy Policy applies to:

• The MattersUnderReview.org website and subdomains
• All communications with Matters Under Review (email, written correspondence, submissions)
• Content and materials submitted for public interest review

This policy does not apply to:

• External websites linked from our platform
• Third-party services (social media, hosting providers)
• Public records obtained from government sources
• Activities on platforms we do not control

MUR collects no personal data from general visitors. Specifically, we do NOT collect or store:

• Personal identifiers (names, addresses, contact information)
• Cookies or tracking data of any kind
• Analytics or behavioral data
• IP addresses for profiling purposes
• Device fingerprints or browser data
• Advertising or marketing information

Visitors browse anonymously—no accounts, no logins, no personal information required.

As a public accountability platform:

• All communications are non-confidential and may be published
• Submissions related to public accountability may be quoted, referenced, or published
• Do NOT send sensitive personal information (SSN, financial data, private health information)
• Do NOT submit materials expecting privacy or anonymity

By submitting documents, evidence, or information related to public officials, programs, or spending, you grant MUR permission to review, analyze, and publish relevant portions in service of public interest accountability.

No Data Collection
We utilize no tracking technologies:

• No cookies (essential or otherwise)
• No analytics platforms (Google Analytics, etc.)
• No behavioral tracking

No Confidentiality
Communications may be:

• Quoted in publications
• Referenced in investigations
• Published in full or part
• Archived for public record

Retention

Since we collect no personal data, we maintain no personal data retention schedules. Submitted materials of public interest may be retained indefinitely for accountability documentation.

Public Figures & Officials: Individuals in public roles should expect scrutiny. MUR prioritizes:

• Unfiltered transparency in governance
• Accurate documentation of public processes
• Nonpartisan accountability reporting
• Ethical oversight practices

Private Individuals: Those who voluntarily contact MUR regarding public matters may be referenced when their communications relate to public accountability, records, or processes.

Technical Infrastructure: We use third-party hosting services that may generate server logs (IP addresses, timestamps) for security and operational purposes. MUR does not access or utilize this data for tracking.

External Links: Our platform contains links to external websites with their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their data practices.

Platform Security: While we collect no personal data, we maintain standard website security practices.

Communication Security: Email and electronic communications are inherently insecure. Do not transmit sensitive personal information through these channels.

By using this platform, you agree:

• Not to submit private or sensitive personal information
• Not to expect confidentiality in communications
• Not to submit materials that violate others' privacy without clear public interest justification
• To understand that all submissions are for potential public accountability use

Matters Under Review is not directed at children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect any personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided information to us, please contact us immediately.

This platform operates under United States law. While we collect no data, we may comply with valid legal requests for information we do possess (such as submitted materials relevant to legal proceedings).

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect operational changes, legal requirements, or mission evolution. Changes will be posted with updated revision dates.