Step 1: Data Enters

  • Forms, applications, and surveys you fill out
  • Usage signals generated as you interact with the platform
  • Public civic datasets used for community research

Step 2: Data Is Separated

  • Personal info is isolated from usage data immediately
  • Sensitive fields are encrypted at the point of entry
  • Usage signals are anonymized before reaching analytics

Step 3: Data Is Processed

  • Fingerprinting via one-way hashes for secure matching
  • Aggregation into population-level summaries for research
  • Anonymization strips identifiers before any analysis

Step 4: Data Is Stored

  • Encrypted databases for active data
  • Cold storage for archived records
  • Offline storage with physical controls for sensitive data

What We Never Do

  • Sell your data to anyone, ever
  • Share data with third parties without your consent
  • Repurpose data for something new without notifying you
  • Store data longer than its defined purpose requires
Your data follows a clear path with protections at every step. Nothing happens in the background that you cannot see explained right here.

Your Controls

You are always in charge: