Information We Collect and Why
We collect limited categories of information necessary to provide and improve our public informational services, to secure the site, and to comply with legal obligations. This includes contact information you provide voluntarily when you send verification requests or feedback, technical data automatically collected by servers and analytics tools (for example IP addresses in anonymized or truncated form, browser type, device model, and access times), and aggregated usage data that helps us understand how people discover and consume our videos. We do not request or process payment information on this site because we do not sell products or paid subscriptions. Information is used to respond to requests, improve accessibility, diagnose issues, and measure reach so that public information can be delivered to relevant audiences. When third-party tools are used for analytics or advertising reach, we limit data sharing to the minimum required and choose partners that allow privacy-preserving configurations. We also document the legal basis and retention periods for categories of personal data in administrative records available upon request.
Cookies, Advertising, and Third Parties
We use minimal cookies and similar technologies to support essential site functionality, to remember cookie choices, and to run non-intrusive advertising that increases discoverability of informational videos. The cookie consent control you see on the site allows you to accept or reject optional tracking cookies; necessary cookies remain active to preserve site functionality. Advertising used by Open Video Project is contextual and labeled clearly; we do not accept advertisements for financial advice, investment opportunities, or paid business solicitations. We work only with advertising partners who follow platform policies and who support privacy controls such as limited data retention and restricted audience profiling. When third-party analytics or ad services are active, those providers may place cookies or collect device identifiers according to their own policies. We do not transfer personal data to jurisdictions without safeguards. You can control cookie preferences through the consent widget, and where supported you may use browser privacy controls and ad settings offered by platform partners. For compliance checks we can provide summaries of the third-party services we use and the categories of data shared with each partner upon request.
User Rights, Retention, and Security
Individuals may request access to data we hold about them, request correction of inaccurate information, ask for deletion of contact information provided voluntarily, or request a summary of processing activities relating to their data. To submit a rights request, provide a clear description and contact details to the address above; we will verify identity to the extent necessary to protect privacy and then respond within a reasonable timeframe. Retention periods are tied to the purpose of processing: contact correspondences are kept for as long as needed for record-keeping and accountability, analytics data is retained in aggregated or anonymized form to measure reach, and logs for security purposes are retained for a limited period. We implement administrative and technical safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information, including access controls, encrypted backups for certain records, and secure hosting practices. Despite these measures, no system is perfectly secure; in the unlikely event of a data incident, we will assess impacts, notify affected individuals or regulators when required, and publish a summary for accountability where appropriate.
Children, Changes, and How to Contact Us
Open Video Project does not produce content specifically for children and does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 13 years of age. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it. We may update this Privacy Policy as practices evolve or to comply with legal changes; material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. For verification, corrections, deletion requests, partnership disclosures, or questions about advertising compliance, contact our privacy representative at [email protected] or by mail at the organizational address below. We maintain records of sponsor and advertiser relationships and can provide summaries to regulators or platform partners undertaking compliance reviews. Our goal is to remain accountable and transparent so that public informational content remains accessible and trustworthy.
- Organizational address:
- Open Video Project, 1201 Market St, Suite 400, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
- Phone:
- +1 (215) 555-0142
- Email:
- [email protected]
