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Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 20, 2026
1. Introduction and Scope
This Privacy Policy describes how Fraud Report (federalfraudreport.com) collects, uses, stores, and protects information you provide when using our platform. This policy applies to all users of the platform, including visitors, report submitters, and donors. By using this platform, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. This platform is operated in the United States and is intended for use by persons located in the United States.
2. Information We Collect
Anonymous report submissions: we collect only the fraud details you voluntarily provide (description of the alleged fraud, agencies involved, supporting details). No name, email, IP address, or other personally identifying information is required or stored for anonymous submissions. Identified report submissions: we collect your name, email address, phone number (if provided), and any contact information you voluntarily supply to facilitate reward follow-up. Contact form submissions: we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message. Donation transactions: payment processing is handled by GoDaddy Payments. We do not store your full payment card number. We may retain transaction identifiers and donation amounts for accounting purposes. Automatically collected data: we may collect standard server log data including IP addresses, browser type, referring URLs, and pages visited for security monitoring and platform improvement purposes.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to: process and route your fraud report to the appropriate government program; facilitate reward follow-up communications if you have provided contact information; respond to your contact form inquiries; process donation transactions; monitor platform security and prevent abuse; improve platform content and functionality; and comply with applicable legal obligations. We do not use your information for advertising, marketing, or sale to third parties.
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances: (a) With your explicit consent, such as when you direct us to route your report to a specific government agency; (b) With government agencies as directed by you in the course of submitting a fraud report; (c) With service providers who assist in operating this platform (such as hosting and payment processors), under confidentiality agreements; (d) As required by applicable law, court order, or valid legal process; (e) To protect the rights, property, or safety of Fraud Report, its users, or the public; (f) In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, in which case we will notify you before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
5. Data Security
We implement security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Submissions are transmitted over an encrypted connection. We maintain access controls and follow responsible disclosure practices. This platform has not been independently audited or certified. No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. Users with sensitive disclosures should consult a whistleblower attorney before submitting.
6. Data Retention
Anonymous report data is retained for up to 3 years to facilitate potential follow-up inquiries. Identified report data is retained for 7 years or until your reward process is fully resolved, whichever is longer, to comply with applicable recordkeeping requirements. Contact form data is retained for 2 years. Donation transaction records are retained for 7 years for accounting and tax purposes. Server log data is retained for 90 days. You may request deletion of your personally identifiable information at any time by contacting us, subject to our legal obligations to retain certain records.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This platform may use cookies and similar tracking technologies for essential platform functionality, security monitoring, and analytics. Essential cookies are required for the platform to function and cannot be disabled. Analytics cookies help us understand how users interact with the platform so we can improve it. You may disable non-essential cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect platform functionality. We do not use third-party advertising cookies or sell data to advertising networks.
8. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information: Access — you may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. Correction — you may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information. Deletion — you may request deletion of your personal information, subject to our legal retention obligations. Portability — you may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format. Opt-out — you may opt out of any non-essential communications at any time. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the Contact Us tab on this page. We will respond within 30 days. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
9. Children's Privacy
This platform is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted to this page with an updated 'Last Updated' date. Material changes will be communicated through a prominent notice on the platform. Your continued use of the platform after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us using the Contact Us tab on this page. We take privacy inquiries seriously and will respond within 1–2 business days.