Privacy Policy

Our Commitment

Your privacy is our priority. We collect only what we need to document LA's housing bureaucracy and advocate for reform. We never sell your data or share your personal information publicly.

What We Collect

When you share a story:

• Your email address (for verification only)
• Project details (type, location, description)
• Timeline and financial impact
• Departments and issue categories involved
• Optional solution ideas

Website usage:

• Basic analytics (pages visited, time on site)
• IP address and browser information
• Cookies for site functionality

How We Use Your Information

Your story:

• Verified via email confirmation
• Reviewed by our team
• Analyzed to identify patterns and systemic issues
• Shared in anonymized, aggregated form with policymakers, journalists, and advocacy organizations

Your contact info:

• Used only to verify your email address
• Stored securely in our database
• Never shared publicly or with officials
• Never sold or given to third parties

Public Stories

If you opt in to share your story publicly, your story content will appear on our Public Stories page. Your name and email address remain private. All public stories are anonymous.

You choose whether to make your story public when you submit it. You can opt out at any time by emailing us at john@redtape.la.

Data Security

We use industry-standard security practices to protect your information:

• Secure database storage
• Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
• Regular security updates
• Limited team access to contact information

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request a copy of your data
• Request deletion of your story and contact information
• Opt out of public story sharing
• Update or correct your information

Email us at john@redtape.la to exercise any of these rights.

Cookies

We use essential cookies to make the site work (like remembering if you're logged in). We use analytics cookies to understand how people use the site. We don't use advertising cookies.

Children's Privacy

Red Tape LA is not intended for use by anyone under 18. We don't knowingly collect information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We'll notify users by email if we make significant changes.

Last updated: December 06, 2025

Questions?

Email us at john@redtape.la with any questions about how we handle your information.