We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it through our forms.

A. Contact Form

When you submit a message through our Contact form, we may collect: Name, Email Address, Phone Number, Location, and Message content

This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry.

B. Case Submission Form

When you submit information through our Case Submission form, we may collect: Name, Email Address, Phone Number, Location, Perpetrator Name & Associated Organization, and the Case Summary

This information is collected for investigative, validation, and documentation purposes only.

⚠️ Important: Submitting case information does not guarantee publication, public disclosure, or action. All submissions are reviewed internally and assessed for credibility, relevance, and verification.

C. Mailing List

When you subscribe to our mailing list, we collect: Name and Email Address

This information is used only to send updates, announcements, or relevant communications from Behind Veils.

You may unsubscribe at any time.

We use collected information strictly for the following purposes:

• Responding to inquiries and communications

• Reviewing and investigating submitted cases

• Verifying and validating information internally

• Maintaining internal records

• Sending email updates

• Improving website performance and usability

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties.

All case submissions are treated with heightened sensitivity and confidentiality.

• Case information is accessed only by authorized members of the Behind Veils team

• Information is used strictly for investigation, corroboration, and internal review

• We do not publish personal information without careful consideration, corroboration, and legal awareness

In certain circumstances, information may be anonymized or summarized to protect individuals while addressing broader issues of public concern.

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website.

Google Analytics may collect:

• IP address (anonymized where possible)

• Browser type

• Device type

• Pages visited

• Time spent on pages

This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.

Google’s data practices are governed by their own privacy policies.

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Improve functionality

• Analyze site traffic

• Enhance user experience

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not function properly.

We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your information, including:

• Secure hosting environments

• Restricted internal access

• Administrative and technical safeguards

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. By using our site, you acknowledge this inherent risk.

We do not share your personal information with:

• Advertisers

• Sponsors

• External organizations

• Social media platforms

Information remains within Behind Veils unless disclosure is required by law or necessary to protect against harm, fraud, or abuse.

We may disclose information if required to do so by law, court order, or legal process, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:

• Protect our legal rights

• Prevent harm or wrongdoing

• Comply with lawful obligations

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Behind Veils recognizes the serious risks faced by individuals who come forward with information concerning misconduct, abuse, corruption, or wrongdoing. We are committed to protecting whistleblowers to the fullest extent reasonably possible.

A. Right to Submit Information Confidentially or Anonymously

• You may submit information with or without identifying yourself

• Providing personal contact information is optional, unless follow-up or clarification is required

• Anonymous submissions are reviewed with the same seriousness as identified submissions

We do not require whistleblowers to publicly disclose their identity as a condition of review or consideration.

B. Non-Retaliation Commitment

Behind Veils strictly opposes retaliation against whistleblowers.

We will not:

• Intentionally expose the identity of a whistleblower

• Publish identifying details without consent

• Share submission data in a manner that facilitates retaliation, harassment, or harm

This includes protection against retaliation by:

• Religious institutions

• Organizations

• Community leaders

• Employers

• Online actors or coordinated harassment campaigns

C. Confidential Handling of Submissions

All whistleblower submissions are handled with heightened confidentiality:

• Access is limited to authorized members of the Behind Veils investigative team

• Information is stored securely and segregated where appropriate

• Identifying details are minimized, redacted, or anonymized whenever possible

Any public use of information focuses on patterns, evidence, and accountability, not unnecessary personal exposure.

D. Disclosure Limitations

While we take extensive measures to protect whistleblowers, absolute confidentiality cannot be guaranteed in all circumstances.

Information may be disclosed only if:

• Required by lawful court order or legal obligation

• Necessary to prevent imminent harm

• The whistleblower provides explicit consent

We will never voluntarily disclose a whistleblower’s identity for convenience, public pressure, reputational protection of others, or institutional interests.

E. No Requirement of Authority or Status

Whistleblowers are not required to be:

• Scholars

• Experts

• Employees

• Public figures

• Legal authorities

Information is evaluated based on credibility, consistency, corroboration, and evidence, not on the perceived status or influence of the person submitting it.

F. Good-Faith Submissions

Whistleblower protections apply to submissions made in good faith, meaning the information is believed to be truthful and submitted for the purpose of exposing wrongdoing or preventing harm.

Deliberately false, malicious, or knowingly fabricated submissions may not be protected.

G. No Guarantee of Outcome

Submitting information does not guarantee:

• Publication

• Public disclosure

• Investigation outcomes

• Legal action

However, all submissions are reviewed responsibly and with due care.