What we collect
Information we ask for
- Contributor name and contact details.
- Story details, dates, places, and people mentioned.
- Permissions and consent choices for sharing.
- Media files such as audio, photos, or documents.
Privacy and ethical use
Care, consent, and community control guide every story we share.
Unity Community Archives SSD protects contributors by prioritizing informed consent, respectful handling of stories, and clear choices about how materials are shared. We review submissions carefully, honor privacy requests, and make it easy to report concerns so the archive remains safe and trustworthy.
What you can expect
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Consent-first sharing
Contributors decide what can be published, how it appears, and when it can be updated.
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Respectful review process
We check for sensitive details and consult with contributors before releasing stories.
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Clear reporting pathways
Community members can request corrections, removals, or additional safeguards at any time.
Privacy and ethical use
Care, consent, and community control
Unity Community Archive is a community-centered archive. This page is a working draft to explain how we collect and protect information, how we handle sensitive material, and how you can request changes.
Public fields
What may be visible
- Story title, summary, and approved media.
- General location or community name, if allowed.
- Language, theme tags, and format type.
- Contributor name only if consent is given.
Private fields
What stays protected
- Contact details, exact addresses, and identifiers.
- Internal notes about consent or safety concerns.
- Unapproved names, places, or media files.
- Any details marked private by contributors.
Anonymity, pseudonyms, and access limits
Contributors can choose to remain anonymous or use a pseudonym. Access may be limited to protect people, families, or places.
Anonymity
Names can be removed or replaced with a pseudonym upon request.
Access levels
Items may be public, community-only, or restricted based on consent.
Review, safety, and sensitive material
Submissions are reviewed by the Unity Community Archive team before publication. They may be limited, delayed, edited, anonymized, or withheld based on consent and safety. No submission is published automatically.
- Records involving children receive extra review and care.
- Sensitive conflict-related material is handled with added safeguards.
- Community representatives may be consulted when needed.
Corrections, restrictions, or removal
You can ask for a correction, restriction, or removal at any time. Share what needs to change and why. We will review the request with the contributor and relevant community representatives when appropriate.