Privacy Policy

Last updated: Jan 1, 2026

The OpenROAD Project (“OpenROAD,” “we,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit the OpenROAD website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only minimal information necessary to operate and improve the website.

a. Information You Provide

You may voluntarily provide personal information (such as name or email address) when contacting us or submitting forms. Providing this information is optional.

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the website, limited technical information may be collected automatically, such as:

  • IP address (anonymized where feasible)

  • Browser type and operating system

  • Pages viewed and referring URLs

This information is collected in aggregate and used solely for operational and analytical purposes.

2. How We Use Information

Information is used only to:

  • Operate and maintain the website

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Improve content, usability, and reliability

  • Understand aggregate usage trends

We do not use personal information for advertising, marketing, or commercial profiling.

3. Cookies and Analytics

The website may use:

  • Essential cookies required for basic functionality

  • Privacy-respecting analytics to understand aggregate site usage

We do not use targeted advertising cookies. You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Our website does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

Information may be shared only:

  • With service providers supporting website hosting or analytics, under appropriate confidentiality safeguards

  • When required by law or legal process

5. Third-Party Services

The website may link to third-party sites (such as GitHub or documentation platforms). OpenROAD is not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. Users should review the privacy policies of any third-party services they access.

6. Data Security and Retention

We take reasonable measures to protect information from unauthorized access or disclosure. Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

7. Children’s Privacy

The OpenROAD website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location (such as California or the European Economic Area), you may have the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

9. International Data Transfers

Our website is hosted in the United States. By using the website or providing us with your information, you consent to the processing, transfer, and storage of your information in the United States.

10. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

11. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Email: privacy@openroadinitiative.org