Last updated: March 2026
Short version: Debugging Fairfax does not collect personal information and does not track visitors across the internet.
Debugging Fairfax respects the privacy of its users. This page explains what information may be collected when you visit this website and how that information is used.
1. Personal Information
Debugging Fairfax does not require accounts and does not collect personal information from visitors.
You can browse the site without providing:
- your name
- your email address
- any identifying information
The site is designed to allow residents to explore public budget data without requiring registration.
2. Analytics
Debugging Fairfax uses Matomo, a privacy-focused analytics platform, to understand how the site is used.
Matomo helps us understand things such as:
- which pages are visited
- which features are used most
- general patterns of site usage
This information helps improve the clarity and usability of the site.
Matomo is configured to prioritize visitor privacy and is not used for advertising or cross-site tracking.
3. Self-Hosted Analytics
Analytics data is processed using self-hosted Matomo infrastructure operated by Civic Debug, LLC.
This means:
- your browsing information is not sent to third-party analytics companies
- analytics data remains under the control of the Debugging Fairfax project
- the project does not sell or share visitor data
4. Analytics Data Collected
Matomo may collect limited technical information such as:
- pages visited
- approximate geographic region
- device type
- browser type
- general usage patterns
This information is used only to understand how the site is functioning and how visitors interact with the content.
Debugging Fairfax does not attempt to identify individual users.
5. Privacy-Oriented Analytics Configuration
Matomo is configured to reduce personal data collection wherever possible.
This includes privacy-protective settings such as:
- IP address anonymization
- no cross-site tracking
- no advertising tracking
- no third-party data sharing
These settings are intended to ensure analytics are used only to improve the site.
6. Cookies
Matomo may use a small cookie to recognize repeat visits and improve basic analytics.
These cookies:
- are used only for site analytics
- do not track users across other websites
- are not used for advertising
You may disable cookies in your browser if you prefer.
7. Public Data
Debugging Fairfax presents information derived from public government documents and datasets.
The project does not collect or store personal data about residents as part of its analysis.
8. Third-Party Links
This site may link to external websites such as:
- government reports
- public data portals
- official documents
Debugging Fairfax is not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
9. Data Security
Because Debugging Fairfax does not collect personal information from visitors, the site stores minimal user-related data.
Reasonable measures are taken to secure the infrastructure used to operate the site.
10. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically.
The most current version will always appear on this page.
11. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact: