Privacy and project access
Where information goes
The Newsroom keeps saved stories, display preferences, and assignment worksheets in your browser. The client workspace uses 5th Echelon sign-in and stores your private project briefs with your account.
Contact the NetworkTools on this site
The Reporting Toolkit keeps assignment notes on your device.
- Assignment drafts
- Save in this browser keeps one draft in this browser profile. Download Markdown creates a file on your device. Use Clear draft to remove the saved browser copy.
- Archive links
- The archive puts your search and filters in the page address so you can revisit or share a view. A shared address may include your search terms.
Public forms
The Network explains the purpose of each form when it requests consent.
- Project inquiries
- The Network uses the information you share to review your inquiry and contact you. Keep sensitive files out of the form.
- Contributor applications
- The application says the Network uses submissions to assess fit and contact applicants about project work. It says applications are removed from the live system after 90 days.
- Email updates
- The official site offers a separate opt-in list for occasional updates and says subscribers can ask to be removed.
Project access
The Network describes role-based access, individual client accounts, and approved release of deliverables on its About page.
- Project records
- Each project has an approved access list.
- Privacy questions
- Use the official contact page to direct questions to the Network.