Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 17, 2026
The OpenROAD Initiative (“ORI,” “we,” or “us”) supports the collaborative development of open source projects (each, a “Project”), including the OpenROAD project. We respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit the OpenROAD Initiative website (e.g., openroadinitiative.org) or use our Project websites (collectively, the “Sites”).
1. Information We Collect
We collect only minimal information necessary to operate and improve the Sites.
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 Sites, 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 Sites
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 Sites 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 Sites do 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 Sites may link to third-party sites (such as GitHub or documentation platforms). The OpenROAD Initiative 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 Initiative Sites are 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 Sites are hosted in the United States. By using the Sites 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: