Editorial Policy

Locallia is committed to publishing accurate, fair, and clearly sourced content. We distinguish between factual reporting, community opinion, and editorial commentary. All factual content is verified against public records. Corrections are issued promptly when errors are identified. Opinion pieces are labelled and reflect community sentiment, not editorial bias. Contributors must avoid defamatory language and unverified claims.

Moderation Policy:

Locallia encourages open, respectful dialogue. We moderate comments and submissions on this site and associated social media outlets to ensure no hate speech, harassment, personal attacks, defamatory claims, or spam. Moderation decisions may be appealed via the contact form. Repeat violations may result in suspension from participation.

Privacy Policy:

Locallia collects only the data necessary to operate the platform, including email addresses, poll responses, and optional profile data. Data is stored securely and never sold or shared with third parties. Users may opt out or request deletion at any time. Cookies may be used for basic functionality.

Polling Policy:

Polls on Locallia reflect informal community sentiment and are not scientific. Only authenticated users may vote. One vote per user per poll is enforced. Suspicious or duplicate votes may be removed. Poll results are visible to the public and councillors.

Corrections Policy:

Anyone may request a correction via the contact form. Verified factual errors will be corrected and noted. Opinions or interpretations will not be altered unless they breach editorial standards. A log of corrections may be maintained for transparency.

Security & Integrity Policy:

Locallia uses email verification, Multi-Factor Authentication, strong passwords, rate-limiting, and IP monitoring to protect accounts. Only authenticated users may participate in polls. Automated detection systems flag unusual voting patterns. Data is encrypted and stored securely. Security logs and audits help maintain integrity. Users must keep credentials confidential and avoid manipulating polls.

Terms of Use:

By using Locallia.org, you agree to use the site for lawful and respectful purposes. Content is for informational use only and may be shared with attribution. Community polls are informal and not scientific. Your data is handled according to the Privacy Policy. Locallia may update these terms at any time. Continued use implies acceptance.

About Locallia:

Locallia is a community-driven civic platform designed to make local government more visible, understandable, and responsive. We publish council decisions, councillor profiles, issue articles, and community polls. Locallia is independent, non-partisan, and focused on transparency and civic engagement.