Our Commitment to Accuracy
At Politidex, accuracy is fundamental to our mission of providing reliable political intelligence. We are committed to correcting errors promptly and transparently when they occur.
This Corrections Policy outlines our procedures for identifying, addressing, and preventing inaccuracies in our data, analysis, and content.
Types of Corrections
Data Corrections
Factual errors in voting records, biographical information, or statistical data.
Analysis Updates
Revisions to interpretations or conclusions based on new information.
Technical Fixes
Corrections to visualization errors, broken links, or display issues.
Clarifications
Additional context to prevent misunderstanding of complex information.
How to Report Errors
We encourage users to report potential errors through multiple channels:
corrections@politidex.com
Fastest response time
Contact Form
Available on each page
Structured reporting
Social Media
@Politidex
Public accountability
When Reporting, Please Include:
- • Specific URL or page location
- • Description of the error
- • Correct information with sources
- • Your contact information (optional)
Our Review Process
Receipt
Error report received and logged
Investigation
Editorial team verifies the claim
Correction
Error corrected and documented
Notification
Reporter and users notified
Response Timeframes
- • Critical errors: Within 2 hours
- • Significant errors: Within 24 hours
- • Minor errors: Within 72 hours
- • Clarifications: Within 1 week
Correction Standards
Transparency Requirements
- • All corrections are clearly marked and dated
- • Original error is acknowledged, not hidden
- • Correction methodology is explained when relevant
- • Source of correction is credited when appropriate
Documentation
- • All corrections are logged in our internal system
- • Patterns of errors are analyzed for systemic issues
- • Regular reports on correction frequency and types
- • Annual review of correction policies and procedures
Correction Format
"CORRECTION [Date]: An earlier version of this analysis incorrectly stated [error]. The correct information is [correction]. We regret the error."
Error Prevention
We implement multiple safeguards to prevent errors:
Data Verification
- • Multiple source verification
- • Automated data validation checks
- • Regular database audits
- • Cross-referencing with official records
Editorial Process
- • Peer review of analysis
- • Fact-checking protocols
- • Editorial oversight
- • User feedback integration
Continuous Improvement: We regularly review our processes and implement new technologies to reduce the likelihood of errors while maintaining the speed and comprehensiveness of our coverage.
Public Corrections Log
We maintain a public log of all corrections made to our platform. This transparency measure allows users to:
- • Track our accuracy over time
- • Understand common types of errors
- • See our commitment to improvement
- • Access corrected information easily
Access the Corrections Log
View all corrections made in the past 12 months
Editorial Contact
For questions about our corrections policy or to report errors:
Editorial Team
corrections@politidex.com
Monitored 24/7
Editor-in-Chief
editor@politidex.com
For policy questions