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Disclaimer

What AppaltiWatch does — and what it does not.

Risk signal — not an accusation of crime.

AppaltiWatch is an independent civic tool that helps citizens navigate open public procurement data. Here you will find limits, sources, and privacy information.

What AppaltiWatch is

A free platform that highlights where public money goes and which tenders show statistical signals worth reviewing, using official ANAC data.

What we are not

We are not a public authority, oversight body, investigation agency, or court. We do not issue verdicts and we do not accuse anyone of crimes.

Data sources

Data comes mainly from the ANAC open data portal (BDNCP tabular data on tenders, awards, and variations). AppaltiWatch processes it without replacing the original sources.

Limits of data and signals

Automatic signals are useful for orientation, but have important limits:

  • There may be delays between ANAC publication and platform updates.
  • Incomplete data or missing localities can affect maps and filters.
  • A high score does not prove irregularity: it indicates patterns to verify.
  • False positives are possible — which is why every signal links back to official sources.
Usage statistics and privacy

To improve the service, public deployments may record anonymous browsing statistics — only with your consent.

  • We use Google Analytics 4 in aggregate form, without collecting data that identifies individuals.
  • Analytics cookies activate only if you explicitly accept them in the cookie banner.
  • You can withdraw consent at any time via the cookie preferences button in the footer.

For legal details see the privacy and cookie policies in the footer.

How to verify as a citizen

Every signal is an invitation to check, not a conclusion. Concrete steps:

  • Open the tender page and use the “Verify on ANAC” link to compare official data.
  • Check acts and resolutions on the contracting authority’s website or via a freedom-of-information request.
  • For formal reports, contact competent bodies (ANAC, prefecture, prosecutors) with documentation.

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