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Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 2024

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information:

  • Name and contact details
  • Location data
  • Account credentials
  • IP address and device information

Report Information:

  • Incident details
  • Location of incidents
  • Photos and videos submitted
  • Witness information

2. How We Use Information

  • To process and manage incident reports
  • To connect with appropriate law enforcement
  • To generate crime statistics and trends
  • To improve system functionality
  • To communicate about report status
  • To verify user identity when required

3. Information Sharing

  • With law enforcement agencies
  • With emergency services when necessary
  • With system administrators and moderators
  • Anonymized data for public safety statistics
  • Never sold to third parties for marketing

4. Data Security

  • Industry-standard encryption
  • Regular security audits
  • Restricted access to sensitive information
  • Secure data storage protocols
  • Regular backup procedures

5. User Rights

  • Access your personal information
  • Request data deletion
  • Opt-out of non-essential communications
  • Update or correct your information
  • Request data portability

6. Data Retention

  • Report data kept for legal requirements
  • Account information retained while active
  • Deleted account data retention period
  • Evidence retention guidelines
  • Backup retention schedules

7. Location Data

  • When and how location is collected
  • Options to disable location tracking
  • How location data is used
  • Location data retention period
  • Sharing of location information

8. Cookies and Tracking

  • Types of cookies used
  • Purpose of tracking technologies
  • Option to disable cookies
  • Impact of disabling cookies
  • Third-party tracking limitations

9. Children's Privacy

  • Age restrictions
  • Handling of minor-related reports
  • Parental consent requirements
  • Protection of minors' information

10. Changes to Privacy Policy

  • Notification of changes
  • Review period
  • User consent requirements
  • Previous version availability

11. Contact Information

  • Privacy concerns contact
  • Data request procedures
  • Complaint process
  • Response timeframes
  • Regulatory authority information