Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you use PoliceReport.info, we collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Name and contact information
• Location data (city, state, ZIP code)
• Police report request details
• Communication preferences

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process your police report requests
• Provide location-specific information and services
• Communicate with you about your requests
• Improve our services and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With law enforcement agencies to process your report requests
• With service providers who assist us in operating our website
• When required by law or to protect our rights
• With your consent

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
• Encrypted database storage with PostgreSQL
• Secure server infrastructure hosted on Google Cloud Platform
• Rate limiting to prevent abuse
• Input validation and sanitization
• Regular security audits
• Limited access to personal information
• No public access to user submission data

Data Retention: We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal obligations.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Opt-out of communications
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at: