Information We Collect
CrimeByCity.com does not require user registration or collect personal information directly. The information we may collect is limited to:
- Server logs: Standard web server logs that may include your IP address, browser type, referring page, and pages visited. These are used for security monitoring and troubleshooting.
- Analytics data: Anonymized usage data such as page views, session duration, and device type, collected through third-party analytics services.
- Search queries: Terms entered into the city search feature are processed on our server but are not stored or linked to any individual user.
How We Use Information
Any information collected is used solely to:
- Maintain and improve the Site's performance and reliability
- Understand how visitors use the Site to improve content and user experience
- Monitor for and prevent abuse, security threats, and technical issues
We do not sell, rent, or share any user data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Third-Party Services
The Site may use the following categories of third-party services:
- Analytics providers: To collect anonymized usage statistics and help us understand traffic patterns.
- Advertising networks: To display relevant advertisements. These networks may use cookies or similar technologies to serve ads based on your browsing activity.
- Content delivery networks (CDNs): To serve fonts, stylesheets, and scripts efficiently.
Each third-party service operates under its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their policies.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. The Site may use cookies for:
- Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality such as admin authentication.
- Analytics cookies: Used by third-party analytics services to track anonymized usage patterns.
- Advertising cookies: Used by ad networks to deliver and measure the effectiveness of advertisements.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the Site.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the Site and any data we process, including HTTPS encryption, security headers, and regular server maintenance. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through the Site, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any changes.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].