Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 27, 2026
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- Account information (name, email, username, password)
- Profile information (bio, avatar)
- Reports and content you submit
- Communications with us
2. Location Data
DangerCenter uses location data to provide safety scores and alerts for your area. We collect:
- GPS coordinates (with your permission via browser geolocation)
- IP-based approximate location as a fallback
- Home location you set in your profile for alerts
You can revoke location access at any time through your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Calculate and display safety scores for your area
- Send safety alerts based on your preferences
- Process and display community safety reports
- Calculate reputation scores and badges
- Process subscription payments
4. Cookies & Tracking
We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We may use analytics cookies to understand how our service is used. Third-party ad partners may use cookies to serve relevant advertisements to free-tier users.
5. Third-Party Services
We share data with the following third parties:
- Stripe for payment processing
- Government data APIs (NWS, FBI, USGS, etc.) for safety data
- MaxMind for IP-based geolocation
- Ad networks for free-tier advertising
6. Data Retention & Deletion
We retain your account data as long as your account is active. You can request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at privacy@dangercenter.com.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at privacy@dangercenter.com.