Privacy Policy | JusticeWatch

1. Introduction

The JusticeWatch ("we", "our", or "the application") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our web application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Account information (email address) when you create an account
Incident reports you submit, including descriptions, locations, and any media uploads
Alert preferences and notification settings
Phone number if you opt into SMS alerts

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Device information and browser type
IP address for rate limiting and security purposes
Usage data including pages visited and features used
Location data only when you explicitly share it for incident reporting

3. How We Use Your Information

To provide and maintain the service
To send you alerts based on your preferences
To process and verify incident submissions
To improve our service and user experience
To ensure security and prevent abuse
To comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

Service providers who assist in operating the application (Supabase, Vercel, Resend, Twilio)
Law enforcement when required by law
Public incident data (anonymized) for transparency and accountability purposes

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit (HTTPS), secure authentication, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Delete your account and associated data
Unsubscribe from alerts at any time
Request a copy of your data

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use third-party tracking cookies for advertising purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

This service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. 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 and updating the "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our GitHub repository or the contact information provided on the application.