Privacy Policy

SafeWatch Registry ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our website and API services.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected

• Search queries: Addresses and zip codes entered in the search bar
• Usage data: Pages visited, features used, timestamps
• Device information: Browser type, operating system, screen size
• IP address: Used for rate limiting and abuse prevention
• Cookies: Essential cookies for site functionality and analytics

Voluntarily Provided

• API registration: Name, email, company name when signing up for API access
• Contact forms: Name, email, message content when contacting us
• Email alerts: Email address and monitored addresses when setting up alerts

How We Use Your Information

• Providing search results and registry data
• Managing API accounts and enforcing rate limits
• Sending email alerts you've requested
• Improving our services through analytics
• Preventing abuse and ensuring security
• Responding to your inquiries

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use search queries to build individual profiles.

Data Retention

• Search queries: Anonymized after 90 days. Used only for aggregate analytics.
• API account data: Retained while your account is active. Deleted within 30 days of account closure.
• Contact form data: Retained for 1 year, then deleted.
• Server logs: Retained for 30 days for security purposes.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics: Website usage analytics (anonymized)
• Stripe: Payment processing for API subscriptions
• Cloud infrastructure: Data hosting and API delivery

Cookies

We use essential cookies for site functionality and analytics cookies to understand how our site is used. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work correctly.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt out of analytics tracking
• Export your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@safewatch.io.

CCPA Notice (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, request its deletion, and opt out of its sale (we do not sell personal information). Contact us to exercise these rights.

Children's Privacy

SafeWatch Registry is not intended for use by children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at privacy@safewatch.io.