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Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2025

SafetyAndCrime.com ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our website at safetyandcrime.com.

Information We Collect

We do not collect any personal information from users. Specifically:

  • We do not require account creation or login
  • We do not collect your name, email address, or any personal identifiers
  • ZIP codes you search are not stored on our servers
  • Recent ZIP code searches are stored locally on your device only (browser localStorage) and never transmitted to us

Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, our hosting provider (Cloudflare) may automatically collect standard server log information including IP addresses, browser type, referring pages, and access times. This data is used solely for security and performance purposes and is governed by Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our site. Google AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site and other sites on the internet. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet. For more information, please review Google's Privacy Policy.

Cookies

Our site uses the following types of cookies:

  • Browser localStorage: Used to store your recent ZIP code searches locally on your device. This data never leaves your browser.
  • Google AdSense cookies: Used by Google to serve relevant advertisements. See Google's cookie policy for details.

Third-Party Services

Our site uses the following third-party services:

  • Zippopotam.us — Used to look up city and state information for ZIP codes. No personal data is transmitted.
  • OpenStreetMap / Leaflet — Used to display maps. Subject to OpenStreetMap's privacy policy.
  • Google AdSense — Used to display advertisements.
  • Cloudflare — Used for hosting and security.

Data Security

Since we do not collect or store personal data on our servers, there is minimal privacy risk to users of this site. Your recent searches are stored only in your own browser and can be cleared at any time using the "Clear History" button on our site.

Children's Privacy

Our site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact@safetyandcrime.com.