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Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 21, 2026
1. What SafeNSound Is
SafeNSound is a public safety intelligence platform that displays aggregated, publicly available data on an interactive map. We do not generate original crime data — we organize and visualize data that is already public record, including FBI NIBRS crime statistics, public sex offender registries, U.S. Census data, NOAA storm data, EPA Toxic Release Inventory, and FEMA flood maps.
2. Data We Collect
Address searches
When you enter an address, it is sent to OpenStreetMap's Nominatim geocoding service to convert it to coordinates. We do not store your searched addresses. Nominatim's own privacy policy applies to that request.
Location (optional)
The map may request your device location to center the view. This is processed entirely in your browser and is never transmitted to our servers.
Anonymous usage analytics
We may collect standard server-side analytics (page views, error rates) through Vercel. No personal identifiers are attached to these events.
3. Data We Do Not Collect
- ✓We do not create user accounts or store personal profiles.
- ✓We do not track you across sessions or devices.
- ✓We do not sell, rent, or share any data with third parties for advertising.
- ✓We do not store your search history on our servers.
- ✓We do not collect payment information.
4. Public Data Sources
All safety scores are derived from publicly available government datasets. We do not generate, fabricate, or editorialize the underlying data. Sources include:
5. Data Accuracy & Limitations
Safety scores are statistical summaries intended for general awareness only. They are not a guarantee of safety or danger in any specific location. Known limitations include:
- !Florida underreporting: Florida does not fully participate in FBI NIBRS reporting, which may cause safety scores in Florida to appear artificially favorable.
- !Crime data is aggregated at the county or state level and interpolated to H3 hexagons. It does not reflect block-level or street-level precision.
- !Data reflects historical records and may not capture recent events. Always use official local law enforcement resources for current safety information.
6. Third-Party Services
OpenStreetMap / Nominatim
Geocodes addresses you search. Your query is sent to their servers.
Privacy policy →7. Children's Privacy
SafeNSound is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children. The platform is intended for adults making informed decisions about safety.
8. Your Rights
Since we do not maintain user accounts or store personal data tied to individuals, there is no profile to request, correct, or delete. If you have questions about data that may have been logged by our infrastructure provider (Vercel), you may contact them directly.
9. Contact
Questions about this policy can be directed to privacy@safensound.site
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy as the platform evolves. Material changes will be noted by updating the date at the top of this page. Continued use of SafeNSound after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.