Data Usage Policy
This policy explains how Forseti collects, uses, and protects your data.
Data Sources
🚔 Public Crime Data
Source: Philadelphia Police Department open data portal
Usage: Used for crime mapping, trend analysis, and safety predictions
📍 Location Data
Source: Your device location (with your explicit permission)
Usage: Provides location-specific safety alerts and recommendations
📝 User Reports
Source: Incident reports submitted by community members
Usage: Enhances real-time safety awareness and AI training
📊 Usage Analytics
Source: Anonymous data about how you use Forseti
Usage: Helps us improve features and user experience
How We Use Your Data
- Safety Alerts: Send you timely warnings about nearby incidents
- Personalization: Customize your experience based on your location and preferences
- AI Improvement: Train and refine our prediction models
- Research: Generate anonymized safety statistics and reports
- Service Improvement: Identify bugs and optimize performance
Data Retention
- Account Data: Retained until you delete your account
- Location History: Stored for 90 days, then anonymized
- User Reports: Retained indefinitely (anonymized after 1 year)
- Usage Logs: 30 days detailed, 1 year aggregated
Data Sharing
We NEVER Share:
- ❌ Your personal information with advertisers
- ❌ Your location history with third parties
- ❌ Individual user data for commercial purposes
We MAY Share:
- ✅ Anonymized, aggregated statistics with researchers
- ✅ Required data with law enforcement (with valid legal process)
- ✅ Public safety alerts with community partners
Your Data Controls
- Export all your data in JSON format
- Delete your account and associated data
- Opt out of analytics collection
- Disable location tracking anytime
- Control alert preferences