Last updated: June 25, 2025
Welcome to SafeSchool|MAP℠, a service provided by SafeSchool|MAP, Inc. (“we”, “our”, or “us”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use our website, https://safeschoolmap.com or https://safeschoolmap.org, and any related services (collectively, the “Site”).
🔍 1. What Information We Collect
We collect two types of information:
A. Personal Information (Optional)
We only collect personal data if you voluntarily provide it. This may include:
Name and email address (e.g., for account creation or contact forms)
User-submitted safety comments or ratings
ZIP code or location (if entered or detected with consent)
Feedback or support requests
We do not collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly provided by the user.
B. Non-Personal and Technical Information
Automatically collected through cookies or analytics tools:
IP address
Browser type, device, operating system
Pages visited, search terms, referral sources
Time spent on pages or specific interactions (e.g., clicks)
🧠 2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Display accurate school safety data based on your searches
Improve the user experience and site performance
Allow users to post school reviews, ratings, and comments (if enabled)
Send optional email updates or alerts (with consent)
Respond to inquiries or support requests
Maintain site security and monitor for misuse
🛡️ 3. How We Protect Your Data
We use industry-standard encryption, secure server technologies, and strict access controls to protect your data.
Data is stored on secure, monitored cloud servers
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties
We limit internal access to only authorized personnel
🧩 4. Data from Public Sources
SafeSchool|MAP℠ uses public and government-verified datasets, including but not limited to:
NCES (National Center for Education Statistics)
FBI Crime Data Explorer
CityProtect & Crime APIs
State and District Education Reports
These sources are aggregated, normalized, and presented in a user-friendly format to help inform school safety decisions.
Note: Public data accuracy depends on the original source. We do not modify or fabricate statistics.
🌍 5. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
Google Analytics (anonymous usage tracking)
Session control and search history
Improving page load speed and personalization
You can control or block cookies through your browser settings at any time.
⚖️ 6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under laws like GDPR (EU) or CCPA (California):
Request access to your personal data
Correct or delete your personal data
Opt out of data collection or communications
Request to export your data
Contact us at admin@safeschoolmap.org for any data requests.
📬 7. Third-Party Services
We may integrate with trusted third-party services for:
Email delivery (e.g., Mailchimp, WP Mail SMTP)
Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel)
Interactive maps or location services (e.g., Google Maps)
These services may have their own privacy policies which govern how they handle your data.
👶 8. Children’s Privacy
SafeSchool|MAP℠ is designed for general use and not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.
🔄 9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available at https://safeschoolmap.org/privacy-policy or linked in the footer.
We will notify users of material changes via website alert or email if applicable.
📞 10. Contact Us
For questions, feedback, or privacy-related concerns, contact:
[Your Organization Name]
Email: admin@safeschoolmap.org
Address: 13612 Mason Oaks Ln. Saint Louis, MO 63131