Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2024
My Mobile Witness, Inc. ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of information submitted through the See Something Send Something® application.

Platform-Specific End User License Agreements

Please review the complete End User License Agreement and Privacy Policy for your specific platform:

Apple iOS Users: Download Apple EULA & Privacy Policy (PDF)
Android Users: Download Android EULA & Privacy Policy (PDF)

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Registration Information: Name and phone number when you register for the service
Tip Information: Photos, videos, notes, and descriptions you submit
Location Data: Geographic location of submitted tips (geo-tagging)
Device Information: Device type, operating system, and app version

Information Collected Automatically

Time and date of tip submissions
App usage statistics for service improvement
Technical information necessary for app functionality

2. How We Use Your Information

Primary Purpose: All information collected is used exclusively to facilitate the transmission of tips to appropriate law enforcement agencies and fusion centers.

Specific Uses Include:

Routing tips to the appropriate State Fusion Centers and law enforcement agencies
Geo-tagging submissions to ensure proper jurisdictional routing
Enabling law enforcement to follow up on credible tips when necessary
Sending you critical safety alerts for your geographic area
Improving app functionality and user experience
Complying with legal obligations and law enforcement requests

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

Law Enforcement Sharing

When you submit a tip through the application, your information (including name, phone number, and tip content) is immediately transmitted to:

The appropriate State Fusion Center based on geographic location
Relevant federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies as determined by the Fusion Center
Intelligence and homeland security organizations as appropriate

We DO NOT:

Sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties
Use your information for marketing or advertising purposes
Share your information with commercial entities
Actively track your location when the app is not in use

Legal Disclosure

We may disclose information when required by law or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to:

Comply with legal processes (subpoenas, court orders, search warrants)
Protect public safety or national security
Prevent or investigate potential crimes
Protect the rights, property, or safety of the Company, users, or the public
Enforce our Terms of Service

4. Data Retention and Security

Retention Period

Tip Information: Transmitted immediately to law enforcement and removed from our servers after successful delivery
Registration Information: Retained only as long as you maintain an active account
Technical Logs: Maintained for a limited period for security and troubleshooting purposes

Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

Encrypted transmission of all data
Secure servers with restricted access
Regular security audits and updates
Compliance with law enforcement data security standards

5. Your Rights and Choices

Anonymity and Confidentiality

While the app collects certain identifying information to facilitate law enforcement follow-up when necessary, all information is treated as confidential by law enforcement agencies. You may choose to provide limited information in your tips, though this may affect law enforcement's ability to investigate.

Control Over Your Information

Account Deletion: You may delete your account at any time by removing the app from your device
Tip Submission: Once a tip is submitted, it becomes the property of law enforcement and cannot be retrieved or deleted
Location Services: You can control location permissions through your device settings

6. Children's Privacy

The See Something Send Something® application is not intended for use by children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete that information.

7. Important Legal Notices

False Reporting Warning

WARNING: Knowingly submitting false information to law enforcement is a crime punishable by law. False reports may result in criminal prosecution, including charges for filing false police reports, obstruction of justice, or other applicable crimes. Penalties may include fines and imprisonment.

Emergency Services Notice

THIS APPLICATION IS NOT FOR EMERGENCIES
If you need immediate police, fire, or medical assistance, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY. The See Something Send Something® app is for non-emergency suspicious activity reporting only.

8. International Users

This application is intended for use within the United States and its territories. Information submitted through the app is processed and stored in the United States and shared with U.S. law enforcement agencies.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
Updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy
Providing notice through the application when feasible

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

My Mobile Witness, Inc.
2009 Mackenzie Way, Suite 100
Cranberry Twp, PA 16066
Email: privacy@mymobilewitness.net

11. Compliance and Certifications

The See Something Send Something® system complies with:

Federal and state privacy laws and regulations
Law enforcement data handling standards
Department of Homeland Security information sharing guidelines
FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) security policies where applicable