Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2025
1. Information We Collect
Red Flag collects information you provide directly when you use our platform, including:
- Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, and password when you register
- Report Information: Scammer details (phone, name, address, national ID), descriptions, and photos
- Usage Data: How you interact with our platform, pages visited, and features used
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Process and manage scam reports
- Verify user identities (email and phone verification)
- Provide search functionality to users
- Prevent fraud and abuse of our platform
- Improve our services and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Information Sharing
We may share information in the following circumstances:
- Public Reports: Approved scam reports are visible to all users (excluding your personal information)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government authorities
- Service Providers: With trusted third parties who help operate our platform
- Safety Reasons: To protect our rights, property, or safety, and that of our users
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
- Password encryption using secure hashing algorithms
- Secure data transmission (HTTPS)
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and authentication requirements
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and review your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Opt-out of non-essential data collection
- Object to processing of your personal data
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@redflag.com
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your login session
- Understand how you use our platform
- Provide personalized experiences
- Analyze trends and improve our services
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect functionality.
7. Third-Party Links
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing personal information.
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@redflag.com
- Address: Red Flag Team, 123 Safety Street, Trust City