Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly, such as your email address when you subscribe to crime alerts or our newsletter, and your ZIP code when you sign up for neighborhood crime digests. We also automatically collect standard web analytics data including IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and referring URLs.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To send you crime alerts, newsletters, and ZIP-based crime digests you requested
- To improve our platform and understand how visitors use the site
- To respond to inquiries or support requests
- To comply with legal obligations
3. Email Communications
If you subscribe to our alerts or newsletter, we will send you periodic emails. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly. We do not sell your email address to third parties.
4. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze site traffic and improve user experience. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function properly as a result.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services such as analytics providers, email delivery platforms, and advertising networks. These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your data. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites linked from our platform.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Children's Privacy
IllinoisCrime.com is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at [email protected].