Privacy Policy
How WDWActiveCrime handles data, analytics, advertising, and your privacy.
Who We Are
WDWActiveCrime is an independent project that tracks and visualizes publicly available public safety activity around the Walt Disney World area. This site is provided for informational and educational purposes only and is not affiliated with The Walt Disney Company, any law enforcement agency, or any government office.
Information We Collect
1. Public Safety Data
The core data displayed on this site (for example, call types, generalized locations, timestamps, and related statistics) is sourced from publicly available feeds and public records. We do not control the accuracy of the original data, but we may normalize, categorize, or summarize it for clarity.
2. Analytics & Usage Data
We use analytics tools (including Google Analytics and self-hosted analytics where applicable) to understand how visitors use the site and to improve performance and content. These tools may collect information such as:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Browser type, device type, and operating system
- Approximate location (city/region level)
- Referring pages and outbound link interactions
Analytics data is used in aggregate to understand usage trends. We do not use analytics to identify you as an individual person.
3. Advertising, Cookies & Similar Technologies
This site may display ads, including ads served by Google AdSense and other third-party partners. These services may use cookies or similar technologies to:
- Deliver, measure, and improve ad performance
- Limit fraud, abuse, and invalid traffic
- Show ads that are more relevant based on general interests
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. You may also be able to manage ad personalization through your Google account ad settings.
How We Use Information
We use information to:
- Operate, maintain, and secure the website
- Generate aggregate charts, summaries, and reports
- Improve site usability, layout, and performance
- Detect, prevent, and respond to abuse or technical issues
Data We Do Not Intentionally Collect
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers, precise home addresses of visitors, or payment information.
If you choose to contact us (for example, via a contact form or email), we will use the information you provide only to respond to your inquiry unless we clearly state otherwise.
Links to Other Sites
WDWActiveCrime may link to third-party websites, news sources, or official pages for context. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. Please review their policies directly.
Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed to children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can address it.
Accuracy & Limitations
We work to keep the site current and accurate; however, all information is provided “as is” without warranties. Public safety data can change as records are updated or corrected by the source agencies.
Your Choices
- You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
- You can use private/incognito browsing modes to limit stored cookies and site data.
- You can manage ad personalization preferences through your Google account settings (where available).
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use of the site after changes are posted indicates acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how data is used on WDWActiveCrime, please use the Contact page or reach out via our official social profiles.