Privacy Policy - BeforeDisaster.org

At BeforeDisaster.org, we operate with a mission to provide high-quality OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) resources and scam detection services. We understand that trust is the currency of our industry. This Privacy Policy outlines our commitment to protecting your digital footprint while you utilize our free resources or engage our professional investigation services. We adhere to the strictest standards of data privacy, ensuring your anonymity and security are never compromised.

1 Information We Collect

User Provided Data

Direct submission

This includes personal information such as your name, email address, and phone number when you register for an account, subscribe to our newsletter, or submit a case for investigation. Any correspondence sent to our support team is also retained securely.

Automated Data

System collected

When you access our services, we automatically record information from your device, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, device identifiers, and crash data. This data is critical for security auditing and threat detection.

Case Evidence

Investigative data

Information submitted specifically for scam analysis (e.g., suspect URLs, wallet addresses, screenshots) is treated as highly confidential case evidence. It is isolated from marketing databases and used strictly for investigative purposes.

2 How We Use Your Data

We act as the data controller for your information. Our primary goal in collecting information is to provide you with a safe, smooth, efficient, and customized experience. We may use your personal data for the following purposes:

check_circle Service Delivery: To provide the scam detection and investigation services you request.
check_circle Security & Fraud Prevention: To detect and prevent fraudulent activities, unauthorized access, and other illegal activities.
check_circle Communications: To send you administrative notifications, such as security alerts, support responses, and policy updates.
check_circle Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes, such as responding to subpoenas or government requests.

3 Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Service and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

verified_user Strictly Necessary Cookies

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These cookies are essential for you to browse the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of the site. Without these cookies, services like your user account cannot be provided.

analytics Performance & Analytics Cookies

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These cookies collect information about how you use our website, for instance, which pages you go to most often. These cookies don't collect information that identifies you. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

settings Functionality Cookies

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These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features.

4 Your Data Rights

Under GDPR and CCPA, you have the right to:

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Access & Portability Request a copy of your data.

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Correction Update inaccurate information.

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Erasure Request deletion of your data.

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Objection Object to data processing.

5 Contact Our DPO

Have privacy concerns?

Our Data Protection Officer (DPO) is available to address your questions regarding this policy or the security of your information.

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