Effective Date: April 23, 2026
1. MISSION STATEMENT ON DATA INTEGRITY
True US Crime (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates at the intersection of public safety and investigative journalism. We are committed to the highest standards of data protection. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, safeguard, and utilize information when you visit TrueUSCrime.com.
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
To provide a seamless investigative experience, we collect two types of data:
- Voluntary Information: This includes names, email addresses, and “tip” details submitted through our contact forms or “Submit a Tip” portals.
- Automated Metadata: To optimize site performance and SEO, we collect non-identifying data such as IP addresses, browser types, and engagement heatmaps via industry-standard cookies.
3. THE “CRIME INVESTIGATION” SPECIAL CLAUSE
TrueUSCrime.com serves as a bridge between the public and official law enforcement agencies (FBI, US Marshals, Local Police).
- Tip Confidentiality: Information submitted regarding “Most Wanted” or “Missing Persons” is treated with absolute discretion.
- Legal Cooperation: We reserve the right to share provided tips directly with verified law enforcement agencies if we believe the information is vital to an active investigation or public safety.
4. COOKIES & ADVERTISING PARTNERSHIPS
We use advanced cookies to enhance user experience and serve relevant content. Our site may partner with third-party networks (such as Google AdSense) that use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.
5. DATA SECURITY & ENCRYPTION
We employ enterprise-grade SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption to ensure that every interaction between your browser and our servers remains private and integral. Your data is stored in secured environments, protected against unauthorized access.
6. CALIFORNIA CONSUMER PRIVACY ACT (CCPA) & GDPR COMPLIANCE
Although we focus on the American market, we respect global privacy rights:
- Right to Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Erasure: You may request that we delete your personal information from our active databases.
7. THIRD-PARTY LINKS & EXTERNAL SOURCES
Our articles frequently link to official government databases (.gov). While we vet these sources for authority, True US Crime is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external investigative websites.
8. CONTACT OUR PRIVACY OFFICER
For any inquiries regarding your data or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at: Email: contact@trueuscrime.com
