Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 23, 2025
Website: www.e-safe.us
Contact Email: pr*****@****fe.us
1. Who We Are
E-Safe (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a locally owned, not-for-profit community platform, operated from Bloomingdale, Georgia. Our website address is: https://e-safe.us.
Our mission is to provide a safe, neighbor-first online space for Bloomingdale, Savannah, Chatham County, and surrounding communities.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information when you use our site and services:
Account Information: Name, email, username, password, and optional profile details (e.g., photo, bio).
Community Interactions: Posts, comments, messages, blogs, and poll responses.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and log data for security and spam detection.
Media Uploads: If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site may be able to extract such data.
Comments: When you leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comment form, as well as your IP address and browser user agent to help detect spam.
An anonymized string created from your email address (a “hash”) may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. Gravatar’s Privacy Policy.
After approval of your comment, your profile picture may be visible alongside your comment.
3. Cookies & Tracking
E-Safe uses cookies to support functionality and improve user experience. Examples include:
Saving your login credentials and display preferences.
Temporary cookies to check if your browser accepts cookies.
Cookies related to posts, edits, or comments.
Cookie Lifespans:
Login cookies: 2 days (or 2 weeks if “Remember Me” is selected).
Display preference cookies: up to 1 year.
Editing/publishing cookies: 1 day.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.
4. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles and posts on E-Safe may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or articles). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the other website directly.
These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, track interactions, or link data to accounts you hold with them. E-Safe is not responsible for their practices.
5. How We Use Your Information
We use your information solely for community purposes:
To enable blogs, chats, comments, and polls.
To foster safe and meaningful neighbor-to-neighbor communication.
To issue community alerts (fraud, safety, events).
To maintain site functionality and security.
We do not sell or rent your data.
6. Sharing of Information
Your data may be shared only in the following cases:
With Your Consent: Posts, chats, and content you choose to share.
Legal or Safety Obligations: If required to comply with law or protect community safety.
Password Resets: Your IP address may be included in password reset emails.
Spam Detection: Visitor comments may be checked through automated anti-spam services.
Service Providers: Hosting, email, or security providers under confidentiality agreements.
7. Data Retention
Comments: Retained indefinitely, to recognize follow-up comments and streamline moderation.
User Profiles: Stored as long as your account remains active. You may edit or delete most profile details at any time (except username).
Deleted Accounts: Once deleted, your data will be removed or anonymized within a reasonable timeframe.
8. Your Rights
As a member, you may:
Request an exported file of your personal data we hold.
Request that we erase your personal data, subject to legal/security exceptions.
Update or delete profile information at any time.
To exercise your rights, contact pr*****@****fe.us.
9. Data Security
We implement security measures including:
SSL encryption.
Firewalls and spam/malware protection.
Regular WordPress/PeepSo plugin updates.
Restricted administrator access.
No system is 100% secure, but we actively work to protect your data.
10. Children’s Privacy
E-Safe is for residents 16 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16. If such data is found, it will be deleted promptly.
11. Non-Profit & Community Commitment
E-Safe is a veteran-operated, non-profit platform. We exist to build safer, stronger neighborhoods — not to monetize your personal data.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. Updates will be posted with a new effective date.
13. Contact Us
E-Safe Privacy Office
Bloomingdale, Georgia
📧 pr*****@****fe.us