Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 23, 2025
Website: www.e-safe.us
Contact Email: privacy@e-safe.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 privacy@e-safe.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 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 18. 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
📧 privacy@e-safe.us
Disclaimer
Nature of Service E-Safe (https://e-safe.us/) is a privately owned and operated personal website. This project is a non-commercial, Not-for-Profit community awareness service managed by a private individual. It is not a business, corporation, or legal entity, and it does not generate revenue or solicit professional fees.
No Affiliation with Law Enforcement E-Safe is NOT a law enforcement agency, government department, or emergency response service. Furthermore, this website is not affiliated with, associated with, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected to any law enforcement agency or government organization. The information provided here including but not limited to GBI unsolved cases, active shooter alerts, and missing person reports is for informational and community awareness purposes only.
Emergency Notice and Reporting Do not use this website to report a crime or an active emergency. In the event of an emergency, or to report a crime in progress, please dial 911 immediately. Regarding lookouts, active cases, or other information originating from law enforcement, users must not report tips or official information to this website. Instead, please use the direct links or contact information provided within those specific posts (such as official phone numbers and contact emails) to report information directly to the pertinent law enforcement or governmental agency.
Accuracy of Information While we strive to provide helpful information, all data is provided as-is without any warranties of accuracy or timeliness. Users should verify all information through official government sources. E-Safe is not liable for any actions taken based on the content of this site.
Personal Liability By using this site, you acknowledge that this is a hobbyist project and agree to hold the owner harmless from any claims or liabilities arising from the use of the information provided.