1. Information We Collect
a. Account Information
When you create an account, we may collect:
- Email address
- Authentication credentials, including Sign in with Apple
- Account metadata, such as account ID and subscription status
b. Location Information
With your permission, we collect:
- Precise location (GPS)
- Saved locations, such as home, work, or contacts' addresses
This data is used to:
- Identify nearby offenders
- Generate safety reports
- Monitor saved locations
c. Photos and Face Data
If you use face search features, we may process:
- Photos you upload
- Derived face embeddings used for comparison
Data handling:
- Uploaded photos are processed transiently and deleted after use
- Face data is used only to compare against publicly available offender records
- We do not use this data for identity verification, profiling, or unrelated purposes
d. Contacts and Shared Reports
If you choose to share reports, we may collect:
- Names and contact details you provide, such as phone or email
- Message delivery metadata, such as send status
This data is used solely to:
- Send reports you explicitly initiate
- Track delivery status
e. Device and Usage Data
We may collect:
- Device type and OS version
- App usage events
- Crash logs and diagnostics
f. Subscription and Payment Data
- Payments are processed by Apple via In-App Purchases
- We do not store or have access to your payment information
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Provide core functionality, including location scanning, reports, and alerts
- Match faces against public offender databases
- Deliver reports you choose to share
- Improve app performance and reliability
- Manage subscriptions and entitlements
- Detect, prevent, and respond to misuse or abuse
3. Offender Data and Accuracy Disclaimer
ProAct aggregates offender data from publicly available sources, including:
- National and state sex offender registries
- Government-operated public safety databases
Important:
- All offender records are provided by their respective states or governing authorities
- Data accuracy is determined by those sources, and errors may occur
- Users should rely on official state registries for authoritative information
Corrections and removals:
- Requests to correct or remove offender data should be directed to the appropriate state or governing body
- You may also contact us at legal@getproact.com, and we will review requests and coordinate where appropriate
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share information in the following cases:
a. Service Providers
We may use trusted third-party services for:
- Cloud hosting
- Analytics
- Messaging, including SMS or email delivery
These providers only access data necessary to perform their services.
b. Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required to:
- Comply with applicable laws or regulations
- Respond to legal requests
- Protect user safety or rights
- Prevent fraud or misuse
c. User-Initiated Sharing
When you share a report:
- The selected recipient receives the information you chose to send
- This may include location-based safety information
5. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary to:
- Provide services
- Meet legal and regulatory obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
6. Your Rights and Controls
You can:
- Delete your account and associated data
- Remove saved locations
- Revoke location and photo permissions via your device settings
To permanently delete your data, contact support@getproact.com.
7. Security
We implement industry-standard safeguards, including:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
- Secure storage systems
- Access controls and monitoring
No system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
8. Age Restrictions
ProAct is intended for adult use only.
- Individuals under 18 are explicitly prohibited from using the app
- Parents or guardians may use ProAct to help protect their family
We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
9. Acceptable Use and Enforcement
ProAct is designed to provide informational safety tools only.
Users agree not to:
- Harass, intimidate, or target individuals
- Misuse offender data in violation of applicable laws
Enforcement:
- Violations may result in account suspension or termination
- We reserve the right, at our discretion, to cooperate with law enforcement and state prosecutors in cases involving illegal activity, including harassment or misuse of the platform
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted at www.getproact.com/privacy.