Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 14, 2025

Derby City Watch (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website at www.derbycitywatch.com.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our site, we automatically collect certain information through analytics services:

  • Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, navigation patterns
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
  • Location Data: General geographic location (city/region level)
  • Referral Information: How you arrived at our site

We use Google Analytics to collect this information. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to track visitor behavior.

Information You Provide

We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to access our site. However, if you interact with features like our chatbot or contact us, you may voluntarily provide:

  • Information shared in chatbot conversations
  • Feedback or inquiries you submit

How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Improve our website and user experience
  • Understand how visitors use our site
  • Analyze traffic patterns and trends
  • Optimize content and features
  • Maintain and improve site performance

Public Safety Information

All incident and public safety information published on Derby City Watch comes from publicly accessible sources, including:

  • Louisville Metro Police Department radio communications
  • Louisville Fire & Rescue radio communications
  • Other publicly available emergency service information

Privacy Protections: We make every reasonable effort to:

  • Avoid publishing sensitive personal information
  • Exclude addresses of private residences when possible
  • Remove identifying details about individuals involved in incidents
  • Focus on situational awareness rather than personal identification

However, please note that all published information originates from public sources and may already be available elsewhere.

Third-Party Services

Our site uses the following third-party services:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics uses cookies and collects data as described in Google’s Privacy Policy.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Buy Me a Coffee

We use Buy Me a Coffee widget for voluntary donations. When you interact with this service, you are subject to their Privacy Policy.

Chatbot Service

Our chatbot feature is provided by a third-party service. Conversations may be processed by the chatbot provider according to their privacy practices.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies including:

  • Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics cookies to track site usage
  • Functional Cookies: To remember your preferences and improve user experience

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

Data Retention

  • Analytics Data: Retained according to Google Analytics retention policies (typically 26 months)
  • Public Safety Information: Incident reports remain published indefinitely as historical public record
  • Geocoding Data: Address geocoding information is retained for performance optimization

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request information about data we have collected
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt-Out: Opt out of analytics tracking using browser settings or Google’s opt-out tools
  • Do Not Track: We respect Do Not Track signals when technically feasible

Children’s Privacy

Our site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

Our site may contain links to external websites not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Our site is hosted on GitHub Pages, which maintains its own security practices.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

California Privacy Rights

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
  • Right to opt out of the sale of personal information
  • Right to request deletion of personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

Note: We do not sell personal information to third parties.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

We comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations. If required by law, we may disclose information to:

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect our rights and property
  • Prevent fraud or security issues
  • Protect public safety

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