Legal Information

Data Collection

ScamMapper collects only the information necessary to provide our community reporting service. This includes:

• Incident location data (coordinates, venue names, addresses)
• Incident descriptions and details you choose to share
• Evidence files (images, documents) with automatic PII redaction
• Basic account information for registered users
• Usage analytics to improve our platform

Data Protection

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• All uploads are automatically scanned for personal information and redacted
• Secure cloud storage with encryption at rest and in transit
• Anonymous reporting options available
• Regular security audits and updates

Data Sharing

Your privacy is paramount. We never sell your personal data. We may share anonymized, aggregated data for:

• Research and public safety initiatives
• Government agencies for law enforcement purposes (when legally required)
• Academic institutions studying fraud patterns

User Responsibilities

By using ScamMapper, you agree to:

• Provide truthful and accurate information about incidents
• Respect the privacy and rights of others
• Not use the platform for defamatory or malicious purposes
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Report incidents in good faith to help protect the community

Content Guidelines

• Focus on factual incident reporting
• Avoid personal attacks or inflammatory language
• Do not share others' personal information without consent
• Use appropriate categories and accurate descriptions

Platform Disclaimer

ScamMapper is a community reporting platform. We provide tools for sharing experiences but cannot verify all reports. Users should exercise their own judgment when interpreting information on our platform.