Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 25, 2026

TheCrimeBoard.com ("we," "us," or "the Site") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information: When you sign in using Google or email magic link, we collect your email address, display name, and profile photo (if provided by Google). We do not collect or store passwords.

Usage Data: We automatically collect information about how you interact with the Site, including pages visited, features used (such as AI Q&A questions), and timestamps. This data is stored in our database and associated with your account.

AI Interactions: Questions you ask through our AI Q&A feature are logged along with the AI-generated responses, for quality monitoring and service improvement.

Technical Data: We may collect your IP address, browser type, device information, and referring URLs through standard server logs.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain your account and personalize your experience
• To deliver AI-powered case analysis features
• To send transactional emails (sign-in links) via our email provider, Brevo
• To monitor and improve site performance and content quality
• To enforce our Terms of Service and prevent abuse

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google OAuth: For account authentication. Google's privacy policy applies to data collected during sign-in.
• Brevo (Sendinblue): For sending sign-in emails. Your email address is shared with Brevo solely for email delivery.
• Anthropic (Claude AI): AI Q&A questions are processed by Anthropic's Claude API. Questions are sent without personally identifiable information.
• YouTube: Live video content is embedded via YouTube's iframe API. YouTube's privacy policy applies.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on secure servers. We use industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure session management, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5. Data Retention

Account data is retained as long as your account is active. AI Q&A logs are retained for service improvement. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us.

6. Cookies

We use session cookies to maintain your login state. These are essential cookies required for the site to function. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Withdraw consent for data processing

8. Children's Privacy

The Site is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. Changes to This Policy

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

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions or data requests, contact us at privacy@thecrimeboard.com.