SafeHop Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 7, 2026

SafeHop (“the app”) shows summaries of crime incidents reported to police departments in selected US cities, based on public open data. This policy explains what information the app handles.

Information we collect

SafeHop does not collect, store or share any personal information. The app has no user accounts, no advertising, no analytics or tracking SDKs, and does not access your location, contacts, photos or other device data.

Network requests

To show up-to-date information, the app downloads data files (city statistics and neighborhood boundaries) from our data server hosted on GitHub Pages. Like any web server, GitHub may process standard technical information such as your IP address to deliver these files; see the GitHub Privacy Statement. The map itself is displayed by Apple Maps (iOS) or Google Maps (Android), which are governed by Apple’s and Google’s privacy policies.

Route comparison

If you use the optional route comparison, the start and destination points you choose and any text you type into its search box are sent to the routing service valhalla1.openstreetmap.de (operated by FOSSGIS e.V., see the FOSSGIS privacy policy) and the place search service photon.komoot.io (operated by komoot), only to calculate routes and search results. SafeHop does not store this information, does not link it to you and does not use your device location. These services may change if another provider is needed; this page will be updated when that happens. If you tap “Start”, the route’s start, destination and a few points along it are handed to Apple Maps or Google Maps (whichever you choose) for turn-by-turn directions; their own privacy policies apply there.

Data sources

Crime statistics come from official open-data portals of the Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, City of Miami and Seattle police departments. SafeHop is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by any police department or government agency. The information is provided for general awareness only and is not a guarantee of safety.

Children

SafeHop does not knowingly collect information from anyone, including children.

Changes

If this policy changes, the updated version will be published on this page with a new date.

Contact

Questions about this policy: ozvardarertugrul@gmail.com