GDPR & International Cookie Policy
Effective Date:23 NOV 25
Applies to: EU, UK, EEA, USA, Canada, Australia, Asia, Middle East, Africa
Platform: Police.Reviews
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Police.Reviews uses cookies and similar technologies in compliance with:
GDPR (EU 2016/679)
EU ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC)
UK-GDPR & PECR
CCPA/CPRA (California)
PIPEDA (Canada)
Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)
Singapore PDPA
International privacy frameworks
Our priority is privacy, anonymity, and minimal tracking.
We use only essential cookies unless the user explicitly consents.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to:
Enable website functionality
Enhance user experience
Improve security
Police.Reviews keeps cookie usage minimal for privacy reasons.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
Required for:
Secure browsing
Anti-bot protection
Authentication (for registered users)
Core website operations
Form submissions
Legal Basis (GDPR): Article 6(1)(f) Legitimate Interest
Consent Required: No
3.2 Functional Cookies (Optional)
Used for:
Language settings
Layout preferences
Accessibility features
Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a))
Consent Required: Yes (EU/UK)
3.3 Analytics Cookies (Anonymous Only)
We may use privacy-friendly analytics (e.g., Matomo, Plausible) that:
Do NOT track personal data
Do NOT store IP addresses
Do NOT share information with third parties
Are GDPR-, PECR-, and ePrivacy-compliant
Legal Basis: Consent (EU), Legitimate Interest (International)
Consent Required:
EU/UK: Yes
USA/Canada: No (anonymous data)
3.4 Cookies We Do NOT Use
Police.Reviews does NOT use:
❌ Advertising cookies
❌ Behavioural tracking
❌ Cross-site profiling
❌ Social-media pixel tracking
❌ Remarketing/retargeting scripts
This ensures user safety—especially for whistleblowers.
4. International Compliance
🇪🇺 European Union (GDPR + ePrivacy Directive)
We use consent banners for non-essential cookies.
Users may reject all cookies except essential ones.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom (UK-GDPR + PECR)
Same standards as GDPR with UK-specific regulatory obligations.
🇺🇸 United States (CCPA/CPRA)
We do not sell or share personal data; therefore:
“Do Not Sell My Personal Information” is respected.
Cookie preference opt-outs are available.
🇨🇦 Canada (PIPEDA)
Cookies are used for reasonable purposes only.
Consent applies when cookies identify a user.
🇦🇺 Australia (APPs)
Functional cookies require implied consent.
No sensitive identifiers are stored.
🇸🇬 Singapore (PDPA)
Cookies used only for legitimate business purposes.
User consent available for optional cookies.
🌍 Global territories
We follow ISO/IEC international privacy standards.
5. How We Obtain Cookie Consent
In EU/UK, users see a mandatory banner:
Accept All
Reject Non-Essential
Cookie Settings
In the USA, Canada, Asia, and other regions:
Consent is implied unless personalised tracking occurs (we DO NOT track).
6. Managing Cookies
Users can manage, block, or delete cookies via browser settings:
Chrome
Firefox
Safari
Edge
Opera
Mobile browsers
Blocking essential cookies may prevent the site from functioning.
7. Duration of Cookies
Session cookies: deleted after closing browser
Persistent cookies: limited to 1–12 months
Analytics cookies may store anonymous metrics for compliance purposes
No permanent cookies or tracking identifiers are used.
8. Third-Party Cookies
Police.Reviews does not use third-party advertising or profiling cookies.
If privacy-friendly analytics tools are used, they operate:
Without sharing personal data externally
Without cross-site tracking
With strong anonymity
No data ever goes to:
❌ Google Ads
❌ Facebook Pixel
❌ TikTok Pixel
❌ Ad networks
9. Security Measures
To protect user data (especially sensitive reports):
End-to-end encryption
No IP logging for anonymous mode
No device fingerprinting
Secure HTTPS/TLS
ISO 27001-aligned server infrastructure
Cookies are never used for identification of whistleblowers.
10. Changes to Cookie Policy
This Policy may be updated to comply with:
New laws
Platform changes
Security updates
Users will be notified of significant revisions.
Contact Information
For privacy inquiries, GDPR requests, or cookie concerns:
📧 dipu@countrypolicy.com
🌐 www.police.reviews
1. COOKIE CONSENT BANNER TEXT (EU & UK GDPR Compliant)
Cookie Banner (Short Version – for immediate display)
We use essential cookies to make Police.Reviews work. With your consent, we use optional cookies to improve functionality and security. You can Accept, Reject, or manage preferences.
Buttons:
Accept All Cookies
Reject Non-Essential
Manage Cookie Preferences
Cookie Preferences Panel (Detailed Legal Text)
Essential Cookies
Required for security, anonymous submissions, and website functionality. These cannot be disabled.
Functional Cookies
Used for language settings, accessibility, and usability improvements.
Analytics Cookies (Anonymous)
Help us understand usage patterns without storing personal data or tracking individuals. Fully GDPR-compliant and anonymised.
We do NOT use advertising cookies, tracking cookies, or social media pixels.
Buttons:
Save Preferences
Accept All
2. FULL GDPR COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTATION (Platform Version)
GDPR Compliance Document
Police.Reviews
1. Data Controller
Police.Reviews
Contact: dipu@countrypolicy.com
2. Lawful Basis for Processing (GDPR Article 6)
3. Data Subject Rights (GDPR Articles 12–23)
Users have the right to:
Access personal data
Rectify incorrect data
Delete data
Withdraw consent
Restrict processing
Data portability
Object to processing
Submit complaints to supervisory authorities
Requests: dipu@countrypolicy.com
4. Data Protection Measures (GDPR Articles 24–32)
Police.Reviews implements:
End-to-end encrypted submissions
No IP logging of anonymous submissions
No device fingerprinting
Secure HTTPS/TLS
Role-based access control
ISO 27001-aligned hosting
Encrypted evidence storage
No sale or external sharing of personal data
5. DPIA Requirement (GDPR Art. 35)
A Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) has been completed due to:
Public-interest reporting
Sensitive policing topics
Whistleblower protection
Conclusion: Low residual risk due to anonymity and technical safeguards.
6. Data Retention
Anonymous reports: indefinite unless removal requested
Accounts: kept until deletion
Evidence: retained only as required for public transparency or legal basis
7. DPO (If Required)
If Police.Reviews becomes large-scale, a Data Protection Officer will be appointed.
3. WEBSITE LEGAL FOOTER TEMPLATES
Place these at the bottom of every page:
Legal Footer Version 1 (Compact)
© Police.Reviews • All Rights Reserved
Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Cookie Policy | Whistleblower Protection | Legal Notice
Legal Footer Version 2 (Extended)
© Police.Reviews
Privacy Policy • Terms of Service • Cookie Policy • Legal Notice • GDPR Compliance • Law Enforcement Request Policy
For privacy inquiries: dipu@countrypolicy.com
Legal Footer Version 3 (Public Safety Focus)
© Police.Reviews — Platform for Police Transparency
GDPR Privacy • Terms • Cookies • Whistleblower Protection • Data Request Policy
Contact: dipu@countrypolicy.com
4. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFER AGREEMENT (IDTA/SCC)
(For transfers outside the EU/EEA — GDPR Articles 44–50)
International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA/SCC Summary)
Police.Reviews
1. Purpose
To ensure all personal data transferred outside the EU/EEA complies with GDPR.
2. Transfer Mechanisms
Police.Reviews may transfer data using:
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) (EU-approved)
UK International Data Transfer Addendum (IDTA) where applicable
Adequacy Decisions (countries recognized as safe by EU)
Binding Corporate Rules (if used by third-party providers)
No data is transferred without a lawful basis.
3. Types of Data Transferred
Encrypted evidence files
Optional user emails (if account exists)
Non-identifiable analytics data
Anonymous submissions have no transferable personal data.
4. Safeguards
We ensure:
Encryption in transit and at rest
No third-party access
No data sale or commercial sharing
Contracts requiring GDPR-level protection
Immediate suspension of transfers if foreign authority access is suspected
5. Government Access Protections
Police.Reviews will:
Contest unlawful foreign data access
Notify users if allowed by law
Reject requests without valid court orders
Minimise data to only what is required
6. Data Subject Rights
Users retain full GDPR rights during international transfers.