Privacy Policy
Effective Date:23 NOV 2025
Platform: Police.Reviews
Operator: Police.Reviews (Book My Lawyers Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”)
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Police.Reviews collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information.
We operate as an independent public-transparency platform, enabling users to:
Submit police reviews
Report misconduct
Share personal experiences
Upload evidence
Access public-safety information
Protecting user privacy—especially whistleblowers and vulnerable individuals—is our highest priority.
2. Data Protection Principles
Police.Reviews follows:
EU GDPR (2016/679)
German BDSG (if applicable)
ECHR & ICCPR rights
International whistleblower-protection standards
UN privacy & human rights frameworks
We commit to:
Collect only what is necessary
Protect anonymity
Encrypt all sensitive data
Never sell, trade, or misuse data
Allow users to control their information
3. Data We Collect
We collect minimal information, ensuring user protection.
3.1 Anonymous Submissions
When submitting reviews or reports anonymously, we DO NOT collect:
Name
Email
Address
Identification numbers
Anonymous users are fully identity-protected.
3.2 Optional Account Data
If a user creates an account (optional), we may collect:
Email address
Password (encrypted)
Country or region (optional)
Account preferences
3.3 Evidence & Files
Users may upload:
Photos
Videos
Audio
Documents
These are encrypted and stored securely.
3.4 Technical Data
For security and anti-abuse protection only, we may collect:
Browser type
Device type
IP region (not exact IP address, unless required for legal security)
Basic metadata
We do NOT collect exact location unless the user voluntarily submits it in a report.
4. How We Use Data
We use data strictly for:
Displaying reviews
Publishing public-interest content
Operating the platform safely
Improving search, filters, and analytics
Protecting the platform from abuse or fraud
Providing department-level insights (non-personal)
We do NOT use data for:
Advertising networks
Political profiling
Law enforcement targeting
Selling information
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, our legal grounds are:
5.1 Public Interest (GDPR Art. 6(1)(e))
Police accountability and transparency are public-interest activities.
5.2 Legitimate Interest (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f))
We process data to:
Operate the platform
Prevent misuse
Ensure community safety
5.3 Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a))
Account users provide consent for any additional data they submit voluntarily.
6. Whistleblower & Safety Protection
Police.Reviews is designed to protect vulnerable individuals, victims, and witnesses.
We guarantee:
Full anonymity for anonymous submissions
No IP logging for identity tracking
No requirement to disclose personal identity
No cooperation with retaliatory requests from individuals or institutions
All evidence is encrypted
We only release data if:
Required by a valid court order, and
The request complies with international human-rights law
7. Data Sharing
We do not share personal data with:
Police departments
Government agencies
Private companies
Advertisers
Third parties
Exceptions apply only when:
Required by law
Safety risks demand emergency disclosure
User voluntarily requests forwarding of their complaint
Even in these cases, minimum information is shared.
8. Storage & Security
We use:
End-to-end encryption
Secure servers
Firewalls
DDoS protection
GDPR-compliant hosting
Role-based access control
ISO 27001-aligned protocols
No unencrypted data is stored on public servers.
9. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary for:
Platform operation
Public documentation
Legal compliance
Users may request deletion at any time unless the data is part of a legal proceeding.
10. User Rights (GDPR-Compliant)
All users—anonymous or registered—have rights:
Right to Access
Right to Rectification
Right to Erasure
Right to Withdraw Consent
Right to Restrict Processing
Right to Data Portability
Right to Object
To request these rights, contact:
📧 dipu@countrypolicy.com
11. Cookies & Tracking
We use minimal cookies only for:
Basic functionality
Security (anti-bot protection)
Authentication for logged-in users
We do NOT use:
Advertising cookies
Behavioural trackers
Third-party marketing tools
12. Children’s Privacy
Police.Reviews is not intended for users under 18 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
13. International Transfers
Data may be processed in:
The EU
Germany
GDPR-compliant jurisdictions
All transfers follow:
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC)
International data-protection requirements
14. Platform Protection & Immunity
Under global safe-harbour laws (EU eCommerce Directive, US CDA Section 230, etc.):
We are not liable for user-submitted content
Reviews do not represent platform or founder opinion
Users are responsible for their own submissions
We moderate only for safety and legality
This protects both Police.Reviews and Dr. Raju Ahmed Dipu, Founder.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy to reflect:
Legal changes
Platform updates
Security improvements
Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the latest version.
1. COOKIE POLICY — Police.Reviews
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to ensure website functionality and improve user experience. Police.Reviews uses minimal, privacy-safe cookies.
2. Cookies We Use
a) Essential Cookies
Used for:
Security
Authentication (logged-in users)
Site performance
Required for platform operation.
b) Functional Cookies
Used for:
Language preference
Accessibility preferences
c) Analytics Cookies (Optional)
We may use anonymised, GDPR-compliant analytics.
No personally identifying data is collected.
3. Cookies We DO NOT Use
❌ Advertising cookies
❌ Cross-site tracking
❌ Social-media trackers
❌ Behavioural profiling
4. Cookie Control
Users may manage or disable cookies using browser settings. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as the site will not function properly.
5. Changes to Cookie Policy
Updates may occur as needed. Continued use means acceptance.
2. DATA PROTECTION IMPACT ASSESSMENT (DPIA)
Police.Reviews – DPIA Summary (GDPR Art. 35)
1. Purpose of Processing
The platform processes data for:
Publishing public-interest police reviews
Accepting misconduct reports
Storing evidence securely
Maintaining platform security
2. Nature of Data Processed
Anonymous submissions (default)
Optional email for account creation
Uploaded media (encrypted)
Minimal technical metadata
No sensitive personal data is required.
3. Risk Assessment
Potential risks:
Identification of anonymous users
Misuse of platform for false allegations
Data interception
Retaliation risks for whistleblowers
4. Mitigation Measures
End-to-end encryption
No IP logging (beyond region-level data)
Secure hosting (ISO 27001 aligned)
Content moderation for harmful misuse
GDPR-compliant data minimisation
Strict access control and internal confidentiality
Anonymous reporting option
5. Lawful Basis
Public interest (GDPR 6(1)(e))
Legitimate interest (GDPR 6(1)(f))
Consent for account creation (GDPR 6(1)(a))
6. DPIA Conclusion
Residual risks are low due to the platform’s strong anonymity protections and technical safeguards.
Police.Reviews is GDPR-compliant.
3. LAW ENFORCEMENT REQUEST POLICY
Police.Reviews will only cooperate with law enforcement when legally required.
1. Types of Requests We Accept
We only respond to:
Court orders
Judicial warrants
Legally binding subpoenas
Emergency safety requests (verified and justified)
2. Requests We Reject
We do not respond to:
Informal police requests
Verbal demands
Non-judicial notices
Attempts to identify whistleblowers without due process
Retaliatory or abusive requests
3. Principles
a) User Anonymity
If a report was submitted anonymously, we cannot identify the user because:
No personal data is collected
No IP logs are stored
No device identifiers are retained
b) No Backdoor Access
We do not provide:
IP tracking
Device fingerprinting
Hidden monitoring
Law enforcement “portals”
c) Transparency
Where legally permitted, users will be informed if an authority requests their data.
4. Emergency Disclosures
We may disclose minimal information ONLY if:
There is an imminent threat to life
Required under applicable law
4. WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION STATEMENT
Police.Reviews is committed to protecting individuals who report misconduct.
1. Protection Guarantees
Full anonymity for anonymous submissions
No identity tracking
Encrypted evidence storage
No cooperation with retaliatory investigations
Strict adherence to global whistleblower laws
2. Legal Basis
Protected by:
UN Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC)
EU Whistleblower Directive (2019/1937)
ECHR Article 10
ICCPR Article 19
GDPR anonymity principles
3. Non-Retaliation
We prohibit:
Harassment
Intimidation
Suppression of reports
Attempts to identify users
Any attempt to misuse the platform for retaliation results in permanent bans.
5. UNIFIED LEGAL PAGE (TERMS + PRIVACY + POLICIES)
Below is a simplified unified version combining all legal sections for a single website page.
Unified Legal Framework – Police.Reviews
A. Terms of Service
Platform used for public-interest reporting
Anonymous submissions permitted
Users responsible for their content
Illegal content prohibited
Platform not liable for user submissions (Safe Harbour laws apply)
Accounts optional
Reviews may be moderated for safety and legality
B. Privacy Policy
GDPR-compliant
Minimal data collection
Anonymous mode protects identity
No sale or misuse of data
Evidence encrypted
Users may request deletion
No tracking or advertising cookies
C. Cookie Policy
Only essential and functional cookies used
No advertising or profiling
Users can disable cookies in browser
Essential cookies required for operation
D. Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)
Data minimisation
Legitimate interest & public interest lawful bases
Encrypted storage
Identified risks mitigated
Platform considered low-risk under GDPR
E. Law Enforcement Request Policy
Only court-ordered lawful requests honoured
Anonymous users cannot be identified
No backdoor access
No informal or retaliatory cooperation
Emergency disclosures only with legal justification
F. Whistleblower Protection Statement
Strict anonymity protections
Retaliation prevention
Support for victims, witnesses, and citizens
International legal compliance
Secure evidence storage
Contact Information
📧 evidence@police.reviews
🌐 www.police.reviews