Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 3, 2026.

This Privacy Policy explains how CrimeBasics.com (“we”, “our”, or “the site”) collects, uses and protects information when you visit or interact with our website. CrimeBasics.com provides general informational content related to crime, legality and everyday legal questions. We take privacy seriously and aim to be transparent about how your information is handled.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

If you contact us through email or a contact form, you may choose to provide:

Your email address
Your name or nickname
Any message content you include

We only use this information to respond to your inquiry.

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit CrimeBasics.com, standard technical data may be collected automatically, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Referring URLs

This data helps us improve site performance and understand how visitors interact with our content.

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Improve website functionality
Analyze traffic and usage patterns
Support affiliate link tracking
Enhance user experience

For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for purposes such as:

Improving website performance and user experience
Understanding which content is most helpful
Responding to messages sent through our contact page
Detecting technical issues
Running analytics to measure traffic
Supporting affiliate link attribution

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

3. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services, such as:

Analytics providers
Advertising platforms
Affiliate programs
Hosting providers

These services may collect anonymized or aggregated information about your visit using their own cookies or tracking tools. We do not control their privacy practices and recommend reviewing their policies if needed.

Third-party partners do not receive your personal details unless you explicitly provide them.

4. Affiliate Links

CrimeBasics.com may contain affiliate links. When you click on an affiliate link, a cookie may be placed on your device so that partners can attribute any qualifying purchase to our site. This helps support the website at no additional cost to you.

For more details, please see our Affiliate Disclosure.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect information from:

Unauthorized access
Loss
Misuse
Alteration

However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security. Visitors use the website at their own risk.

6. Children’s Privacy

CrimeBasics.com is intended for general information use and is not directed toward children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us and we will remove it promptly.

7. Links to External Sites

Our website may link to external websites for reference or affiliate purposes.
We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices or policies of third-party websites.

8. Your Choices and Controls

You may:

Disable cookies through your browser settings
Request that we delete any personal information you voluntarily provided
Decline to use the contact form or submit personal data

If you want us to remove information you’ve submitted, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements or our website practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle information, you can reach us at: