Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 30, 2026

1. Introduction

SafeMoldova (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

  • Email address
  • Username
  • Profile information (name, profile picture)

Location Information

  • Your location (when you grant permission)
  • Alert zones you set up

Content You Create

  • Posts and incident reports
  • Photos and videos you upload
  • Comments

Device Information

  • Device type and operating system
  • Push notification token (to send you alerts)

Payment Information: Credit card details and billing information are handled exclusively by our payment processor (Stripe) and are never stored on our servers.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Provide real-time safety alerts and notifications
  • Display relevant safety information on the map
  • Process and deliver incident reports
  • Moderate content for community safety
  • Process subscription payments
  • Improve and optimize our services
  • Communicate important updates

4. RSS Feed Content & Data Handling

Important Notice About News and Feed Content:

  • No Database Storage: We do NOT save feed source data (such as videos, images, articles, or other media) in our database
  • Direct RSS Access: All news content is exclusively taken from publicly available RSS feeds and displayed directly in the app
  • Free Content: All news and feed content is public and free for everyone in the app
  • No Charges: We do NOT charge any amount for accessing RSS feed content
  • Source Attribution: Each content source is properly mentioned and attributed to its original publisher
  • Content Ownership: All RSS feed content remains the property of the original publishers and content creators

The news content displayed in SafeMoldova is aggregated from various public RSS feeds. We act as a news aggregator, providing convenient access to publicly available information. All content rights belong to the original sources, and we ensure proper attribution for each article, video, or media item displayed.

5. Data Security

All your data is encrypted and protected using industry-standard security measures. We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, all your personal data is permanently removed from our systems.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Delete your account and all associated data
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Request a copy of your data

8. Data Deletion

When you delete your account, all your data is permanently removed, including your posts, comments, media, and alert zones. To request data deletion, visit safemoldova.com/request-data-deletion or contact us at safe.moldova@gmail.com.

9. Age Restriction

SafeMoldova is intended for users aged 18 and older. The app may display content not suitable for minors, including crime reports, accidents, and incident imagery. We do not knowingly collect information from persons under 18.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the “Last updated” date and sending a notification through the app where appropriate.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

Email: safe.moldova@gmail.com

Location: Chișinău, Republic of Moldova