Overview
NinerWatch is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our website and services.
IMPORTANT: NinerWatch is not affiliated with or endorsed by UNC Charlotte. This is an unofficial service created to aggregate and display publicly available campus safety information.
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit NinerWatch, we automatically collect certain information about your device and your interaction with our website.
- →Device information (browser type, operating system, IP address)
- →Usage data (pages visited, time spent on pages)
- →Referral source (how you found our website)
- →General location information (city/region level only)
User-Provided Information
NinerWatch allows anonymous comments on incident reports. When you post a comment, we collect:
- →Your comment text
- →A randomly generated anonymous identifier
- →Timestamp of when the comment was posted
- →Voting actions (stored locally on your device)
We do not collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or account information. All user participation is anonymous.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for specific purposes that help us improve your experience while keeping your data secure.
01Service Provision
We use collected data to provide and maintain the NinerWatch service, ensuring that all features function properly for users.
02User Experience
We optimize our website performance and user experience based on how visitors interact with our platform.
03Analytics
We monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends to improve content and service delivery across the platform.
04Security
We prevent and address technical issues and security concerns to ensure a safe browsing environment.
05Community Content
We display user-generated content (comments) on incident reports to facilitate community discussion and information sharing about campus safety events.
Third-Party Services
NinerWatch uses the following third-party services to help operate our website:
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they use information. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies to understand how they process your data.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to maintain the safety of your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Breach Protocol
In the event of a data breach that affects user information, we will make reasonable efforts to notify affected users in accordance with applicable laws.
Anonymous Nature of Service
NinerWatch is designed to be anonymous. We do not require users to create accounts or provide personally identifiable information to view content or post comments.
The anonymous identifiers used for comments are generated randomly and are not connected to your real identity. However, be aware that information you voluntarily disclose in comments could potentially identify you.
Children's Privacy
NinerWatch is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information.
📝Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at the email address below.