Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Taken & Found is a community tool for tracking phone and bike thefts in the UK. This website is not affiliated with law enforcement, and submitting a report here does not replace an official police report.

1. What Data We Collect & Why

We collect:

• Theft location data - Used to display reports on the public map.
• Email addresses - Only used to notify users if their report has been approved.

We do not collect names, phone numbers, or any other personal details.

2. Automatic Data Collection (Analytics & Logs)

• Our web hosting and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) may collect anonymous usage data, such as IP addresses, browser types, and time spent on the site.
• This data is not linked to individual reports and is used solely for improving site performance.

3. Data Sharing

• We do not sell or share email addresses for any purpose beyond notifying users about their report status.
• We may use Google Analytics to track website usage, but no personally identifiable information is shared.

4. Data Security & Retention

• We take reasonable steps to protect user data but cannot guarantee absolute security.
• Theft reports remain on the site unless removed at our discretion.

5. Your Rights

You can request to have your submitted report removed by contacting us at admin@takenandfound.com.

6. Cookies

We use cookies to improve user experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

7. Updates to This Policy

This policy may be updated as needed. Last updated: 17 March 2025.