Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 2026

Dispatch Watch is built to respect your privacy. No ads, no third-party trackers, and we never sell your data. This page explains the little data we do handle and why.

The short version: we store the account you create and the counties you save. We don't run ad networks, we don't build advertising profiles, and we don't sell or share your personal information.

What we store

Your account — username, email address, and a one-way hash of your password (never the password itself).
Your preferences — the counties you bookmark and your default county, so they sync across your devices.
Your API keys — the free transcription keys you provide at sign-up are stored encrypted on our relay and used only to transcribe audio for you.
Abuse protection — short-lived, in-memory rate-limit counters (including a hashed/transient view of your IP) to stop abuse. These expire automatically and are not used to profile you.

What stays on your device

Your session token and interface preferences live in your browser's local storage. Transcription happens in your browser using your API keys; call text and the map are generated on your device.

Analytics

We use privacy-friendly, cookieless usage analytics (Cloudflare Web Analytics) to see rough traffic trends. It does not use cookies, does not fingerprint you, and does not track individuals across sites.

Notifications

Push notifications are strictly opt-in and per-device. We only send alerts for the county and zone you choose, and you can turn them off any time in your device settings.

Third parties

To work, the app talks to the services you'd expect: scanner-feed operators, your chosen AI providers (via your keys), OpenStreetMap for maps and geocoding, and our own relay. We don't send your personal data to advertisers.

Your choices

Delete saved counties any time from the app.
Remove your API keys in your profile.
Request account deletion by contacting the site operator.

Children

Dispatch Watch isn't directed at children under 13 and we don't knowingly collect their data.

Changes

If this policy changes, we'll update the date above. Significant changes will be noted on the site.