Privacy Policy
Missing Persons Network is committed to protecting the privacy, safety, and dignity of individuals and families who use this platform. This policy explains what information we collect, how it is used, and how we safeguard it.
Information we collect
We only collect information that is necessary to help locate missing persons and operate the website safely.
- Case details submitted by families or authorised representatives
- Photos and descriptions of missing persons
- Tip information submitted by the public
- Basic technical data such as browser type and device information
We do not collect unnecessary personal data or require public user accounts to view cases.
How information is used
Information is used only for legitimate public safety purposes.
- Publishing active missing person alerts
- Generating printable posters
- Forwarding tips to the appropriate contact or authorities
- Improving site reliability and usability
We never sell, rent, or trade personal information.
Tips and submissions
Tips submitted through our forms are handled privately. They are not posted publicly and are only shared with the appropriate case contact or law enforcement when necessary.
- No public comments or discussion threads
- No public user profiles
- No sharing of tipster identities without consent (unless legally required)
Cookies and analytics
We use limited cookies to ensure the website functions correctly and to understand how visitors use the site.
These may include:
- Session cookies required for basic functionality
- Security and performance cookies
- Anonymous usage statistics through services such as Google Analytics
Analytics data is aggregated and does not identify individual visitors.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.
Search engines and public visibility
Active cases may be visible to search engines to increase the likelihood of locating missing persons. Once a person is found, the page is removed and search engines are asked to delete their listings promptly.
We intentionally avoid keeping permanent public archives to protect long-term privacy.
Data retention
Information is kept only as long as necessary for an active case. When a case is resolved or removal is requested, public data is deleted or disabled promptly.
For more details, please see our Data Removal page.
Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect information against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. However, no website can guarantee absolute security.
Your rights
If you believe information about you or your family is inaccurate, outdated, or should not be displayed, you may request correction or removal at any time.
We will review all requests in good faith and act promptly.
Contact us
You can reach us through our Contact page or by email.