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Privacy Policy
SOS The Fairways Glenn Dale MD · Effective Date: April 12, 2026
SOS The Fairways Glenn Dale MD ("the App," "we," "us," or "our") is a resident-only neighborhood safety application serving verified residents of The Fairways community in Glenn Dale, Maryland. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use the App and its associated services.
By registering for or using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.
Information We Collect
To operate a trusted, resident-only safety platform, we collect the following categories of information:
- Identity information: your full name and email address, collected during account registration.
- Phone number: collected and verified during account setup to enable two-factor authentication and, if you choose, emergency alert delivery.
- Home address and proof of residency: collected to confirm that you are a current resident of The Fairways. Your full address is not publicly displayed within the App.
- Alert preferences: your choices regarding emergency SMS alerts and automated voice-call alerts, stored to honor your consent decisions.
- Incident reports and community content: text descriptions, comments, photographs, and short videos that you voluntarily submit when reporting suspicious activity or incidents.
- Device and usage information: device type, operating system version, app version, session logs, and error reports, collected as necessary to maintain security and reliability.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Resident verification: to confirm that each account holder is a current, authorized resident of The Fairways.
- Account security: to authenticate your identity, prevent unauthorized access, and protect the integrity of the platform.
- Incident reporting: to receive, store, and share your submitted reports with other verified residents and authorized moderators.
- Neighborhood alerts: to deliver urgent push notifications and, if you have opted in, emergency SMS and automated voice-call alerts.
- Moderation and abuse prevention: to review content, enforce community standards, and take action against accounts that violate the Terms of Service.
- Service improvement: to diagnose technical issues, monitor performance, and improve the App's reliability and features.
Resident Verification and Security
Access to the App is restricted to verified residents of The Fairways and authorized moderators and administrators. During registration, you are required to submit your home address and proof of residency. This information is reviewed by authorized personnel solely for the purpose of confirming eligibility.
Your full home address is not publicly displayed to other residents within the App. Address information is stored securely and used only for verification and, where legally required, for compliance purposes.
We implement technical and administrative safeguards to protect account credentials and personal data against unauthorized access, including phone number verification and session management controls.
Incident Reporting and Moderation
When you submit an incident report, your content — including text, photos, and videos — is shared with other verified residents within the App and reviewed by authorized moderators. You are responsible for the accuracy and appropriateness of the content you submit.
Moderators and administrators may review, hide, or remove content that violates community standards. Incident reports may be retained to support ongoing safety awareness within the community and, where appropriate, to assist law enforcement upon lawful request.
The App is a community safety tool and is not a replacement for 911 or law enforcement. For emergencies, always contact 911 first.
SMS and Voice Alert Consent
During account setup and alert-preference selection, you may separately choose to opt in to emergency SMS text alerts and automated voice-call alerts for serious neighborhood incidents. These alerts are optional and distinct from standard in-app push notifications.
- Opt-in: Consent is provided voluntarily through the App during account setup or in your alert preferences. You verify ownership of your phone number as part of this process.
- Message frequency: Message frequency varies based on community activity and reported incidents. You may receive multiple messages per day during active incidents.
- Message and data rates: Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier plan.
- Opt-out: You may opt out of SMS alerts at any time by replying STOP to any alert message. You may also manage your alert preferences directly within the App.
- Help: Reply HELP to any alert message for assistance, or contact us at [email protected].
You may update or withdraw your SMS and voice-call alert consent at any time through your in-app notification preferences. Withdrawing consent will not affect your access to other App features.
Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We do not share your information with advertisers or marketing partners.
We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: We work with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating the platform, including cloud hosting, identity authentication, SMS and voice messaging delivery, and media storage providers. These providers are contractually obligated to use your data only to perform services on our behalf.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law, court order, or lawful request from a government authority.
- Safety and emergency: We may disclose information when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect the safety of any person or to prevent imminent harm.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. These measures include encrypted data transmission, access controls, and regular security reviews.
No method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you believe your account has been compromised, please contact us immediately at [email protected].
Children's Privacy
The App is intended for use by adults who are verified residents of The Fairways. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that a minor has provided personal information without verifiable parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify registered users through the App or by email.
Your continued use of the App after any changes to this Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at:
SOS The Fairways Glenn Dale MDEmail: [email protected]
Glenn Dale, Maryland
This Privacy Policy was last updated on April 12, 2026. SOS The Fairways Glenn Dale MD is a resident-only neighborhood safety platform and is not affiliated with any government agency or law enforcement body.