Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 12, 2026

We respect your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

1. Information We Collect

We collect limited information when you use PoliceScannerFinder:

Usage Data: We may collect non-personally identifiable information about how visitors use our site, such as pages viewed, time spent on pages, and general geographic region (at the state or country level). This data is collected in aggregate and is not linked to any individual.

Search Queries: When you use our ZIP code search feature, we may log the ZIP code entered to improve search results and coverage. We do not associate ZIP code searches with any personal identifier.

Cookies: We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some features of the site may not function properly as a result.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used solely to:

- Improve the functionality and content of PoliceScannerFinder - Analyze overall usage trends to prioritize coverage of scanner feeds - Diagnose technical problems and maintain site performance - Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your information to third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Third-Party Services and Advertising

PoliceScannerFinder links to and embeds content from third-party services, most notably Broadcastify (broadcastify.com) for live scanner audio streams. When you interact with these third-party embeds or links, you are subject to those services' own privacy policies and terms of use. We encourage you to review their policies.

We use Ezoic to manage advertising on this site. Ezoic and its advertising partners may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing activity. Ezoic's privacy practices are described in their privacy policy. For more information about how Ezoic and its partners collect and use data on this site, see the disclosure below.

We may also use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand site usage. These tools may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This data is processed in accordance with those providers' privacy policies.

4. Data Retention

We retain aggregate usage data for up to 24 months for the purpose of trend analysis and site improvement. We do not retain personally identifiable information beyond what is necessary to respond to a contact form inquiry.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of data we hold about you. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information on our Contact page.

California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Please contact us for more information.

6. Children's Privacy

PoliceScannerFinder is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

7. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect from loss, theft, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of the page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please visit our Contact page to reach out to us.

Advertising Disclosure (Ezoic)

Ezoic Services

Ezoic Services
This website uses the services of Ezoic Inc. (“Ezoic”), including to manage third-party interest-based advertising. Ezoic may employ a variety of technologies on this website, including tools to serve content, display advertisements and enable advertising to visitors of this website, which may utilize first and third-party cookies.
A cookie is a small text file sent to your device by a web server that enables the website to remember information about your browsing activity. First-party cookies are created by the site you are visiting, while third-party cookies are set by domains other than the one you're visiting. Ezoic and our partners may place third-party cookies, tags, beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to monitor interactions with advertisements and optimize ad targeting. Please note that disabling cookies may limit access to certain content and features on the website, and rejecting cookies does not eliminate advertisements but will result in non-personalized advertising. You can find more information about cookies and how to manage them here.
The following information may be collected, used, and stored in a cookie when serving personalized ads:

IP address
Operating system type and version
Device type
Language preferences
Web browser type
Email (in a hashed or encrypted form)

Ezoic and its partners may use this data in combination with information that has been independently collected to deliver targeted advertisements across various platforms and websites. Ezoic’s partners may also gather additional data, such as unique IDs, advertising IDs, geolocation data, usage data, device information, traffic data, referral sources, and interactions between users and websites or advertisements, to create audience segments for targeted advertising across different devices, browsers, and apps. You can find more information about interest-based advertising and how to manage them here.
You can view Ezoic’s privacy policy here, or for additional information about Ezoic’s advertising and other partners, you can view Ezoic’s advertising partners here.