Overview & Commitment to Safety
The GBV Service Directory application is designed to provide individuals affected by gender-based violence (GBV) with fast, confidential, and safe access to essential support services—including police stations, medical centers, legal aid providers, and safe shelters.
We do not require you to create an account, log in, or provide personal identification details (such as your name, email address, or phone number) to use this application.
Information We Collect and How We Use It
Third-Party Services
The application may interact with the following third-party services to deliver its core features:
OpenStreetMap & Nominatim
Privacy PolicyUsed for map rendering and reverse geocoding to display nearby addresses.
Google Maps / Device Navigation
If you choose to navigate to a service location, the app opens your external mapping application (e.g., Google Maps). Interactions with external apps are governed by their respective privacy policies.
We do not use third-party analytics trackers, advertising networks, or user profiling tools in this application.
Data Retention & Security
- Because we do not require account registration or collect personal identifiers, we do not maintain personal user profiles or historical tracking logs on our servers.
- All communications with directory backend servers utilize standard secure protocols.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not targeted directly at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. You are advised to review this page periodically for any updates.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding this Privacy Policy or the practices of this application, please contact us at:

