Privacy policy
This privacy policy explains how Digital Witness Statements (DWS) handles information when the software is used.
Who we are
Digital Witness Statements (DWS) is an independent software project developed by Lee Strong, working under Mestro Group.
Information processed
The software may process information entered by users when drafting witness statements, including:
- Witness names and contact details
- Witness narrative accounts
- Incident information entered during statement capture
How information is used
Information entered into DWS is used only to generate structured witness statements for review or export.
DWS does not sell, share or profile this information.
Data storage
Statement data may be stored locally on the device used to run the software to support editing and export functionality.
Users are responsible for managing and securing exported documents in accordance with their organisation's policies.
DWS is an independent software tool and does not replace official policing systems or procedures.
Changes to this policy
This policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page.