Information You Provide
Search entries
A name or location entered into a search tool is sent to the provider operating that tool. We do not maintain a separate log of those search terms on our own systems.
Messages
If you send a message or email, we keep the details needed to reply. We do not share it outside our organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Technical Data and Cookies
Like most websites, the service and its providers can receive technical details when a page loads.
- Internet protocol address
- Browser type and version
- Device and operating-system information
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent
- Referring website, when supplied
- Access timestamps
Cookies
Cookies help measure site use and remember certain preferences. Browser controls can limit cookies, although portions of the site or outside tools may then work differently.
How Information Is Used
Collected information is used to operate and improve the service, route a search to its provider, understand which material is useful, troubleshoot technical problems, and allow advertising that may be tailored to interests.
Links and Advertisers
The site links to sheriff, court, corrections, federal-locator, and outside search services. Their privacy policies govern information after you leave this site. Advertising partners may measure activity across websites on their own systems for interest-based advertising.
Recipients of Data
We do not sell personal data. It can be handled by limited service providers in the ordinary operation of the site.
- Search partners that process a submitted query
- Analytics providers
- Advertising networks
- Government or law-enforcement authorities when a valid legal order requires disclosure
Security Practices
We use reasonable safeguards designed for a public reference website, but no internet-connected service can promise complete security. Do not send sensitive details unless they are necessary for a question you choose to submit.
Visitors Under 18
The site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. A parent or guardian who believes a minor submitted information may ask us to remove it.
Your Information Choices
You may contact us about information you provided directly.
- Ask what directly submitted information we retain
- Request correction of inaccurate contact information
- Request deletion where appropriate
- Ask to opt out of certain processing where available
Changes to This Notice
We may revise this notice when site practices change. The current version will be posted here when updated.