Information You Submit
Search queries
A name or location entered in a search tool is sent to the third-party provider that operates that tool. We do not store or log those search terms on our own systems.
Messages
An email or contact message may be kept long enough to respond or maintain the correspondence. It is not shared outside our organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Technical Data From Visits
Like most websites, the service can receive technical details when a browser loads a page. This data helps operate and diagnose the site.
- Internet protocol address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on them.
- Referring site, when one is supplied.
- Visit timestamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site use. A browser can block or limit them, although a feature may behave differently when those controls are enabled.
How Information Is Used
Information is used to operate the service and understand whether its technical components are working.
- Maintain the site and improve performance.
- Route a search request to the relevant partner service.
- Understand which reference pages are useful.
- Detect and correct technical problems.
- Serve advertising that may be based on interests.
External Sites and Advertising
Links can lead to jail rosters, sheriff or corrections pages, court portals, federal locators, and outside search tools. Each destination has its own privacy terms and practices once a visitor leaves this site.
Some advertising partners may track activity across sites for interest-based advertising on their own systems. Their tracking is governed by their policies, not this notice.
Limited Sharing
We do not sell personal data. Information can reach the following parties when necessary for the described service or a lawful obligation.
- Search partners that process a submitted query.
- Analytics providers.
- Advertising networks.
- Law enforcement or government bodies acting under a valid legal order.
Security Measures
We use reasonable security practices for the service, but no connected system can be guaranteed completely secure. Transmission, storage, and partner services all carry risk.
Visitors Under 18
The site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. Please contact us through the Contact Us page if a minor submitted information so that it can be addressed.
Your Choices and Requests
A visitor may make a request about information we hold by using the Contact Us page.
- Request a copy of held personal information.
- Ask to correct inaccurate information.
- Request deletion where applicable.
- Opt out of certain processing where available.
Changes to This Notice
We may revise this notice as the site or its practices change. The updated version will be posted here with a revised effective date.