Information You Provide
Search requests
If you enter a name, location, or other search term into a search tool, that query is submitted to the third-party provider that operates the tool. We do not store or log the search terms on our side.
Messages
Information sent in an email or contact message may be retained so we can respond. We do not share those messages outside our organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Technical Data and Cookies
When a page is loaded, routine technical information may be collected to operate, secure, and understand the site.
- Internet Protocol address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on them.
- Referring website, when one is supplied.
- Date and time of activity.
Cookies
Cookies help us understand how visitors use the site. You can block or delete cookies through browser settings, although some features may work differently when cookies are unavailable.
How Information Is Used
We use the information described above to operate and improve this reference site.
- Maintain the site and support reliable performance.
- Pass a search request to the partner service selected by the visitor.
- Understand which pages and official-source explanations are useful.
- Identify and correct technical problems.
- Display advertising that may be relevant to visitor interests.
Links, Tools, and Advertising
This site links to official offices, court portals, corrections resources, and outside search tools. Once you leave this site, the destination's own privacy notice and practices govern the information you provide there.
Advertising partners may collect activity across websites for interest-based advertising through their own systems. Those partners control their data practices, including any choices they make available.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal information. Information may be disclosed to the following recipients when needed for the stated purposes or when legally required.
- Search partners that process a submitted query.
- Analytics providers that help measure site use.
- Advertising networks that deliver or measure ads.
- Law-enforcement or government bodies responding to a valid legal order.
Security Practices
We use reasonable practices intended to protect information, but no internet-connected system can be guaranteed completely secure. We cannot promise that unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure will never occur.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor submitted personal information, contact us so the information can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Privacy Choices
You may ask about personal information we hold or make a request related to it.
- Request a copy of personal information held by us.
- Ask us to correct inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of information where applicable.
- Opt out of certain processing where that option applies.
Changes to This Notice
We may revise this notice as the site or its services change. An updated version will appear on this page with a revised effective date, and continued use after posting means the updated notice applies.