Privacy Notice and Data Use

This notice describes what information may be collected when you use this private Red Willow County reference service, why it is used, and when it may be shared. By using the service, you accept these practices.

Information You Provide

Search requests

A name or location entered in a search tool is sent to the third-party provider operating that tool. Search terms are not retained or logged by this service.

Messages

Messages sent through an available contact method may be kept to answer the inquiry. They are not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.


Technical Data and Cookies

Standard technical information may be collected when a page loads, including an IP address, browser and version, device and operating-system information, pages viewed, time on page, referring source, and timestamps.

  • IP address and general connection information
  • Browser, device type, and operating system
  • Pages visited, referring page, and visit timing
  • Error, performance, and security signals

Cookies

Cookies may be used to understand use of the service and to support features. Browser settings can limit cookies, although some functions may then behave differently.


How Information Is Used

Technical and submitted information may be used to operate and improve the service, route a search request to the relevant partner, assess which pages are helpful, solve reliability issues, and display advertising that may be interest-based.


Outside Sites and Advertising

Links can lead to sheriff, corrections, court, government, and third-party search services. Their privacy practices apply once you leave this service. Advertising providers may track activity across websites on their own systems for ad delivery.


Who May Receive Data

Personal information is not sold. It may be shared with the limited parties needed to provide the service or comply with a valid legal requirement.

  • Search partners processing a request
  • Analytics and technical service providers
  • Advertising networks
  • Government or law-enforcement bodies responding to a valid legal order

Security Limits

Reasonable safeguards are used for the information handled here, but no internet-connected system can promise complete security. Protection against every unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure cannot be guaranteed.


Visitors Under Eighteen

This service is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. A parent or guardian who believes a minor supplied personal information may request its deletion.


Your Choices and Rights

You may ask to access, correct, delete, or limit certain processing of personal information held through a direct message. Legal and operational limits can affect the response.


Changes to This Notice

This notice may change as the service changes. An updated version takes effect when posted here.