Information You Submit
A name or location entered in a search box passes to the third-party provider that operates that tool. This site does not store or log those search terms on its own systems. A message sent by email or a contact form may be retained long enough to answer it. Message content is not shared outside the organization unless required by law.
Automatic Technical Records
Ordinary server, analytics, and advertising tools can collect technical facts during a visit.
- Internet Protocol address
- Browser name and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent
- Referring page, when supplied
- Date and time stamps
Cookies help measure use and support site functions. A browser can block them, although some features may then work differently.
How Data Is Used
Collected data supports a limited set of operating purposes.
- Run the pages and improve response speed
- Route a search to the selected outside provider
- Measure which Ottawa County resources are useful
- Diagnose errors and security problems
- Display advertising that may reflect inferred interests
Links and Outside Services
Links lead to sheriff, jail, corrections, court, release-record, federal locator, and outside search resources. The destination’s privacy terms apply after a visitor leaves this site. Advertising providers may use their own systems to recognize activity across sites for interest-based advertising.
When Data Is Shared
Personal data is not sold by this site. Limited information may reach search partners that process a query, analytics vendors, advertising networks, and law-enforcement or government bodies responding to a valid legal order.
Security Practices
Reasonable administrative and technical safeguards are used. No internet-connected service is immune from interception, misuse, or breach, so absolute security cannot be promised.
Visitors Under Eighteen
The site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under eighteen. A parent or guardian may use the Contacts page to request deletion of information submitted by a minor.
Your Privacy Choices
Subject to applicable law and the data actually held, a user may ask for a copy, request correction, seek deletion, or object to certain processing. Browser and device controls can also limit cookies and interest-based advertising.
Notice Updates
This notice may change as practices or services change. A revised version takes effect when posted with its updated effective date.