Information You Choose to Send
Terms Entered in Search Boxes
A name, location, or other term entered in a search box is transmitted to the third-party provider that operates that tool. This site does not keep or log those search terms on its own systems. The provider’s privacy terms govern its handling of the query.
Messages Sent to Us
If you send an email or contact message, we retain the details needed to read and answer it. We do not share that correspondence outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Technical Data Collected Automatically
Ordinary server and analytics processes can collect technical details when a page loads. Those details may include:
- Your Internet Protocol address.
- The browser and browser version in use.
- Your device class and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on them.
- The referring site, when supplied.
- Date and time stamps for requests.
Cookie Controls
Cookies help show how visitors use the site and support certain features. You may block or remove cookies through your browser settings, although parts of the site may then work differently.
How the Data Supports the Site
Collected data is used only for operating, understanding, and protecting the service. Common uses include:
- Keeping pages available and responsive.
- Sending search requests to the selected partner tool.
- Learning which reference pages visitors find useful.
- Detecting and correcting technical faults.
- Displaying advertising that may reflect visitor interests.
Privacy Beyond This Website
Links lead to HCSO, DPSCS, Maryland courts, federal locators, public-record portals, and independent search tools. Once you follow one, the destination’s privacy policy controls its collection and use of data.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize activity across sites and select interest-based ads. That tracking occurs under their policies, not as a record stored by this site.
Parties That May Receive Data
We do not sell personal data. Limited information may be processed or disclosed to:
- Search partners that receive a submitted query.
- Analytics providers that measure site use.
- Advertising networks that deliver ads.
- Law-enforcement or government bodies acting under a valid legal order.
Reasonable Security, Not a Guarantee
We use standard practices intended to protect information. No internet-connected service is fully secure, however, and we cannot promise that a breach, loss, or unauthorized access will never occur.
Visitors Must Be Adults
The site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, contact us so it can be reviewed and deleted.
Choices About Personal Data
Subject to applicable law and verification, you may ask us to:
- Provide a copy of personal data we hold.
- Correct inaccurate personal details.
- Erase eligible personal information.
- Stop or opt out of certain processing.
Revisions to This Notice
This privacy notice may change as the service or applicable practices change. A revised version will be posted here with an updated effective date.