Information you provide
Search entries
When you type a name or place into a search feature, the query is sent to the independent provider that operates that feature. We do not retain or log those search terms on our own systems.
Messages
If you send an email or a message through a contact channel, we keep the information needed to respond. We do not share a message outside our organization unless a legal requirement calls for disclosure.
Automatic technical information
Like most websites, we receive limited technical information when a browser loads a page. This helps operate the service, understand traffic, and diagnose problems.
- 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 the request
Cookies
Cookies help us understand how visitors use the resource. You can block or remove cookies through browser controls, though some functions may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How information is used
We use the information described above for practical operation of the resource and its search connections.
- Maintain and improve site performance
- Send a search request to the applicable partner service
- Understand which resource pages visitors find useful
- Identify and resolve technical faults
- Display advertising that may be based on interests
External websites and advertising
Links may lead to WVDCR search tools, sheriff or corrections pages, court portals, and independent search providers. Once you follow an external link, that organization’s privacy rules and practices apply instead of this notice.
Some advertising partners may collect activity across websites to provide interest-based advertising through their own systems. We do not control those partners’ policies or technical operations.
Who may receive information
We do not sell personal information. Information can nevertheless be shared with the limited categories of recipients below when needed for the stated purpose or required by law.
- Search partners that process submitted queries
- Analytics providers that help measure site use
- Advertising networks that deliver or measure ads
- Law-enforcement agencies or government bodies responding to a valid legal order
Security practices
We use reasonable, standard safeguards intended to protect information in our control. No internet-connected service can promise complete security, and we cannot guarantee that a transmission or stored item will never be affected by unauthorized access.
Visitors under 18
This resource is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor submitted information to us, contact us so that we can review and delete it where appropriate.
Your information choices
You may ask about personal information we hold and request action on it, subject to verification and applicable law.
- Request a copy of information held about you
- Ask that inaccurate information be corrected
- Request deletion of information, where applicable
- Opt out of certain processing when that option is available
Changes to this notice
We may revise this Privacy Notice as the resource or its practices change. A revised version will be posted here with an updated effective date.