Information You Submit
Search terms
A name, location, or other term entered in a search box is transmitted to the third-party company that provides that tool. We do not keep or log those search terms on our own system. The provider's privacy policy controls its collection and use.
Messages
If you send an email or contact-form message, we retain the information needed to read and answer it. We do not share a message outside our organization unless disclosure is required by law or a valid legal order.
Automatic Technical Information
Like most sites, basic technical and usage details may be recorded when a page loads. This data supports security, performance, and aggregate traffic analysis.
- Your internet protocol address
- Browser name and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on them
- The referring site, when available
- Date and time stamps
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools can help measure how visitors use the site and support advertising. You may block or remove cookies through browser controls. Some features can act differently when cookies are disabled.
Uses of Collected Data
Collected information is used only for site operations and related business needs.
- Keep pages available, secure, and responsive
- Send a search request to the selected partner service
- Measure which content visitors find useful
- Locate errors and repair technical problems
- Display advertising that may reflect visitor interests
Websites Beyond Our Control
Links may lead to WVDCR, Barbour County offices, West Virginia courts, federal locators, release-record resources, and outside search providers. Their privacy notices govern data after you click away or use their forms. Review those terms before submitting personal information.
Advertising companies may use their own technology to study activity across multiple websites and select interest-based ads. That tracking occurs through their systems, not a record maintained by this site.
Parties Receiving Data
We do not sell personal information. Limited data may be available to parties that perform a defined function.
- Search partners that process a submitted query
- Analytics vendors that measure traffic and use
- Advertising networks serving or measuring ads
- Law enforcement or government bodies acting under a valid legal demand
Reasonable Security Measures
We use standard safeguards suited to the information and service. No internet connection, storage system, or security method is immune from loss, misuse, or intrusion. We cannot promise that a breach will never occur.
Visitors Under Eighteen
The site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. A parent or guardian who believes a minor submitted information may use the Contacts page to request deletion.
Your Privacy Choices
Subject to applicable law and our ability to verify a request, you may ask to exercise these choices.
- Receive a copy of personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate personal information
- Request deletion of information we control
- Object to or opt out of certain processing
Changes to This Notice
We may revise this privacy notice as practices or services change. The updated version takes effect when it is posted here with a new effective date.