Information You Submit
Search terms
A name or location entered into a search box is transmitted to the outside provider that operates the tool. We do not store or log those search terms on our systems.
Messages
When you email or submit a contact message, we keep the information needed to answer. We do not share it outside our organization unless the law requires disclosure.
Automatic Technical Information
Normal web systems may record technical details when a page loads.
- Internet Protocol address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent
- Referring website, when supplied
- Date and time stamps
Cookies
Cookies help measure how visitors use the site. A browser can reject or delete them, though some features may then work differently.
How Information Is Used
Collected information supports site operation and visitor service.
- Maintain speed and availability
- Send searches to the selected partner
- Measure which pages are useful
- Diagnose and repair technical faults
- Display advertising that may reflect interests
Links and Outside Services
Links may lead to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, Illinois VINE, county courts, IDOC, federal locators, or outside search tools. Once a visitor leaves, the destination’s own privacy terms apply.
Advertising partners may track activity across websites to select ads. That processing occurs on their systems, not ours.
Who May Receive Data
We do not sell personal information. Limited data may be handled by:
- Search providers processing a submitted query
- Analytics providers measuring site traffic
- Advertising networks serving ads
- Law-enforcement or government bodies acting under a valid legal order
Security Measures
We use customary safeguards suited to a public website. No internet service is fully secure, so we cannot promise that a breach or unauthorized access will never occur.
Visitors Under Eighteen
This site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. A parent or guardian may use the Get in Touch page to request deletion of information submitted by a minor.
Your Privacy Choices
Subject to applicable law, a person may ask for a copy of personal data we hold, request a correction, seek deletion, or object to certain processing. Use the contact page to submit a request.
Changes to This Notice
We may revise this notice as services or practices change. A new version takes effect when it is posted here with an updated effective date.