Information You Choose to Send
Terms Entered in Search
A name or location entered in a search tool is transmitted to the third-party provider that operates that tool. Montgomery County Recent Arrests does not store or log those search terms on its own systems.
Messages Sent to Us
Email and contact submissions are retained as needed to answer the sender. They are not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Technical Data Collected Automatically
Ordinary web logs and analytics may record limited technical information when a page loads, including:
- The connecting IP address
- Browser name and version
- Device class and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on them
- The referring website, when supplied
- Date and time stamps
Cookie Controls
Cookies help measure how visitors use the site. A browser can reject or delete them, although blocking cookies may change how some features work.
Purposes for Using Data
Collected information supports the operation and improvement of the site. It may be used to:
- Maintain speed and reliable page delivery
- Send search requests to the selected partner
- Understand which pages visitors use
- Diagnose and repair technical problems
- Display advertising that may reflect visitor interests
Privacy on Linked Services
Links may lead to JailTracker, sheriff and corrections pages, court portals, federal locators, or outside search tools. Once a visitor leaves this site, the destination’s privacy policy controls its collection and use of data.
Some advertising providers may measure activity across different websites to select ads. That processing occurs through the provider’s systems and is governed by its rules.
Parties That May Receive Data
Personal information is not sold. Limited information may be handled by:
- Search partners processing submitted queries
- Analytics providers measuring site use
- Advertising networks serving or measuring ads
- Law enforcement or government agencies acting under a valid legal order
Reasonable Security Measures
Standard administrative and technical safeguards are used where appropriate. No internet-connected service can promise complete security, so the site cannot guarantee that a breach will never occur.
Visitors Younger Than Eighteen
The site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. A parent or guardian may use the Contact Us page to request deletion if a minor submitted information.
Choices About Personal Data
Depending on applicable law and the data held, a person may ask to:
- Receive a copy of personal data held
- Correct inaccurate personal information
- Delete eligible personal data
- Opt out of certain forms of processing
Changes to This Notice
This privacy notice may be revised as site practices or legal duties change. The updated version will appear on this page with a new effective date.