Information you provide
Search entries
A name, location, or other term entered into a search tool is sent to the third-party provider operating that tool. We do not store or log those search terms on our own systems.
Messages
If you send an email or submit a message, we retain the information needed to reply. We do not share the message outside our organization unless required by law.
Technical information collected automatically
When a page is requested, routine technical information may be recorded for site operation, measurement, and security:
- internet protocol address;
- browser name and version;
- device type and operating system;
- pages viewed and time spent on them;
- the referring website, when supplied; and
- request date and time.
Cookies
Cookies help us understand how the site is used. You may block cookies through browser controls, though some features may behave differently if cookies are disabled.
How we use information
- to operate and improve the site;
- to send a search request to the relevant partner service;
- to learn which Chesterfield County resource pages are useful;
- to diagnose and correct technical problems; and
- to display advertising that may be based on interests.
External sites and advertising
This site links to resources such as the CCDC booking search, the SCDC inmate search, sheriff pages, court portals, and third-party search tools. Each external service has its own privacy practices, which control after you leave this site.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites and deliver interest-based advertising. That activity occurs under the partner's policies rather than this site's policies.
Who may receive data
We do not sell personal data. Information may nevertheless be processed by the following parties when needed for the stated purposes:
- search partners that process submitted queries;
- analytics providers;
- advertising networks; and
- law-enforcement or government authorities responding to a valid legal order.
Security practices
We use reasonable safeguards appropriate to a public website, but no internet-connected system can promise absolute security. We cannot guarantee that an unauthorized access event will never occur.
Visitors under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted personal information, a parent or guardian may request its deletion through the Contact Us page.
Your information choices
- ask for a copy of personal information we hold;
- ask us to correct inaccurate personal information;
- ask for deletion of personal information, subject to lawful retention needs; or
- opt out of certain processing where that option applies.
Changes to this notice
We may revise this notice as the site changes. Any revision will be posted here with an updated effective date.