Privacy Policy

This privacy policy seeks to clarify the categories of information collected by SheriffsDepartment.net or external advertising entities (“we” or “us”) during visits to our public records search platform, the methods we use to process and safeguard that information, and your options to regulate the retention or sharing of your data.

Server Technology, Cookies, and Log Files:

SheriffsDepartment.net refrains from utilizing tracking “cookies.” Nonetheless, as with most platforms, each interaction accessing a webpage from this server (and every instance displaying a graphical element) results in data about that “action” being recorded in a “log file” (details logged include the time, date, IP address, accessed webpage, browser and operating system settings, and the referral URL). This log-file data does not identify individuals. We analyze this data to understand patterns, manage our platform, and gather insights into visitor preferences.

Third-Party Data Collection:

SheriffsDepartment.net webpages host certain content and advertisements delivered directly by third parties. These ads are incorporated through script code embedded in SheriffsDepartment.net HTML files, prompting your device to retrieve advertisement content from third-party servers. These third parties typically send cookies to your system and log interaction data into their server files.

Third-Party Website Links:

SheriffsDepartment.net includes numerous “web links” leading to external sites operated by various entities. Most of these platforms use cookies and log files to monitor interactions and may use additional techniques to analyze user activities. Some external links are routed via intermediaries, such as Truthfinder.com, categorized as affiliate links. These intermediaries log your click, place cookies, and redirect your request to another server. They track activity to verify purchases made on third-party platforms and record transactional data to facilitate compensation (e.g., cost-per-acquisition fees). Certain vendors may share summarized purchase data with us—such as items bought by visitors directed from SheriffsDepartment.net—allowing us to refine our site’s content and advertisements. However, such vendors do not provide personal identifying information.

Information Sharing and Disclosure:

SheriffsDepartment.net neither collects nor shares personally identifiable information with external parties. The limited “sharing” that occurs aligns with the practices described above. We do not link aggregated user data with individual identities.

Analytics:

Analytics tools, such as those provided by Google, track and report website usage. Google leverages this data to monitor user engagement and integrates it with other Google services. Google may utilize the collected data to tailor and customize its advertisements.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. This add-on blocks Google Analytics scripts (ga.js, analytics.js, and dc.js) from collecting data on visit activity.

For detailed information on Google’s privacy practices, visit the Google Privacy & Terms page: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en

Choice/Opt-out:

You can block certain data collection by configuring your browser to reject or limit “cookies” or by using third-party “Internet Security” software. Doing so may restrict access to some content on SheriffsDepartment.net since such tools may alter or delete elements as they load.

More About Cookies:

Cookies are small text files stored on your device for record-keeping. SheriffsDepartment.net does not use or retrieve tracking cookies directly. However, as noted, third-party advertisements or external links often deploy persistent cookies to track usage. You may configure your browser to block all cookies, though this may limit functionality on other sites. Persistent cookies can also be removed via utility software or by following your browser’s help instructions. Third-party websites may cross-reference cookie data with other information you provide, such as purchase history, to enhance personalized recommendations.

Clear Gifs (Web Beacons/Web Bugs):

SheriffsDepartment.net does not directly employ (though advertisers might use) technology called clear gifs (or “web beacons”). These small graphics function similarly to cookies, tracking online activities but are embedded invisibly on web pages. Advertisers may associate clear gif data with personally identifiable information they have collected. Use of third-party “Internet Security” software may prevent this technology.

Legal Disclaimers:

We reserve the right to disclose information in our “log files” as required by law or to protect our rights or comply with legal processes. Since we do not collect personal identifying data, we cannot notify users of such disclosures.

We implement industry-standard measures to protect information submitted to us. However, no method of transmission or storage is entirely secure, so while we strive for commercially reasonable security, we cannot guarantee complete protection.

If SheriffsDepartment.net undergoes a business transition, such as a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, collected data will likely be included in the assets transferred.

Changes to This Privacy Statement:

If SheriffsDepartment.net modifies its privacy policy, changes will be posted here and in other accessible locations to inform you of updates regarding data collection and usage practices. We reserve the right to alter this policy at any time, so please review it periodically.