Information You Submit
A name, phone number, or address entered in a search box is sent to the third-party provider that supplies results. Our servers do not retain a copy of those searches. When you contact us, we receive the details in your message and use them to respond.
Information Collected Automatically
Standard hosting logs may record an IP address, browser type, visited pages, and time stamps. We review combined traffic to maintain the service and understand which resources are useful. Basic analytics and advertising measurement may also rely on cookies or similar tools.
How We Use Limited Data
We use limited data to operate the service, repair errors, measure traffic, and improve content. We neither sell lists of visitors nor create individual user profiles.
Links to Other Websites
We link out to county and state records portals, library collections, archives, and third-party search tools. Their privacy policies, not ours, govern what you submit there. That is especially true of the sponsored search results, which a third-party company provides.
Who Might See Your Data
The service providers that host and support the site process server logs for us. Analytics and advertising partners may receive the automatic data described above. We disclose data when a valid legal process requires it, and not otherwise.
Safeguarding Your Information
Connections are encrypted, and logs are retained only as long as operational needs require. Because visitors do not create accounts, the service stores no user password or account profile.
Users Under 18
The site is meant for adults and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18; if you believe a minor has sent us information, contact us and we will delete it.
Your Illinois Data Rights
Illinois law may give you rights tied to specific types of data and incidents. The Illinois Personal Information Protection Act, 815 ILCS 530, governs security-breach notice and secure disposal, but it is not a universal right to delete lawful public records. We keep little visitor data; requests generally require checking contact mail and server logs. Use the Contact page to ask. Records held by Illinois, Sangamon County, or Springfield offices remain under each custodian’s control.
Changes to This Policy
Revisions will appear here. Continued use after a posted change indicates acceptance of the new policy.