Piatt Privacy Notice

This notice describes what this site collects, how the information is used, when service providers or authorities may receive it, and the choices available to visitors. Using the site means accepting these practices.

Information You Submit

Search entries

A name, location, or other term entered in a search tool is sent to the third-party provider that operates that tool. This site does not store or log those query terms on its own systems.

Messages

An email or contact submission may be retained long enough to answer it and maintain the exchange. We do not share a message outside the organization unless doing so is legally required.


Automatic Technical Information

Normal web operations may record:

  • Internet Protocol address;
  • browser name and version;
  • device type and operating system;
  • pages viewed and time spent;
  • the referring page, when supplied; and
  • request dates and timestamps.

Cookies

Cookies help measure how visitors use the site. A browser can block or remove them, though some functions may then behave differently.


How Information Is Used

Collected data may be used to keep pages available and responsive, route a query to the selected search provider, learn which material visitors use, diagnose technical faults, prevent misuse, and display advertising that may reflect general interests.


Other Websites and Advertising

Links lead to Piatt County records offices, sheriff and corrections pages, court portals, federal locators, and third-party search tools. Once a visitor follows a link, the destination’s privacy rules control. Advertising companies may also track activity across websites through their own systems for interest-based advertising.


When Data May Be Shared

We do not sell personal data. Limited information may reach search partners that process a query, analytics providers, advertising networks, or law-enforcement and government bodies responding to a valid legal order.


Security Has Limits

Reasonable administrative and technical practices are used to protect information. No internet-connected service can promise complete security, and we cannot guarantee that a breach will never occur.


Adults Only

This site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. A parent or guardian who believes a minor submitted data may use the Get in Touch page to request deletion.


Your Privacy Choices

Subject to applicable law and verification, a person may ask for a copy of personal data held, request a correction, seek deletion, or object to certain processing. Illinois public-record laws govern government records, not data held by this private site.


Changes to This Notice

This policy may be revised as practices or legal requirements change. A new version takes effect when posted here with an updated effective date.