Information You Choose to Submit
Queries Sent Through Search Tools
A name or location entered in a search box is transmitted to the outside provider operating that tool. This site does not retain or log those query terms on its own systems.
Messages Sent to the Site
If you email us or use a contact form, we keep the message as needed to respond. We do not share it outside our organization unless a legal requirement compels disclosure.
Technical Data Collected During a Visit
Routine server, analytics, and advertising systems may receive basic data when a page loads.
- Your internet protocol address
- Browser name and version
- Device category and operating system
- Pages opened and time spent on them
- The referring site, when supplied
- Date and time information
Cookies
Cookies help measure how visitors use the guides. You can limit or block cookies through browser settings, although doing so may change how some features work.
How We Use Collected Data
Collected information supports site operation and improvement.
- Operate pages and maintain performance
- Send a search request to the selected partner
- Understand which guides visitors find useful
- Detect and repair technical problems
- Present advertising that may reflect visitor interests
Privacy Beyond This Website
Links may lead to Hancock County offices, IDOC, federal locators, other government portals, or third-party search tools. Once you leave, the destination's privacy policy controls its handling of data.
Advertising partners may use their own technology to measure activity across websites and select ads. That processing occurs on their systems, not this site's systems.
Parties That May Receive Data
We do not sell personal information. Limited information may be handled by service providers or disclosed when law requires it.
- Search partners receiving submitted queries
- Analytics providers measuring site use
- Advertising networks delivering ads
- Law enforcement or government authorities acting under a valid legal order
Reasonable Security Measures
We use standard safeguards appropriate for a public website. No internet service can be promised completely secure, so we cannot guarantee that a breach will never occur.
Visitors Younger Than 18
This site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, contact us so a deletion request can be reviewed.
Your Privacy Choices
Subject to applicable law and verification, you may make the following requests about personal information we hold.
- Ask for a copy
- Correct inaccurate details
- Request deletion
- Opt out of certain processing
Changes to This Notice
We may revise this privacy notice as site practices change. An updated version becomes effective when posted here with its new effective date.