Information You Submit
Search Terms
When a name, county, facility, or other lookup detail is typed into a third-party search tool, that request is sent to the provider operating the tool. This site does not keep its own log of those search terms.
Messages
If a visitor sends an email or contact message, the message and return address may be kept long enough to review and respond. Those messages are not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may collect basic technical information when pages load.
- Internet Protocol address.
- Browser type and browser version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on those pages.
- Referring website or search engine, when available.
- Date and time of the visit.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand traffic, remember basic preferences, and measure site performance. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, but some features may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How the Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, readable, and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the proper partner service when a visitor uses a partner tool.
- To understand which Washington County pages are most useful.
- To diagnose errors, broken links, abuse, or technical problems.
- To display advertising that may be relevant to visitor interests.
Outside Websites
This site links to Washington County offices, the sheriff, Washington County Regional Correctional Facility resources, MDOC, BOP, ICE, VINELink, court portals, and third-party search providers. After a visitor leaves this site, the privacy policy of the destination site controls.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure visits or show interest-based advertising across websites. That activity happens under the partner's policies and technology, not under an official Washington County record system.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold by this site. It may be received by limited parties involved in operating the site or complying with law.
- Search partners that process submitted lookup requests.
- Analytics providers used to measure page performance.
- Advertising networks used to place or measure ads.
- Law-enforcement agencies, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used to protect information handled by this site. No website, email system, analytics service, or internet-connected tool can be promised to be fully secure or immune from unauthorized access.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted personal information, contact the site so the information can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Data Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal information this site holds about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
- Request deletion of personal information where deletion is legally and technically available.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law provides that right.
Policy Updates
This notice may be revised from time to time. Updated terms will be posted on this page with a new effective date or other clear indication that the notice has changed.