Information You Submit
Search Terms
A name, place, or other detail entered in a search box is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. This site does not keep or log those search terms on its own systems.
Messages
An email or contact message may be retained so we can answer it. We do not share that message beyond the organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Automatic Technical Information
Routine web logs and service providers may collect technical details when a page loads.
- The internet protocol address used for the visit
- Browser name and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on them
- The referring page or site, when supplied
- Date and time stamps
Cookies
Cookies help measure how visitors use the site. A browser can block or delete cookies, although some features may then behave differently.
How Information Is Used
Collected information supports ordinary site operation and measurement.
- Keep pages available and responsive
- Send a search request to the selected partner
- Measure which pages visitors find useful
- Diagnose errors and security problems
- Display advertising that may reflect interests
Links and Advertising
Links may lead to Richland County release records, Ohio sheriff or corrections pages, court portals, federal locators, and outside search tools. Once a visitor follows a link, the destination’s privacy policy controls its collection and use.
Advertising partners may measure activity across different websites to select ads. That tracking occurs on their systems, not in an official Richland County record system.
Parties That May Receive Data
We do not sell personal information. Data may still be handled by limited service categories that support the site or satisfy the law.
- Search partners processing submitted queries
- Analytics providers measuring visits
- Advertising networks delivering ads
- Law enforcement or government bodies acting under a valid legal order
Reasonable Security Measures
Standard safeguards are used to protect information under our control. No internet-connected system is fully secure, so we cannot promise that a breach or unauthorized access will never occur.
Visitors Under Eighteen
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 information may contact us to request its deletion.
Your Privacy Choices
Subject to applicable law and our ability to verify a request, a person may ask to exercise the following choices.
- Receive a copy of personal data we hold
- Correct inaccurate personal information
- Request deletion of personal information
- Object to or opt out of certain processing
Changes to This Notice
This privacy notice may be revised as services or practices change. A new version will be posted here with an updated effective date.