Privacy Notice

This notice describes what data may be collected when you use Effingham County Recent Arrests, why it is used, and when another party may receive it. By continuing to use the site, you accept these practices.

Information You Submit

Search Terms

A name or location entered in a search box is sent to the outside provider operating that tool. We do not keep or log those search terms on our own systems.

Messages

Email and contact-form messages are retained as needed to answer you. They are not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.


Technical Data Collected

Ordinary server and analytics logs may record these details when a page loads:

  • Internet Protocol address
  • Browser name and version
  • Device category and operating system
  • Pages viewed and time spent
  • Referring website, when supplied
  • Date and time stamps

Cookies

Cookies help measure how visitors use the site. You may block them through browser controls, although some functions may then work differently.


How Data Is Used

Collected data supports operation and improvement of the service.

  • Keep pages available and responsive
  • Send search requests to the selected partner
  • Measure which information visitors use
  • Detect and repair technical faults
  • Present advertising that may reflect interests

Links and Outside Services

Links may lead to sheriff, jail, corrections, court, government, news, or third-party search services. Once you leave, the destination's privacy policy controls.

Advertising partners may track activity across websites for interest-based ads. That processing occurs on their systems, not ours.


When Data Is Shared

We do not sell personal data. Limited information may be provided to:

  • Search partners processing a query
  • Analytics providers
  • Advertising networks
  • Law enforcement or government bodies acting under a valid legal order

Security Measures

Reasonable security practices are used, but no internet-connected service can be guaranteed free from every breach or unauthorized access.


People Under Eighteen

The site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. Contact us to request deletion if a minor submitted information.


Your Privacy Choices

Subject to applicable law, you may ask us to:

  • Provide a copy of data held about you
  • Correct inaccurate personal information
  • Delete eligible information
  • Stop certain forms of processing

Changes to This Notice

This notice may be revised. A change takes effect when the updated text and effective date are posted here.