Information That May Be Collected
Search terms entered into a search box are transmitted to the third-party provider that powers it, not stored as a county record here. A message sent to the site includes the information the sender chooses to provide. Web servers and service providers may also record technical details such as an IP address, browser type, device data, referring page, pages viewed, and timestamps. Cookies or similar tools may support basic operation, analytics, advertising, and preference measurement.
How Information Is Used
Collected data may be used to operate and protect the site, respond to messages, understand traffic, improve content, prevent abuse, measure advertising, and meet legal duties. It is not used to create a government arrest file.
Providers and Legal Disclosure
Information may be received by search partners, hosting or analytics services, and advertising networks as needed for their functions. It may also be disclosed to law enforcement or another authority when required by a valid legal order or applicable law. Each outside service applies its own privacy rules.
Links Beyond This Site
Links may lead to Baltimore County, Maryland DPSCS, courts, VINE, federal locators, news outlets, or other independent sites. Their collection and security practices are outside this site's control. Review the destination's policy before submitting personal data.
Security and Retention
Reasonable safeguards are used, but no internet transmission or storage system can promise complete security. Information is kept only as long as reasonably needed for operations, dispute handling, security, or legal obligations.
Children and Privacy Choices
The service is not intended for anyone under 18. Depending on applicable law, a person may ask to access, correct, or delete information submitted directly to the site, or object to certain processing. Browser settings can limit cookies, though some features may work differently.
Notice Updates
This Privacy Notice may change as site practices or legal requirements change. The version posted here governs current use. Questions about this notice may be directed through Contact Us.