Information You Choose to Submit
Queries Entered in Search Tools
A name, location, or other term entered in a search box is sent to the third-party company operating that tool. This site does not store or log those search terms on its own systems. The provider's privacy terms govern its handling of the query.
Emails and Other Messages
If you send a message, its contents and contact details are retained as needed to respond. We do not share a message outside the organization unless the law requires disclosure.
Technical Details Collected During a Visit
Ordinary server, analytics, and advertising systems may automatically record:
- Your Internet Protocol address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device category and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent.
- The referring website, when available.
- Date and time records for requests.
Cookies and Similar Storage
Cookies help measure how visitors use pages and may support advertising. Browser controls can reject or delete cookies, although blocking them may cause some site or partner features to behave differently.
Purposes for Using Information
- Operate the site and maintain acceptable performance.
- Send a search request to the selected partner.
- Understand which guides visitors use.
- Diagnose errors and security problems.
- Display advertising that may reflect visitor interests.
Privacy Beyond This Website
Links lead to Maryland VINE, sheriff and corrections pages, court portals, news resources, and outside search tools. Once you follow a link, the destination's privacy policy controls its collection and use of information.
Advertising companies may use their own systems to recognize activity across websites and select interest-based ads. That tracking occurs under the advertising provider's practices, not as a Cecil County government function.
Parties That May Receive Data
We do not sell personal information. Limited information may be available to:
- Search partners processing submitted queries.
- Analytics vendors measuring site use.
- Advertising networks delivering or measuring ads.
- Law-enforcement or government authorities acting under a valid legal order.
Reasonable Security, Not a Guarantee
Standard safeguards are used to protect information under our control. No internet-connected service can be guaranteed secure, however, so we cannot promise that unauthorized access or a breach will never occur.
Visitors Younger Than 18
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 use the Contact Us page to request deletion.
Privacy Requests and Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Ask for deletion where applicable.
- Object to or opt out of certain processing where the law provides that choice.
Changes to This Notice
This notice may be revised as site practices or legal requirements change. A revised version will be posted on this page with a new effective date.