Information You Submit
Search Queries
Names, locations, or other terms entered into a search box may be sent to the third-party provider that operates that tool. This site does not keep a separate local log of those search terms.
Messages
If you email or send a contact message, the information in that message may be kept long enough to review it and respond. It is not shared outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Automatic Technical Data
Like most websites, this site may collect technical details when a page loads.
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages visited and time spent on pages.
- Referring website, when available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand site use, support analytics, and help ads or partner tools function. Browser settings can block cookies, although some features may work differently when they are disabled.
How Data Is Used
- Keep pages working and loading reliably.
- Send search requests to the provider that handles the search box.
- Understand which pages visitors use most.
- Find and fix technical errors.
- Display advertising that may be based on visitor interests.
Other Websites
Links may lead to sheriff pages, jail information, court portals, MDOC, federal locators, VINE, and outside search tools. After leaving this site, the privacy policy of the destination site controls that visit.
Advertising partners may also use their own systems to measure activity across websites and show targeted ads. That tracking is handled by those partners, not by an official Marshall County agency.
Who May Receive Data
Personal data is not sold as a standalone list. It may be seen by service providers or authorities in these limited settings.
- Search partners that process search-box requests.
- Analytics providers used to measure traffic.
- Advertising networks used to display ads.
- Law enforcement or government bodies when required by a valid legal order.
Security Practices
Reasonable technical and administrative safeguards are used, but no internet-connected service can be promised as breach-proof. Visitors should avoid sending sensitive personal details unless they are needed for a specific contact request.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted data, use the contacts page to request deletion.
Your Privacy Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal data held by the site.
- Ask that incorrect information be corrected.
- Ask for deletion when retention is no longer needed.
- Opt out of certain processing where law allows.
Policy Changes
This notice may be updated from time to time. Changes take effect when the revised notice is posted with a new effective date or revised text.