Information You Submit
A name, location, or other query entered into an embedded search box is sent directly to the third-party provider that operates the tool. We do not store or log those search terms on our own systems. The provider's policy governs its collection, retention, and use of that query.
If you send an email or contact message, we keep the message and contact details as needed to respond. We do not share that correspondence outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement compels disclosure.
Automatic Technical Details
Like most websites, server, analytics, and advertising systems may record basic activity when a page loads:
- Internet Protocol address;
- browser name and version;
- device type and operating system;
- pages viewed and time spent;
- the referring page or site, when supplied; and
- dates and timestamps.
Cookies and similar technologies help measure use and remember technical preferences. Browser settings can reject cookies, although parts of the site or partner tools may then work differently.
How Information Is Used
Collected information supports normal site operations and service improvement. Uses may include:
- delivering pages reliably and improving speed;
- sending a search request to the selected partner;
- measuring which resources visitors use;
- finding errors, abuse, or security problems; and
- displaying advertising that may reflect general interests.
Privacy Beyond This Site
Links may lead to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's roster, Maryland Judiciary, Maryland DPSCS, federal locators, news publishers, and outside search services. Maryland government records are governed by applicable law, including the Maryland Public Information Act in General Provisions Title 4, while each linked operator applies its own privacy and access policies. Once you leave this site, that destination's policy controls.
Advertising companies may measure activity across sites for interest-based advertising. That processing occurs on their systems and is governed by their terms, not by this notice.
Parties That May Receive Data
We do not sell personal information. Limited data may be handled by:
- search partners that process a submitted query;
- analytics providers that measure traffic;
- advertising networks that deliver or assess ads; and
- law enforcement or another government body acting under a valid subpoena, court order, warrant, or other lawful demand.
Security Is Best Effort
Reasonable administrative and technical safeguards are used for information under our control. No website, network, storage service, or internet transmission is completely 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 personal information may use the Get in Touch page to request review and deletion.
Your Privacy Choices
Subject to applicable law and verification, you may ask what personal data we hold about you, request correction of inaccurate information, seek deletion, or object to certain processing. These requests concern data controlled by this site. A government record or a partner's data must be addressed to that separate custodian.
Changes to This Notice
This Privacy Notice may be revised as site practices, vendors, or legal requirements change. A revised version becomes effective when posted here with its updated effective date.