Information You Submit
Search Entries
A name or place entered into a search box is sent to the outside provider that operates that tool. We do not store or log those search terms on our own system.
Messages
If you send an email or contact message, we keep the information needed to answer. We do not share that message outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Technical Data Collected
Routine technical information may be recorded when a page loads. It can include:
- The network IP address.
- The browser name and version.
- The device class and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on them.
- The referring site, when available.
- The date and time of a request.
Cookie Use
Cookies help measure how visitors use the site. A browser can reject or remove them, although blocking cookies may change how some features work.
Why We Use Information
Collected information supports site operations and service delivery. We may use it to:
- Keep pages available and responsive.
- Send a search request to the selected partner tool.
- Understand which pages visitors find useful.
- Detect and repair technical problems.
- Display advertising that may reflect visitor interests.
Outside Sites and Services
Links may lead to Calvert County records, Sheriff and corrections pages, Maryland portals, federal locators, or outside search tools. Once a visitor leaves this site, the destination's own privacy terms govern its collection and use.
Some advertising providers may use their own systems to measure activity across websites and select interest-based ads. That tracking occurs under the provider's controls, not ours.
When Data May Be Shared
We do not sell personal information. Limited data may be handled by:
- Search partners that process a submitted query.
- Services that provide site analytics.
- Advertising networks.
- Law enforcement or another government body acting under a valid legal order.
Security Measures
We use standard safeguards suited to an informational website. No system connected to the internet is completely secure, so we cannot promise that a breach, loss, or unauthorized access will never occur.
Visitors Under Eighteen
The site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. A parent or guardian who believes a minor sent information may use the Contacts page to request deletion.
Your Privacy Choices
Subject to applicable Maryland and federal law, a visitor may ask us to:
- Provide a copy of personal data we hold.
- Correct inaccurate personal information.
- Delete information when the law permits.
- Stop certain forms of processing.
Changes to This Notice
We may revise this privacy notice as services or legal duties change. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new effective date.