Information You Provide
Search Requests
A name or location entered into a search tool is sent to the third-party provider that operates that tool. We do not store or log those search terms on our own systems.
Messages
Emails and contact-form submissions may be retained so we can respond. They are not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Technical Data and Cookies
When a page loads, services may collect an IP address, browser and version, device type and operating system, pages viewed and time spent, referring site, and timestamps. This information helps maintain and understand the service.
Cookie Use
Cookies help measure site use and remember limited settings. A browser can block cookies, although some functions may behave differently when it does.
How Information Is Used
We use collected information for ordinary operation and improvement of the service.
- Maintain performance and security.
- Route a submitted search to the relevant partner service.
- Understand which Montgomery County resources visitors use.
- Identify and repair technical problems.
- Support advertising that may be based on general interests.
External Links and Advertising
The site links to government offices, custody locators, court portals, and outside search tools. Once a visitor follows a link, that destination’s privacy practices apply. Advertising partners may also measure activity across sites on their own systems.
Recipients of Data
Personal information is not sold. It may be disclosed to service providers when needed for the purpose described here or to comply with law.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers.
- Advertising networks.
- Law-enforcement or government bodies acting under a valid legal order.
Security Practices
We use reasonable safeguards for the information handled by the site. No internet-connected system is guaranteed to be fully secure, so absolute protection cannot be promised.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal information from people under 18. Contact us if a minor has submitted information so that it can be reviewed and deleted where appropriate.
Your Information Choices
You may contact us to ask what personal information we hold and, where applicable, to request a correction, deletion, or an opt out of certain processing.
Changes to This Notice
We may revise this notice as the service changes. The current version will be posted here with its updated effective date.