Information You Provide
Search Queries
Names, locations, or other terms entered into a sponsored search box are passed to the third-party provider that powers that tool. This site does not store those search terms in its own records.
Messages
If you send an email or contact message, the message and reply details may be kept long enough to answer it. Messages are not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is legally required.
Automatic Technical Data
Standard technical information may be collected when pages load.
- IP address.
- Browser and browser version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages visited and time on page.
- Referring website, if any.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand site use, support analytics, and manage advertising. Browser settings can block cookies, although some features may work differently when blocked.
How Data Is Used
- Keep pages available, stable, and fast.
- Route search requests to partner tools.
- Understand which Orange County pages are useful.
- Find and fix technical errors.
- Display ads that may match visitor interests.
Outside Links
This site links to sheriff pages, jail rosters, court portals, corrections pages, federal locators, and third-party search tools. Once a visitor leaves this site, the other website's privacy policy controls. Advertising partners may also use their own systems to measure activity across websites.
Who May Receive Data
Personal data is not sold as a customer list. It may be handled by search partners, analytics services, ad networks, hosting or security providers, and law enforcement or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used, but no internet-connected site can be promised breach-proof. Visitors should avoid sending sensitive personal details unless they are needed for the message.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. A parent or guardian may request deletion if a minor submitted information.
Your Data Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal data held by this site.
- Ask to correct inaccurate information.
- Ask for deletion where allowed.
- Opt out of certain processing where available by law or browser controls.
Policy Updates
This privacy notice may change. Updates will be posted on this page with the current version replacing the prior text.