Information You Submit
Search terms
A name or place entered in a search box is sent to the outside provider that operates the tool. We do not store or log those search terms on this site's systems.
Messages
If you send an email or contact message, we keep the information needed to respond. We do not share that correspondence outside our organization unless disclosure is legally required.
Automatic Technical Information
Routine logs and measurement tools may receive technical details when a page loads.
- Internet Protocol address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent
- The referring site, when available
- Date and time stamps
Cookies
Cookies help measure how visitors use the site. You may block them in your browser, although some features may then work differently.
How Information Is Used
Collected data supports a limited set of site operations.
- Operating and improving page speed
- Sending a search request to the selected partner
- Understanding which guides visitors use
- Finding and correcting technical problems
- Displaying advertising that may reflect visitor interests
Sites Beyond Our Control
Links may lead to the Mercer County Sheriff's Office, IDOC, court portals, federal locators, and outside search services. Once you leave this site, the destination's privacy terms apply. Some advertising companies may track activity across multiple sites on their own systems to select ads.
Who May Receive Data
We do not sell personal data. Information may be handled by the parties needed to provide or protect the service.
- Search partners that process submitted queries
- Analytics providers
- Advertising networks
- Law enforcement or government bodies acting under a valid legal order
Reasonable 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 will never occur.
Visitors Under Eighteen
This site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. A parent or guardian may use the Contacts page to request deletion if a minor submitted information.
Your Privacy Choices
Subject to applicable law, you may ask for a copy of information we hold, request a correction, seek deletion, or opt out of certain processing. These rights apply to data controlled by this site, not records held by Mercer County, IDOC, or another agency.
Changes to This Notice
We may revise this notice as site practices change. An updated version takes effect when it is posted with a new effective date.