Information Provided Directly
A name, location, or other terms entered into a search box are sent to the outside provider that runs that tool. The site does not keep a separate log of those search terms. If a visitor sends a message, the contact details and message may be retained to answer it or keep a related record.
Official public-record requests are governed by the receiving agency's procedures, including New York's Freedom of Information Law process. Do not send sensitive details through a general site message when an agency's official request route is required.
Automatic Technical Details
Like most websites, the service and its providers may receive routine information generated by a browser or device.
- Internet Protocol address
- Browser version and device type
- Operating system
- Pages opened and time spent on them
- Referring page, when one is supplied
- Date and time of access
Cookies and similar tools may help measure traffic, remember preferences, and support advertising. Browser controls can limit cookies, although some features may then work differently.
How Information Is Used
Technical and message information may be used to operate the site, route a search request to its provider, understand which resources are useful, find technical problems, prevent misuse, and support advertising. Information is not sold as a standalone product.
- Maintain and improve performance
- Respond to a message or request
- Measure use of pages and links
- Diagnose errors and secure the service
- Deliver or measure advertising where applicable
Links and Outside Services
Links may lead to WCDOC, police, court, correctional, federal, and third-party search services. Once a visitor leaves this site, the recipient's own privacy terms control. Advertising partners may also collect activity through their systems across more than one site.
Who May Receive Data
Limited information can be handled by service providers that make the site work. It may be disclosed when a valid legal order requires it.
- Search partners that process a submitted query
- Analytics and hosting providers
- Advertising networks
- Government or law-enforcement bodies acting under valid legal process
Security and Age Limits
Reasonable administrative and technical safeguards are used, but no internet-connected service can promise complete security. This site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal information from someone under 18. A parent or guardian may request deletion of a minor's submitted information.
Your Information Choices
A visitor may ask about personal information held in a site message record, subject to applicable law and verification.
- Request access to information held about you
- Ask that incorrect contact information be corrected
- Request deletion where legally available
- Object to certain processing where applicable
Changes to This Notice
This notice may be revised as practices or services change. The current version is effective when posted here.