Information You Choose to Provide
Search Terms
When you type a name, location, or other search detail into a third-party search tool, that query is sent to the provider operating the tool. This site does not keep its own separate log of those search terms.
Messages
If you email or otherwise send a message about this site, the information in that message may be kept long enough to review and respond. It is not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Information Collected Automatically
Routine technical information may be collected when pages load or when site features are used.
- IP address and general connection information.
- Browser name, browser version, and language settings.
- Device type, operating system, and screen or platform details.
- Pages viewed, approximate time on page, and navigation paths.
- Referring website or link, when available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools help measure site use and support basic functionality. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings, but some features may work differently after doing so.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- To route search requests to the provider that powers a search feature.
- To understand which Van Wert County jail, court, and locator pages are useful to readers.
- To diagnose errors, broken links, performance problems, or misuse.
- To display advertising that may be based on general interests or browsing context.
Outside Links and Services
This site links to sheriff pages, the Van Wert County Correctional Facility, court portals, ODRC, BOP, ICE, VINELink, and third-party search services. Once you leave this site, the destination site's own privacy notice controls its collection and use of data.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize activity across websites and serve interest-based ads. That tracking occurs through those partners, not through an official Van Wert County agency.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold as a contact list. It may be available to limited parties that help operate or protect the site.
- Search partners that process a submitted query.
- Analytics providers used to measure traffic and performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, regulators, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used for site operations, but no internet-connected service can be promised to be completely secure or immune from unauthorized access.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, request deletion through the site contact path.
Your Choices and Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal information held by the site, if any.
- Request correction of inaccurate information you provided.
- Request deletion where retention is not required.
- Opt out of certain processing where an opt-out right applies.
Changes to This Notice
This notice may be revised from time to time. Updated terms will be posted on this page with the effective date or revised text.