Information You Submit
Search terms
A name, location, or other query entered into a search box is sent to the third-party company that operates that tool. We do not store or log those search terms on our own systems. The provider’s policy controls its collection and use.
Messages
If you email or send a contact message, we keep the information needed to read and answer it. A message is not shared outside the organization unless doing so is required by law or needed to respond through a service you requested.
Technical Data Collected Automatically
Standard web systems may record limited technical details when a page loads. These records help keep the service stable and show how it is used.
- Internet Protocol address
- Browser name and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on them
- Referring page or site, when supplied
- Date and time of the visit
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may help measure visits and remember basic preferences. Most browsers can block or delete them. Some site functions may behave differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
Collected information supports site operations and helps us understand whether the content works as intended.
- Operate and improve page speed and reliability
- Send search requests to the selected partner service
- Learn which pages and topics readers use
- Find errors, abuse, and technical problems
- Display advertising that may reflect general interests
Other Sites and Advertising
Links may lead to Rock or Nobles County offices, Minnesota courts and corrections, federal locators, release-record resources, and outside search tools. Once a visitor follows a link, the destination’s privacy policy applies. Some advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across sites and select ads. We do not control that tracking.
Who May Receive Data
We do not sell personal information. Limited data may be provided to parties that perform a stated function or when law requires disclosure.
- Search partners that process a submitted query
- Analytics providers that measure site use
- Advertising networks that deliver or assess ads
- Law enforcement or government bodies acting under a valid legal order
Security Practices
Reasonable technical and administrative safeguards are used to protect information under our control. No internet-connected service can be guaranteed free of intrusion, loss, or misuse, so we cannot promise breach-proof security.
Visitors Under Eighteen
The service is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under eighteen. A parent or guardian who believes a minor submitted information may use the Get in Touch page to request deletion.
Your Privacy Choices
Subject to applicable law and our ability to verify a request, a user may ask to review information held about them, correct inaccurate information, request deletion, or object to certain processing. Browser settings can also limit cookies, and a user can avoid submitting a message or partner-search query.
Changes to This Notice
This privacy notice may be revised when practices, tools, or legal duties change. A new version becomes effective when posted on this page with its updated effective date.