Information You Submit
Terms Entered in Search
A name or location entered in a search box is sent to the outside provider that operates the tool. This site does not keep or log those query terms on its own systems.
Messages Sent to Us
Email and contact-form messages are retained as needed to answer. They are not disclosed outside the organization unless the law requires it.
Automatic Technical Data
A page request can supply routine technical and usage facts:
- internet protocol address;
- browser name and version;
- device and operating-system type;
- pages viewed and time spent;
- the referring website, when supplied; and
- request dates and timestamps.
Cookie Choices
Cookies help measure how visitors use the site. A browser can reject them, though doing so may change how some features work.
Reasons We Use Data
Collected data is used for limited operating purposes:
- keeping pages available and responsive;
- sending a search request to the selected provider;
- measuring which material visitors use;
- diagnosing errors and security problems; and
- displaying advertising that may reflect interests.
Websites Beyond Our Control
Links may lead to BCDC, Baltimore County Police, the Sheriff's Office, Maryland courts, DPSCS, federal locators, or third-party tools. The destination's privacy terms apply after a visitor leaves this site.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites and select ads. Their collection does not occur on systems controlled by this site.
Parties That May Receive Data
We do not sell personal information. Limited data may be handled by:
- search partners that process a submitted query;
- analytics providers;
- advertising networks; and
- law enforcement or government bodies acting under a valid legal order.
Security Has Limits
Reasonable, commonly used safeguards protect site systems. No internet service is breach-proof, so absolute security cannot be promised.
Visitors Under Eighteen
The site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. Contact us to request deletion if a minor submitted personal information.
Your Information Choices
Depending on applicable law, a person may:
- ask for a copy of personal data we hold;
- request correction of inaccurate data;
- ask that eligible data be erased; or
- object to certain processing.
Changes to This Notice
This notice may be revised. A new version becomes available on this page with an updated effective date.