Privacy Policy
Important Note: CountyClerkOfCourt.us is a privately owned directory and is NOT a government agency. We will never ask you for sensitive legal documents, social security numbers, or payment for public records.
At CountyClerkOfCourt.us (referred to as “we”, “us”, or “our”), protecting your privacy is a top priority. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how it is used, and the steps we take to ensure your personal data remains secure while you use our directory.
1. Information We Collect
We believe in data minimization. We only collect information that is absolutely necessary to provide you with a functional, fast, and helpful directory website.
A. Information You Voluntarily Provide
You can browse our entire directory without providing any personal information. However, if you choose to use our “Contact Us” form to submit a listing correction or inquiry, we may collect:
- Your Name
- Your Email Address
- Any contextual information you provide in your message
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, our servers and third-party analytics tools automatically log standard technical data to help us improve UI/UX performance. This non-personally identifiable information includes:
- Your IP Address (anonymized where required by law)
- Browser type and version (e.g., Chrome, Safari)
- Device type (Desktop, Mobile, Tablet)
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring website addresses
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the data we collect solely for the following operational purposes:
- Website Optimization: To understand how users navigate our state and county directories so we can improve site speed and layout.
- Customer Service: To respond to your direct inquiries, feedback, or directory correction submissions.
- Security: To monitor for suspicious activity, spam, and prevent abuse of our website forms.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
CountyClerkOfCourt.us uses cookies (small text files placed on your device) to enhance your browsing experience. We use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the basic technical operation of the website.
- Analytics Cookies: Tools like Google Analytics help us measure traffic. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some portions of our site may not display optimally.
4. Third-Party Links to Government Websites
The primary purpose of our directory is to connect you with official local government offices. Our pages contain hundreds of outbound links to third-party government websites (typically ending in .gov or .us).
Please be aware that once you click a link and leave CountyClerkOfCourt.us, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the privacy practices, forms, or data collection methods of any official state, county, or municipal websites.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We are a private informational directory. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may only disclose your information if required to do so by law, or in response to a valid request by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
6. Data Security
We utilize standard industry practices, including Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption, to protect the transmission of data between your browser and our servers. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website provides civic and legal contact information intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or website functionality. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date at the top.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact our administrative team: