Information You Provide
Search Terms
When a visitor enters a name, location, or other search detail into a partner-powered search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. This site does not keep its own log of those search terms.
Messages
If you send an email or other message connected with this site, the information in that message may be kept long enough to read it, respond, and maintain ordinary business records. It is not shared outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement calls for disclosure.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may collect basic technical details when pages load.
- Internet protocol address.
- Browser type and browser version.
- Device category and operating system.
- Pages opened and approximate time spent on them.
- Referring website or source, when available.
- Date and time stamps for visits and requests.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site traffic and visitor behavior. Most browsers allow cookies to be blocked or deleted, although some features or measurements may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, readable, and reasonably fast.
- To route search activity to the partner service selected by the visitor.
- To understand which Cottle County record pages are useful.
- To diagnose errors, abuse, and technical problems.
- To display advertising that may be based on general interests.
Links Away From This Site
This site links to sheriff pages, VINELink, TDCJ, court portals, federal locators, public-record resources, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy and terms of the destination website control your use of that service.
Advertising partners may also use their own systems to recognize activity across websites and deliver interest-based ads. That tracking is handled by the partner, not by a Cottle County government office.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold by this site. It may be received or processed by these categories of parties when needed.
- Search partners that process submitted search queries.
- Analytics providers that measure site traffic and performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when a valid subpoena, court order, or other legal process requires it.
Security
Reasonable technical and administrative safeguards are used for site operations. No internet-connected system can be promised as perfectly secure, so this notice does not guarantee that information can never be accessed, lost, or misused.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, a parent or guardian may request deletion.
Your Data Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal information this site maintains about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information you provided.
- Ask for deletion where retention is not legally or operationally required.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law gives that right.
Notice Changes
This privacy notice may be revised from time to time. Updated terms will be posted on this page with a new effective date or other clear indication that the notice has changed.