Privacy Notice

This notice explains what data this private Otsego County records guide receives, why it is used, and when it may be shared. By using the site, visitors accept the practices described here. External public offices and search providers have their own privacy rules.

Information Provided Directly

Search entries

A name or location entered in a search tool is sent to the outside provider operating that tool. We do not retain or log those search terms on our own systems.

Messages

An email or contact message may be kept to answer the inquiry. It is not shared outside our organization unless a valid legal requirement calls for disclosure.


Automatically Collected Details

Like most websites, the site and its service providers may receive technical information when a page loads.

  • Internet protocol address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages viewed and time spent on them
  • Referring page, when supplied
  • Access date and time

Cookies

Cookies and similar tools help measure how visitors use the site. Browser settings can block or remove them, although some functions may behave differently afterward.


How Information Is Used

  • Operate and improve page performance
  • Route a search request to its provider
  • Understand which pages readers find useful
  • Find and correct technical problems
  • Display advertising that may reflect interests

External Sites and Advertising

Links may lead to county rosters, Sheriff and Corrections pages, court tools, state portals, federal locators, or outside search services. Once a visitor leaves this site, the destination’s privacy policy controls.

Advertising partners may track activity across sites for interest-based advertising through their own systems. We do not control those systems.


When Data May Be Shared

We do not sell personal data. Information may be received by the following categories when necessary for the stated services or required by law.

  • Search partners processing a query
  • Analytics providers
  • Advertising networks
  • Law-enforcement or government bodies responding to a valid legal order

Security Measures

We use reasonable security practices, but no internet-connected service can promise complete security. Visitors should not send sensitive information through an open contact channel.


Visitors Under 18

This site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. Contact us if a minor submitted personal information so it can be reviewed for deletion.


Requests About Your Data

  • Request a copy of data we hold
  • Ask to correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion where applicable
  • Ask to opt out of certain processing

Changes to This Notice

This notice may change. A revised version will be posted here with an updated effective date.