Information Visitors Provide
Search Terms
When a visitor enters a name, county, state, or similar search detail into a partner search box, 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 a visitor sends an email or contact message, the submitted information may be kept long enough to read it, respond, and maintain ordinary business records. Contact messages are not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Technical Information Collected Automatically
Routine technical data may be collected when pages load, including:
- IP address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages.
- Referring website, if one is available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site usage, support analytics, and help advertising partners measure activity. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, although some features or measurements may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the website available, functional, and reasonably fast.
- To route search requests to the correct partner service.
- To understand which Allegan County pages and record topics are useful to visitors.
- To diagnose errors, security concerns, and performance problems.
- To display advertising that may be more relevant to visitor interests.
Outside Websites and Public Records Sources
The site links to sheriff and corrections pages, jail roster resources, MiCOURT, JustFOIA, MDOC OTIS, VINELink, BOP, ICE, and third-party search tools. Once a visitor leaves this site, the destination site's privacy policy and data practices apply.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize activity across websites for measurement or interest-based advertising. Those activities happen through the partner's technology, not through a public-records office in Allegan County.
When Information May Be Shared
Personal information is not sold as a standalone list. It may be disclosed to the following parties when needed:
- Search partners that process search queries submitted through their tools.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and page use.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, regulators, or other government bodies when a valid legal order requires it.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used for this type of website, but no internet-connected service can be promised as completely secure. Visitors should not send sensitive personal information through unofficial contact channels.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor submitted information, a parent or guardian may request deletion.
Privacy Choices and Requests
- Request a copy of personal information held by this site, if any.
- Ask to correct information that is inaccurate.
- Ask for deletion when retention is not legally or operationally required.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable.
Notice Updates
This privacy notice may be revised from time to time. Updated terms will be posted on this page with the new effective version reflected by the published page content.