Privacy Policy
This page lays out what data we collect while you browse our site, how we handle it, and when it might be shared with others. Using any page on this website means you accept the practices described here.
Data You Give Us Directly
Search Queries
When you type a name, location, or other term into one of the search tools on our site, that input goes straight to the third-party provider that runs the search. They process it and send back results. We do not store or keep a log of the search terms you enter on our end.
Messages and Contact Submissions
If you send us an email or fill out a contact form, we hang on to that message so we can reply and follow up when needed. Your message stays within our team. We will not hand it off to anyone outside our organization unless a legal obligation forces us to.
Data We Gather Automatically
Every time a page on this site loads, our servers pick up some technical details about the visit:
- The IP address assigned to your device
- Which browser you are using and its version
- Your device type and operating system
- The pages you visited and how long you stayed on each one
- The site that sent you here, if any
- Timestamps for each page view
Cookies
We use cookies on this site. These are small files stored on your device that let us see patterns in how visitors use the site, things like which pages pull the most traffic and where people tend to drop off. Your browser settings give you the option to block cookies whenever you want. Just know that turning them off could change how some parts of the site behave.
What We Do With This Data
The information we collect gets used for a handful of things:
- Keeping the site up, running, and loading at a reasonable speed
- Sending your search requests to the right partner service
- Figuring out which pages people find useful and which ones need work
- Tracking down and fixing technical issues
- Showing ads that may line up with your interests
Links to Other Websites
Throughout the site we link to court portals, government agency pages, legal aid groups, and third-party search tools. Clicking any of those links takes you off our site and onto theirs. At that point, their privacy policy is what governs your visit. Take a look at it before sharing any personal details.
Certain advertising partners may follow your activity across multiple sites to show you targeted ads. That tracking runs on their systems, not ours.
Who Might See Your Data
We do not sell personal data. That said, some information may end up with:
- Search partners that handle the queries you run on our site
- Analytics services we use to track site traffic and performance
- Ad networks that place ads on our pages
- Law enforcement or government bodies when a valid legal order requires it
How We Protect Your Data
We follow standard security practices to safeguard the data we collect. But nothing connected to the internet is bulletproof. We do what we can to keep your information secure, though we cannot guarantee that a breach will never happen.
Users Under 18
This site is meant for adults. We do not knowingly gather personal information from anyone under 18. If you think a minor has shared data with us, reach out and we will delete it right away.
Your Data Rights
Where you live may give you certain rights over your personal data, including the ability to:
- Ask for a copy of what we have on file about you
- Have us fix information that is wrong
- Request that we erase your data
- Opt out of certain kinds of data processing
Updates to This Policy
We may change this privacy policy down the road. When we do, the updated version goes up on this page with a new effective date. Stop back now and then if you want to keep tabs on how we handle your information.